Ridiculous.

[phreeflow]

I would also be remiss if I left out plants like dieffenbachi, and Arum, that contain oxilates that are toxic to cats and dogs, but fish instinctualy avoid.

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I even have a mni-pineapple propped up on the back of the tank.
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Hey Duanes, how long has that mini pineapple been growing with its roots fully immersed in water? I have one in a pot and wouldn’t mind throwing it in the sump.

 

[duanes]

The sot above was taken on Nov 27th the day the plat was given to me..below about 2 weeks ago

 

[phreeflow]

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The sot above was taken on Nov 27th the day the plat was given to me..below about 2 weeks ago
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Cool…I’m gonna try it out. Thx

 

[PixelStormX]

Interesting! Are you just placing the dieffenbachia and papyrus roots in the water like with pothos? I tried pothos but it didn’t grow much. Thinking of trying something stronger to help with nitrates. Has anyone tried lucky bamboo?

 

[duanes]

Yes both the Dieffeenbachia, and Papyrus are placed bare root (dangling) from the waters surface, or o the case of Papyrus (Laying in the floor of the sump).
The pineapple dangles over a floating log.

Pineapple above, dieffenbachia below

By thhhe way.
The largest Dieffenbachia doesn't get direct sunlight, it is situated inder a roof.
The mangrove gets about 6 hours of unfiltered dirct sun, the rest of the day, that same roof shades it after noon.
I tried mangrove under the roof, it did;t take.
That said, I don't use any artificial light, once the sun goes down,the tank and sump, are in the dark.

Here in Panama, the insects come out with a vengeance after dark.