Life in a box

[fleabilly]

Waiting to build up a new tank...
Gently pulled most to the plants and placed them in tank water in semi transparent shoe boxes. Closed and in direct sunlight..(if the clouds would move).

How long will they last?
What can I do to prolong the life?
Hoping to have tank up by next week. But waiting on items in the post.

Cheers

R


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[rolexbene]

They should be ok for a few weeks, all depends on what type of plants they are, but I have managed to grow so quite light demanding plants in very low light conditions. If you want to prolong plant life you could
A: Buy a CFL bulb for a few quid and put it in a lamp directed over your plants, and
B: If you have some liquid fertiliser you could give the water they are sitting in a dose to keep the plants healthy.

 

[fleabilly]

I still have the led lights hanging above the spot where the tank was.
I reckon I should just sit the boxes under that...

As far as fertz...
I have macro and micro mixtures plus easy carb
What would be the best with those options?

R


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[tim]

I've found daily water changes key to holding plants especially if you have no flow in those boxes