Title: is this good for it or not?
Description: sun or no sun???
FBG - January 25, 2006 06:44 PM (GMT)
i bought dwarf hair grass a few weeks ago and was told it grows nicly in high light aquariums. i have it on the side the sun hits every afternoon and is growing verry fast, but was wondering if it is bad for the aquarium? i also have rotela indica (most likly didnt spell it right) in the corner blocking the UG filter tube.
is it a good idea?
Tyler
dtroup2 - January 25, 2006 11:11 PM (GMT)
As long as your tank doesn't overheat in the summer it should be ok, you might experience some extra alge growth in the direct sun.
What part of AZ are you in?
FBG - January 28, 2006 03:07 AM (GMT)
i live in tucson, or relitivly near to tucson, about 14 miles outof it.
Why do you ask?
Tyler
dtroup2 - January 28, 2006 03:12 AM (GMT)
I have hitchhiked through in the past and noticed a major difference in temp between the mountian vs low desert areas. Sweat to death in Phoenix but it wasn't so bad in Flagstaf :lol: .
FBG - January 28, 2006 03:48 AM (GMT)
flagstaff is a nice place, but not for me :P lol.
mr_miagi32 - January 28, 2006 04:07 AM (GMT)
As Dtroup touched on, you will experience more algae growth than normal. Thats easy to keep under control with some snails or a small Oto or CAE. I would trim your other plant if your UGF is the only thing filtering your tank. If you have another filter, i wouldnt bother removnig the plant. :)
FBG - January 28, 2006 06:26 AM (GMT)
i took out the UGF yesterday when i looked under my aquarium.....it wasnt prety to put it lighty....LOL so i have a hang on the back for 1 75 gallon and a powerhead going to keep it "nice" but my temp is fine Dtroup, and i have some snails in there as a "help" or i "hinderence" in there :P eating plants how dare they :guns:
lol, have a good one guys and thanks for the replys, and more info plz let me know,
Tyler