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Hello, I currently have a Roma 240 planted out with a number of Anubias, which I have moderate success with, in that some leaves get covered in algae. The tank it currently lit with two 40W T8 Power-Glo tubes and I have attached a photo below.
Having had this tank set up for a couple of years, I've decided to attempt a 'loose' African Biotope Aquarium especially for Mormyrid fish (which I have kept successfully in the past). Mormyrids prefer low light levels, and I have read that reducing light levels may also reduce the algae growth on the Anubias'.
My first question is - would reducing the light level help reduce algae on the Anubias plants without seriously halting their growth?
...my second question is - what methods can I use to dim the lights? Most T8 tubes that fit the Roma 240 appear to be 40W.
...and my final and third questions is - would I require any CO2 injection or plant fertiliser for the Anubias' to thrive?
Many thanks in advance!
Having had this tank set up for a couple of years, I've decided to attempt a 'loose' African Biotope Aquarium especially for Mormyrid fish (which I have kept successfully in the past). Mormyrids prefer low light levels, and I have read that reducing light levels may also reduce the algae growth on the Anubias'.
My first question is - would reducing the light level help reduce algae on the Anubias plants without seriously halting their growth?
...my second question is - what methods can I use to dim the lights? Most T8 tubes that fit the Roma 240 appear to be 40W.
...and my final and third questions is - would I require any CO2 injection or plant fertiliser for the Anubias' to thrive?
Many thanks in advance!