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Old 02-25-2008, 04:34 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by lauraleellbp View Post
Echinodorus tenellus (pygmy chain sword) will make a decent carpet in low light given time. I have it in my 10gal and really quite like it- very much like natural grass.

AquaBotanic is also saying that lilaeopis mauritis will make a good carpet in low light, though it also seems to grow slowly and so far I haven't heard any confirmations...
i searched up Echinodorus tenellus and on http://www.aquahobby.com/garden/e_tenellus.php they said i need high lighting? my 2x18 t5 will be enough?
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