Keeping anubis on lava rock
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bassmaster - Posts: 2
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Keeping anubis on lava rock
I've recently added 3 Anubius plants to my 240 Roma tank, they're the only ones in there now. Got a Fluval Aqualife and a Plant full spectrum LED light strip, will this be overkill in terms of lighting? Also, will I need to add any ferts to keep them happy?
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bassmaster - Posts: 2
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Re: Keeping anubis on lava rock
No one's got any thoughts on this? I've just added these Anubius plants and I'm worried I'm overdoing it with the Fluval aqualife and plAnt full spectrum led light strip. Anyone had similar experience?
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shakinStevens - Posts: 77
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Re: Keeping anubis on lava rock
You'll likely need ferts if you have very soft water, but not if it's just soft or hard. Seachem Fluorish Comprehensive is a good choice, as it's got all the necessary elements for plant growth. Some other ferts might be missing key nutrients, which can cause issues.
Regarding your lighting setup, what's the lumen, lux, or par rating on your Fluval aqualife and plAnt full spectrum led light strip? You can use these numbers to calculate the lighting per square inch of your substrate. There's a helpful guide on Planted Tank that explains how to do this. Once you've got that number, you'll know if you've got enough light. Anubius plants generally do best in low to medium light conditions.
If your plants grow too fast due to excessive light, they might deplete the water's nutrients, which can be fatal. On the other hand, too much light can also lead to an unsightly algae bloom.
Regarding your lighting setup, what's the lumen, lux, or par rating on your Fluval aqualife and plAnt full spectrum led light strip? You can use these numbers to calculate the lighting per square inch of your substrate. There's a helpful guide on Planted Tank that explains how to do this. Once you've got that number, you'll know if you've got enough light. Anubius plants generally do best in low to medium light conditions.
If your plants grow too fast due to excessive light, they might deplete the water's nutrients, which can be fatal. On the other hand, too much light can also lead to an unsightly algae bloom.