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by starlord
Tue Apr 08, 2025 4:30 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Growing anubis in pale conditions
Replies: 6
Views: 1652

Re: Growing anubis in pale conditions

I'm pretty sure you're dealing with an iron deficiency. I've seen it before - add some iron glutamate and watch the improvement. Seachem's product is reliable, I've had good results with it. If you want a more affordable option, you could try the generic version from Walgreens, although I've never ...
by starlord
Sat Mar 29, 2025 8:58 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Growing nymphoides hydrophylla in taiwan
Replies: 6
Views: 2477

Re: Growing nymphoides hydrophylla in taiwan

I just watched a video by Blake on youtube and he said something that really hit home - "Stay away from plants fish will pick at". It's crazy how true that is. I mean some plants just seem to have that one thing that'll attract a plant-eater, even if they're not supposed to be plant-eaters. Like ...
by starlord
Fri Mar 28, 2025 5:14 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Java fern producing small brown offshoots: new plants or a cause for concern?
Replies: 6
Views: 3306

Re: Java fern producing small brown offshoots: new plants or a cause for concern?

I've noticed Java ferns seem to have a survival strategy, where even aging, ragged leaves will try to reproduce through viviparity. It's interesting that a plant considered easy to grow can be so underutilized - I think many people don't fully tap into their potential. I recall Zorchno's massive ...
by starlord
Mon Mar 24, 2025 9:28 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: troubleshooting my planted aquarium issues
Replies: 11
Views: 7278

Re: troubleshooting my planted aquarium issues

Watched the video, those swords look amazing. I'm actually jealous of that center sword, is that the red melon? If you want them to grow bigger, you'll need to increase the lighting. I'm guessing you're using a single 30-watt light, but doubling up would give them the boost they need. You could also ...
by starlord
Mon Mar 24, 2025 1:17 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: troubleshooting my planted aquarium issues
Replies: 11
Views: 7278

Re: troubleshooting my planted aquarium issues

I know I've mentioned this before, but I'm going to say it again because it's relevant to your situation. I had the same issue with my swords, and it went on for over a year. I was stumped, just like you. Then I started using Seachem iron, and it was like a switch had been flipped. The sword plant ...
by starlord
Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:38 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: does super red mini ludwigia live up to its name?
Replies: 3
Views: 3736

Re: does super red mini ludwigia live up to its name?

Never seen anything like this plant online. Each leaf is roughly the size of my rainbowfish's eyeballs, maybe even smaller. I'm envisioning it growing into a 12-inch tall, dainty stem plant with an airy texture. Unless, that is, the stronger summer sun and a boost of fertilizer cause it to put on ...
by starlord
Sun Mar 23, 2025 3:55 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: does super red mini ludwigia live up to its name?
Replies: 3
Views: 3736

does super red mini ludwigia live up to its name?

This Super Red Mini is teeny, tiny. Check out those red leaves - they're half the size of the ones I got when I ordered it. The originals were bigger, some were even greenish. Now they're this deep red color from the sun, but they're super small and round. No Co2 needed, and it's stayed red even ...
by starlord
Sun Mar 23, 2025 6:20 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Here comes godzilla: tokyo's latest threat
Replies: 3
Views: 3875

Re: Here comes godzilla: tokyo's latest threat

Update on the Godzilla - it's been a day, and so far, so good. No nibbling, no drama. I'm taking that as a positive sign, for now.
by starlord
Sun Mar 23, 2025 5:04 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Here comes godzilla: tokyo's latest threat
Replies: 3
Views: 3875

Re: Here comes godzilla: tokyo's latest threat

I paid nearly double what you did for mine, Giggletons, but at least I didn't have to worry about shipping and I got to hand-pick the best one. This Buce is the final addition to my plant collection, I'm all set now. By the way, the one I got is sold as 'Godzilla', supposedly it's a faster grower ...
by starlord
Sun Mar 23, 2025 3:50 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Here comes godzilla: tokyo's latest threat
Replies: 3
Views: 3875

Here comes godzilla: tokyo's latest threat

I just grabbed a Buce today, and I've gotta say, I'm pretty good with plants, but what really sold me on this one is its unique ability to bloom underwater - plus, I had some credit to burn. I'll definitely keep an eye out for any fin-nibbling and yank it ASAP if that's the case. Anyone else out ...