[Jay Reeves]

Who's been flowering theirs?

Art, I recently set up a tank for emersed growth for the flowering potential. This is something I have wanted to do for quite a few years but always thought it was real difficult (from reading German accounts in the 80's). After reading on this forum how others are doing emersed growth without any real difficulty I jumped in. This seems like it has the potential to be a lot of fun

How long does it generally take before a crypt flowers?

Regards,
Jay Reeves

 

[Jay Reeves]

If the air gets exchanged frequently, you will not need C02 supplementation. However if the air is quite sealed, your going to need to add C02 to maintain optimal growth rates.

I have set up for emersed growth in a 15 gallon tank with a glass canopy and a Lee's wood airstone running. Should I take the top off the tank? The airstone doesn't do much for the humidity. The only light the tank gets is from a overhead MH in a growing room. It is also at an angle. The plants are rather puny - probly need more light.

Jay Reeves