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Old 08-02-2006, 07:59 PM   #92 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by FreshwaterJeff
Also, I'll get pictures tonight (of the new fish additions, too), but my Rotala looks like it's closing its top leaves like a flower would close its petals...any idea what's going on there?
Your rotallas, along with many other plants, will fold up their leaves when they've had enough light for one day. Use these signs to set your lighting duration. I think you'll find most plants prefer about 10 hours per day.
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