Cold water plants?

[Niki86]

Hello all, I have a tank that is cold water with no hood or lights. It does get direct sunlight for half the day. Are there any plants that would work in my set up?


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[Sk3lly]

Not sure but if any maybe anubias may survive. Not sure how much growth you'd get.

An addition of a simple clip on light within the useable kelvin range for planted tanks may really help it.


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[BBradbury]

Cool Water Plants

Hello all, I have a tank that is cold water with no hood or lights. It does get direct sunlight for half the day. Are there any plants that would work in my set up?


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Hello Nik...

I've grown Hornwort in 68 degree water. If you keep your house temp at or near this temp, this plant will grow fine in low to moderate light.

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[Niki86]

Thanks for he suggestion.

Could I buy a clip light from Walmart or somewhere in those lines if I pay attention to the kelvins(? Wa that right)


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[Sk3lly]

Im in the uk so am unfamiliar with walmart stock but they are bound to have them. Anywhere between 5000k and 10000k


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[jetajockey]

The cold water part is not a problem for most plants. I agree with Sk3lly about getting a clip on light. Walmart does have them for a couple of bucks, just get the biggest daylight spiral cfl bulb that will fit in there.

 

[Sk3lly]

I agree with Jeta on the cold water not being a problem. Unless the water is cold for a reason such as a goldfish tank.

Goldfish will shred the majority of plants


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[Niki86]

It is for a goldfish tank, and I'm will to experiment with different plants and see which ones they wont eat....I was thinking about going with pond plants maybe some Lillie's, tall grasses as I don't have a cover


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[Sk3lly]

Generally the dark green plants have a better survival rate


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