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celaeno · 02-17-2007, 09:46 AM

it's been 19 days since i put in about 8 willow branches in my 10 gallon. i took two out because they didn't have any roots. the other 6 branches started growing roots 9 days ago and are still growing.

however, the green water has not cleared but has gotten worse, maybe since i've been keeping lights on for 9 hours a day.

i've turned the lights off a few days ago and did two 25% water changes yesterday, so the tank is now less green.

i might just abandon the willow tree method because i just bought an internal 9w uv sterilizer. it was rather cheap at $29.99.

02-17-2007, 09:46 AM	#117 (permalink)
celaeno Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 6 iTrader Ratings: 0 Plant Points: 500	it's been 19 days since i put in about 8 willow branches in my 10 gallon. i took two out because they didn't have any roots. the other 6 branches started growing roots 9 days ago and are still growing. however, the green water has not cleared but has gotten worse, maybe since i've been keeping lights on for 9 hours a day. i've turned the lights off a few days ago and did two 25% water changes yesterday, so the tank is now less green. i might just abandon the willow tree method because i just bought an internal 9w uv sterilizer. it was rather cheap at $29.99.