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dismantle me
11-15-2004, 8:23 PM
Do you think any of these plants will do well in my 55 gal discus tank w/play sand for substrate?
Crinum Natans
Crinum Calimistratum
Coffeefolia
Balansae
Afzelii
Wendtii, Green
Sag, Dwarf Subulata
Pennywort, Brizilian
Nana
Java Moss
Java Fern
Java Fern Lace
Green Temple
Onion Plant
I found them here ( http://aquariumplant.com/cgi-bin/cart/scan/fi=products/st=db/co=yes/sf=prod_group/se=AQUARIUM%20PLANTS/op=eq/sf=category/se=Warm%20Water%3A%3ADiscus%20Plants/op=eq/ml=75/tf=description.html).
Thanks!

djlen
11-15-2004, 8:54 PM
What is your wattage over the tank?

Len

dismantle me
11-15-2004, 9:03 PM
30 watts.... I know its REALLY low.

Captain Hook
11-16-2004, 12:21 AM
Yes it is REALLY low. With that light you are limited to java moss, java fern, and possibly anubias, bolbitis, and crypts. I would suggest upping the light quite a bit.

You can always add fertilizer sticks to your substrate so that won't be a problem.

happychem
11-16-2004, 8:04 AM
Careful, don't use the 'f' word around len.

dismantle me
11-16-2004, 9:41 PM
I dont have the $$ for new lights.. I guess Ill just stick to Java moss/fern, anubias, and crypts for now. Thanks for the help.