Tupperware Experiment

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eferna

Discussion Starter · Dec 18, 2016

So I decided to do a little experiment on a dry start using some tupperware which I had layout out. This would prepare me better for any challenges that I would have dry starting my 4ft tank.

Day 1

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Hilde

· #2 · Dec 19, 2016

From what I have and seen you the tops should not be on tight. For then the plants use up the oxygen in the container.

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eferna

Discussion Starter · #3 · Dec 19, 2016

Don't have the lids on just clingwrap which I open every day for a few minutes.

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Hilde

· #4 · Dec 19, 2016

eferna said:
Don't have the lids on just clingwrap which I open every day for a few minutes.

You need to keep it open for at least 2hrs. I am leaving the lid to my tank open 4hrs. I have some red plants though. I tried it your way and the plant died. Also if water gets on the leaves they could mold.

Here setup with bottles.

I get plants from Pet Supermarket that are in great shape with great color. The reason is because their tanks are open.

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eferna

Discussion Starter · #5 · Dec 27, 2016

Day 8

A little more growth, One of the smaller rocks got moved, but plants looking much better.

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sofishycal

· #6 · Dec 28, 2016

eferna said:
Day 8

A little more growth, One of the smaller rocks got moved, but plants looking much better.

This is really brilliant actually. Fun project. I suggest trimming some of the tops after different lengths of time to see if they spread out more

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eferna

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jan 4, 2017

Day 15

Growth has been a lot more since the start. Haven't done anything yet. Just natural sunlight.

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