Micranthemum Micranthoides

[DiscusAngel]

hi, i bought two of these today, put 1 at either end of the tank my lfs worker said it itll cover the floor of the tank in about 4 months is this true ? this is what im aiming for.

its in a 75g tank Temp - 28'c no special CO2 but i put ferts in every week. also theres plant sticks in there

Thanks.

 

[arif_93]

hi, i bought two of these today, put 1 at either end of the tank my lfs worker said it itll cover the floor of the tank in about 4 months is this true ? this is what im aiming for.

its in a 75g tank Temp - 28'c no special CO2 but i put ferts in every week. also theres plant sticks in there

Thanks.

ye its quite a fast grower with the right requirements
how long is ur tank and how much co2 and lighting do u ahve
with this in mind u will be able to create a carpet

 

[DiscusAngel]

hi, i bought two of these today, put 1 at either end of the tank my lfs worker said it itll cover the floor of the tank in about 4 months is this true ? this is what im aiming for.

its in a 75g tank Temp - 28'c no special CO2 but i put ferts in every week. also theres plant sticks in there

Thanks.

ye its quite a fast grower with the right requirements
how long is ur tank and how much co2 and lighting do u ahve
with this in mind u will be able to create a carpet

hi its 48" by 18" by 21" so 4ft long. no CO2 etc. i have marine glo bulbs of around 60watt. each

 

[Dave Spencer]

To get Micranthemum/Hemianthus micranthemoides to cover the foreground you will need more light than you currently have. At your current levels it will grow upwards as a bush of stem plants.

Dave.

 

[DiscusAngel]

ok. ill try get more light thans for the help!

 

[Dave Spencer]

I was wondering whether you have Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC) in mind when you are talking about covering the substrate?

If you upgrade your lights, you will have to be careful as to what levels you go to.

Dave.

 

[DiscusAngel]

well im thinking i dont want the whole place coverd so.. ill leave it and not upgrade the lighting.