[Justin Fournier]

Nice Art. I like the Marble Queen in there, looks good! What happened to the wholesale idea?

 

[Steve Pituch]

The water sprite were ones that were floating and had developed roots. Half of them died when planted emersed, the ones that didn't have a lot of roots. I think the leaves got wilted but survived on the ones that had a lot of roots.
Steve

 

[Sir_BlackhOle]

Great thanks for the info. Ive got a few pieces floating around in the tank. I will wait untill they develop more roots before transfering them.

 

[EDGE]

how tall should the humidity dome be when going emersed plant? I need to DIY one for a custom tank.

 

[Justin Fournier]

Completely depends how tall the plants you want to put in it are going to get. Figure out how tall you want the plant to get in there and add a couple more inches.

 

[Daemonfly]

Interesting.

Only emersed stuff I'm growing is Xmas moss, Erect moss, and a no-name moss that grows straight up, as well as some glosso for a bit. Temporary until I get the BGA problem in my main tank fixed, as well as setup a new 15g for my dwarf puffers. I get these take-out sandwich, etc.. plastic containers with black bottoms & clear tops. Put some flourite in the bottom, fill to top of flourite with water & lay the moss in. It's only a temporary setup, but has worked so far.

 

[EDGE]

lets try this again. How tall should the dome be (in general) for growing emersed crypt?

I know I need it extremely tall if it is for swords and such..

 

[Justin Fournier]

Lets try this again, lol. Your going to catch more fly's with honey then vinegar. I am not sure what you expect me to tell you, I guess you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.

Ok well some Crypts can grow 24" tall. Will you be growing those? Then your going to need the lid atleast that tall. Will you be growing something that stays less then 2"? Then your only going to need a few inches.

I don't mean to sound harsh, but I am trying to help.
DIY is all about trial and error, finding out what works for you and what doesn't. If you want to DIY, then DIY. Don't run around expecting everyone to spoon feed you everything you might need. DIY.

 

[EDGE]

How tall are the hydroponic plant domes? What is the general height of the growing space people use for their setup? That was what i was trying to ask in the first place.

I guess I need to be really really clear on the info I am trying to get.

 

[Justin Fournier]

They come in 2 sizes that I have been able to find. One about 2" and one about 7". However the ones I have seen in people pics are mostly DIY at various hieghts. Some are even pop bottles.

Yes your right, if you want specific answers ask specific questions 8)

Yes your right, I did ask a question, a specific one regarding which diameter people prefer, and gave as many details as possible. I asked a specific question, and got a specific answer. :lol:

 

[MiamiAG]

EDGE,

The standard flat domes are 2 inch or 7 inch. Obviously go with the larger one. However, your plants may outgrow them. All of my plants pictured above were started as plantlets in domes flats but outgrew them. You may have to make something yourself that is taller.

 

[hubbahubbahehe]

Justin, you really are good in ALL aspects of plant culture, aquarium culture. I'm very impressed by all the setups you got.