> In response to Peter Cole's comment on never using water in an
> aquarium, I too
    Not me - I think that was someone else...
> have a few CPs in a small aquarium, standing in water.  And I've noted
> the same situation as Rebecca initially brought up.  I might comment
> that my drosera is doing fine; the others (VFT and Sarracenia) are
> surviving, but apparently longing for spring. 
>
>
> I suppose that one solution would be to install an aquarium pump to
> circulate the water.  Most of these require at least moderately deep
> water -- but one can always adjust the depth for the plants by
> supporting blocks, etc. 
    Or oxygenating pond weed... or, I seem to remember, someone suggested
    keeping fish in the water a while back!  Well, it's a thought...
    But it has to be asked - why are you growing your plants in these
    conditions?  Mine do just fine in water trays on windowsills and 
    outdoors.  I mostly reserve the terrarium treatment for Neps, Utrics 
    and Genlisea which want the extra humidity.
       Happy growing,
               Peter
  Peter Cole   | carnivor@bunyip.demon.co.uk |
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