Fox
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I have some very basic shrimp tanks. Substrate: Akadama on some, Fluval shrimp Stratum on others, bit of moss and a few plants (no idea what they are but picked from a 'shrimp friendly' list), no co2, no ferts (other than bit of shrimp food/waste), and several tanks under a cheapy Hong Kong special LED light bar, sponge filters. Oh and it seems a whole load of misc snails! All 12" high tanks, some with a deeper substrate than others (subject to what I had kicking about).
Some of the plants seem to be more than happy with the basic arrangement and are growing up and out of the water. It's in a fish-room so no other half to offend, and I actually think it looks quite good. They look tall and strong, but it's getting to the stage where the plants are close to the level of the LED (a technical arrangement involving cable-ties from the shelf above).
Should I trim them back and if so, to what height. I guess the leaves get access to co2 in the air that isn't in the water. Just slightly concerned they will do less well when reach the LEDs as will be a taller, more demanding plants and anything above the height of the LED will struggle for light (I have room lights). Or of course some may head for the LED directly and run the risk of being scorched.
If cutting them back is recommended, is there a certain way/place to do it?
Any help appreciated.
Some of the plants seem to be more than happy with the basic arrangement and are growing up and out of the water. It's in a fish-room so no other half to offend, and I actually think it looks quite good. They look tall and strong, but it's getting to the stage where the plants are close to the level of the LED (a technical arrangement involving cable-ties from the shelf above).
Should I trim them back and if so, to what height. I guess the leaves get access to co2 in the air that isn't in the water. Just slightly concerned they will do less well when reach the LEDs as will be a taller, more demanding plants and anything above the height of the LED will struggle for light (I have room lights). Or of course some may head for the LED directly and run the risk of being scorched.
If cutting them back is recommended, is there a certain way/place to do it?
Any help appreciated.