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Encrusting grows faster in my experience. My plating piece took a year to double in size, but the encrusting one covered a rock in six months.

That's good to know, thanks for the tip.

I've been using fluval stratum under the gravel and it seems to be working well for the plants, they're healthy and growing. But I'm wondering, won't the stratum provide the nutrients the aponogetons need?

I've had some experience with Aponogetons, although I'm no expert. I recall having one that produced these little plants from the flower stalks - they just kind of showed up. I'm not sure if it was after the flowering, or if they just appeared on certain stems, but I do remember cutting them off ...

I'd advise against cutting the flowers off. The plant will keep producing more flowers, which can be a waste of energy. If you get two flowers at the same time, you can try gently rubbing them together to see if you can pollinate them.

Aponogetons actually produce seeds, not smaller bulbs like ...

My bulbs have been growing for over a month now and they just keep producing flowers. I've had at least 5 or 6 blooms on each one so far. I've been cutting them once they flower, but I'm starting to wonder how I can get them to multiply. Do these bulbs produce offsets like tulips or iris plants do ...

Not sure if this is the right place, if it's not, no worries, just remove it...

Is there anyone on here who sells aquarium plants for freshwater tanks?

I'm considering adding some floating plants to the mix. Would love to hear some suggestions - what works well with the plants I already have?


I've been looking for a low light carpeting plant too, any suggestions would be great, I'd love to find something that'll complement the hornwort and ...

I have hornwort in my 55 gallon tank, it's floating and my tetra fry love hiding in it. Maybe next time I take some clippings I'll let some float, see how it goes.

hillsman wrote: ↑Wed May 10, 2023 12:23 pm Just found out the bulbs are actually aponogetons, not onion bulbs like I thought.

Yeah, I've definitely noticed the anubias is taking its time. Been on the hunt for more, but every place I check is out of stock.