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Originally Posted by Verencat
We do have a "what's that plant called" counter at our botanical garden, where they also give gardening advice. Either way, let us know if you find out! 
(maybe you could have the pictures posted on milk cartons and offer a reward for the firt person who can identify the plant?  ) |
You've given me new purpose. It
would be nice to know what kind of plant it is.
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Originally Posted by Verencat
 Those aquariums are beautiful! And I love how they are entirely self sufficient (but maybe the fishes need to be fed?) without filters or heating systems. Very inspiring. |
I wasn't aware he claimed they were that self-sufficient. They require constant pruning, artificial light, CO2 fertilisation and of course feeding. At least as far as I understand Amano's techniques.... But they are very beautiful - something to aspire to
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Originally Posted by Verencat
I wanted to get myself a beta and plant the aquarium with real plants, but at the store I went to they refused to let me buy plants if I didn't have the complete filter-heating system (I could've lied, but didn't) so I got a small Russian moss ball instead, to serve as a filter and a renewable food source. Better than nothing, but you are giving me ideas... |
That sounds rather narrow-minded. Of course it's good that they care for the plants and animals they sell, but this ... no. I manage to keep plants (and fish) very well in a cold climate with only artificial light. Soil beneath the gravel provides basic nutrition for the plants, apart from the fish waste.
It can done as simply as
this or
this. I'm sure your betta would not mind a bit more foilage in his environment.
But I feel I am slowly slipping into lecturer mode*... Somebody stop me
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Originally Posted by Verencat
I think that the cucumber and zucchinis don't have enough place to grow - they must be about 8 weeks old by now, and they don't grow up really fast. I won't reiterate the experience with those plants next year, I have the odd feeling that I'm slowly torturing them.
The Schefflera is thriving a little too much, that's why it outside - I always bump into it!
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When I've had zucchinis they always grew to cover a square meter - generously. Though one summer it was too cold, and I got one (1) measly zucchini out of it.
*but more seriously, you are very welcome to ask more about it