Re: [GSAS-Member] Name the Plant Issue

[Shango Los <shango@shangolos.com>]

http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/plantfinder/details.php?id=128&c

SYNGONANTHUS SP. 'BELEM'


On Jan 12, 2010, at 9:39 AM, Clifford Miller wrote:

> 
> I'm no plant expert, but the tall glosso is a classic sign of low light
> (or emersed growth, which looks fairly similar).
> 
> What's the full name of the second plant? It looks like a short piece of
> Egeria najas, which is typically very hardy under almost any condition.
> 
> Many people suggest changing out flouros annually for best results, and I
> usually try to change mine out every couple of years.  You have plenty of
> wattage for that sized tank, so it could very well be a spectrum problem,
> which could also be the cause of the cyano.  As the spectrum of your bulbs
> begin to lose intensity in the ranges they like, the vascular plants
> become less able to process your ferts-- this means a lot more nutrients
> in the water column, leaving plenty for the cyano which is less picky
> about the quality of the light.
> 
> If you do decide to test changing the bulbs (and it does end up being the
> cause of the issues), I'd recommend changing one at a time so you don't
> shock your plants under the new "brighter" (to them) lights.
> 
> It's probably hard to burn plants with a power compact, but I've seen
> LED's, halides, and hot5's burn plants to a crisp after a lighting
> upgrade...
> 
> Cliff
> 
> 
> 
>> Something is up in my 34GAL tall
>> 
>> My glosso is growing tall and not spreading.
>> My belin is getting brown tips but making bright green side shoots.
>> 
>> Same tank that has the cyanobactieria showing up
>> 
>> Any feedback?
>> 
>> 35 Tall
>> 2 x 55w Coralife Lights - Probably 2 year old bulbs
>> Comprehensive Flourish once a week as directed.
>> CO2
>> Cuttlebone
>> 
>> I don't have any measurements of the Ph or Kh or anything else.  I know
>> this would help but I just don't have them.  I am hoping it something
>> obvious when looked at by the pros...ie, you.
>> 
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