Re: aquaria

Peter Cole (carnivor@bunyip.demon.co.uk)
Sat, 08 Apr 1995 18:20:36 GMT

Bob Korfhage wrote:

> In response to Peter Cole's comment on never using water in an
> aquarium, I too

Not me - I think that was someone else...

> have a few CPs in a small aquarium, standing in water. And I've noted
> the same situation as Rebecca initially brought up. I might comment
> that my drosera is doing fine; the others (VFT and Sarracenia) are
> surviving, but apparently longing for spring.
>
>
> I suppose that one solution would be to install an aquarium pump to
> circulate the water. Most of these require at least moderately deep
> water -- but one can always adjust the depth for the plants by
> supporting blocks, etc.

Or oxygenating pond weed... or, I seem to remember, someone suggested
keeping fish in the water a while back! Well, it's a thought...
But it has to be asked - why are you growing your plants in these
conditions? Mine do just fine in water trays on windowsills and
outdoors. I mostly reserve the terrarium treatment for Neps, Utrics
and Genlisea which want the extra humidity.

Happy growing,

Peter

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