mort
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Hi, was after opinions on tropical lilies and if they have a winter dormancy. I'm really after the big boys and not the normal bulbs we find in the shops. The reason I ask is I went to see an old friend whose tank I used to do the maintanance for and he has gone from salt to freshwater. The tank is more of a pond really, a bit like Freds pond but in his house (think it measures 11x5x5ft with a 9x2.5" viewing panel which I do remember as it was very heavy). He has put in a skylight the same size as the tanks foot print for lighting and the only supplemental lighting he is planning are 3 point source leds like kessils just to give a hint of sun in the darker months.
So that leads me to the question as the plan is for a slight blackwater feel with some floating plants but maybe a few show lilies if it's possible. I suggested using some native lillies in pots and moving them out or simply rotating them every year, simply because I don't think they will have enough light in the winter months.
So that leads me to the question as the plan is for a slight blackwater feel with some floating plants but maybe a few show lilies if it's possible. I suggested using some native lillies in pots and moving them out or simply rotating them every year, simply because I don't think they will have enough light in the winter months.