I'm a ways into my 90g/40b African cichlid build.
Ive gotten ahold of a bit of pothos from local stores doing end of year clearance sales. I want to include it in my set up to help with excess nitrates.
Ive got it being acclimated in my 29g cichlid fry grow out tank. Only the roots are submerged. I know to keep the leaves above water.
I live in a cold climate (Wisconsin) the 40g sump will be insulated and have a secure top. I dont want to have much of the top of the sump exposed, mainly for the purposes of heat and moisture retention.
I want to know if the sump is 3/4 or so full if I can keep the pothos inside the tank above the water on a floating platform. It will be emersed but still inside the aquarium.
will it mold/rot or suffer problems from humidity? There will be several sponge filters inside the sump as well adding some minor air movement.
I think the fry living in the sump would appreciate the cover from the roots and be able to feed off any algae or w/e on them between daily feedings.
If height is a concern I considered a verticle column of acrylic on the lid to accomidate the pothos to grow upwards.
Thanks
Ive gotten ahold of a bit of pothos from local stores doing end of year clearance sales. I want to include it in my set up to help with excess nitrates.
Ive got it being acclimated in my 29g cichlid fry grow out tank. Only the roots are submerged. I know to keep the leaves above water.
I live in a cold climate (Wisconsin) the 40g sump will be insulated and have a secure top. I dont want to have much of the top of the sump exposed, mainly for the purposes of heat and moisture retention.
I want to know if the sump is 3/4 or so full if I can keep the pothos inside the tank above the water on a floating platform. It will be emersed but still inside the aquarium.
will it mold/rot or suffer problems from humidity? There will be several sponge filters inside the sump as well adding some minor air movement.
I think the fry living in the sump would appreciate the cover from the roots and be able to feed off any algae or w/e on them between daily feedings.
If height is a concern I considered a verticle column of acrylic on the lid to accomidate the pothos to grow upwards.
Thanks