info about ludwigia
- Thread starter daayda3
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Care Level: Moderate
Light: Moderate to High
Placement: Mid-ground
Tank Conditions: 72-82°F; pH 6.5-7.5; KH 3-8
Propagation: Seeds & Cuttings
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 1' 6"
Color Form: Green, Red
Ideal Supplements: CO2 Fertilization, Iron-Rich Fertilizer, Trace Elements
Origin: Farm Raised, USA
Family: Onagraceae
(copied off net)
also check out this site-- http://www.plantgeek.net/
Light: Moderate to High
Placement: Mid-ground
Tank Conditions: 72-82°F; pH 6.5-7.5; KH 3-8
Propagation: Seeds & Cuttings
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 1' 6"
Color Form: Green, Red
Ideal Supplements: CO2 Fertilization, Iron-Rich Fertilizer, Trace Elements
Origin: Farm Raised, USA
Family: Onagraceae
(copied off net)
also check out this site-- http://www.plantgeek.net/
Most Ludwigia would require a min of 2 wpg. The red species prefer higher light...something more along the lines of 3-4 wpg..
Day you need atleast 40 watts of light.
You don't want to go over 2 watts per gallon or you'll end up needing to inject carbon dioxide either pressurized or Do It Yourself (DIY) where you use a 2 liter bottle and yeast mix.
If you look on craigslist or freecycle/recycle on yahoo you might find a cheap alternative but you're looking at close to 100.00 most likely for the lighting you need. Unless you go AH Supply and have someone that can modify your current setup.
You don't want to go over 2 watts per gallon or you'll end up needing to inject carbon dioxide either pressurized or Do It Yourself (DIY) where you use a 2 liter bottle and yeast mix.
If you look on craigslist or freecycle/recycle on yahoo you might find a cheap alternative but you're looking at close to 100.00 most likely for the lighting you need. Unless you go AH Supply and have someone that can modify your current setup.
