CT_ Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 the coop sight says Bucephalandra "Green Wavy" needs low light but I'd like to put it in a higher spot in my aquarium that probably gets medium to high light. Is that okay? Some sites say low to high is okay but I thought I'd see what people here's experience is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall from Texas Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 On 7/3/2021 at 1:48 AM, CT_ said: the coop sight says Bucephalandra "Green Wavy" needs low light but I'd like to put it in a higher spot in my aquarium that probably gets medium to high light. Is that okay? Some sites say low to high is okay but I thought I'd see what people here's experience is. Same question I have, just got mine 1st pot of buce in today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) They tolerate higher light but since they are slow growing, higher light can trigger some algae growth. If you’re not having algae issues, you may be just fine. If you’re having *any* algae issues, higher light on a Buce (or on any slow grower) isn’t the best idea. Edited July 4, 2021 by Odd Duck 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT_ Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 On 7/3/2021 at 10:27 PM, Odd Duck said: They tolerate higher light but since they are slow growing, higher light can trigger some algae growth. If you’re not having algae issues, you may be just fine. If you’re having *any* algae issues, higher light on a Buce (or on any slow grower) isn’t the best idea. My val and the edges of my anubias nana petite are growing staghorn right now. 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac M Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 @CT_ you can give it a shot but what typically happens with slow growing plants in high light is green spot algae, at least in my experience. I find this very common in anubias plants especially. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) On 7/4/2021 at 12:50 AM, CT_ said: My val and the edges of my anubias nana petite are growing staghorn right now. 😞 A little peroxide treatment can do wonders for clearing staghorn. I usually do 3 mls/gallon. Turn off all filters, and I use a syringe and tubing to dose the 3% peroxide directly over the affected area. Let sit for 5-10 minutes, then restart filters. It will take a day or so, then you’ll see the algae change colors to red or sometimes just gray. Then usually any snails or shrimp (and some fish) will eat it or it will just fade away. May take a couple treatments to clear it completely. I had some stag horn algae on the pinto that I posted. 2 treatments (and better water parameters) cleared it completely. Edited July 4, 2021 by Odd Duck Add photo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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