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by petal9
Sat Aug 31, 2024 1:25 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Fungi-like growth on anubias
Replies: 1
Views: 283

Re: Fungi-like growth on anubias

Try lifting the affected anubias out of the tank and submerge it in a bleach solution - 20 parts water to 1 part bleach should do the trick. Five minutes should be enough, then you should be fungus-free.

I recently did this with a Zorchzon Sword that had a nasty case of black bear algae - the long ...
by petal9
Fri Jul 07, 2023 1:11 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: caring for rotala rotundifolia
Replies: 29
Views: 4325

Re: caring for rotala rotundifolia

Having similar experience with my rotala rotundifolia. Lots of stem growth but the red coloration is lacking.
by petal9
Wed May 31, 2023 2:47 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Creating a natural environment with anubias and driftwood
Replies: 13
Views: 1878

Re: Creating a natural environment with anubias and driftwood

I'm dealing with it too and it's a right pain to shift.
When I try to wind it into a single strand to pull, I end up lifting the plants off the decor or substrate which isn't ideal.
I've got aquascape scissors that I'm using to cut back as much as I can for now, and I'm planning a big water change ...
by petal9
Tue May 30, 2023 8:21 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Creating a natural environment with anubias and driftwood
Replies: 13
Views: 1878

Re: Creating a natural environment with anubias and driftwood

I've had success with superglue, and I'd definitely recommend the gel type - it's just easier to work with. If you do decide to use it, be aware that it takes a minute or two to set properly. I've got it on most of my plants that are attached to the wood in my tanks, but I will say it can be a bit ...
by petal9
Wed May 24, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Easy care plants with large leaves
Replies: 18
Views: 3105

Re: Easy care plants with large leaves

I'm probably doing something wrong, but my large leaf plants seem to be a magnet for Black Beard Algae. My Zorchzon Swords are the worst - they get all strung up with it. I've been dipping them in a bleach solution to kill it off, and I've also added a CO2 bubbler, as I'm pretty sure CO2 helps keep ...
by petal9
Wed May 03, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: glass cups.
Replies: 6
Views: 934

Re: glass cups.

I've got a couple of small plastic cups with emersed plants that are thriving, growing upwards above the waterline where they'll eventually bloom beautifully. The only plant that seems to defy gravity is moss, but if I were to use that, I'd probably opt for something like Coflake Moss or Askento4 ...
by petal9
Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Can aquatic plants thrive in low-light conditions?
Replies: 13
Views: 2405

Re: Can aquatic plants thrive in low-light conditions?

I've had my fair share of failed plant experiments over the years, to the tune of hundreds of pounds. But I've learned from those mistakes and now have tanks that are thriving, thanks to careful consideration of the plants and their needs.

My tanks all have different water and lighting conditions ...
by petal9
Tue Feb 22, 2022 3:32 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: floating plants for my aquarium
Replies: 8
Views: 1969

Re: floating plants for my aquarium

I recently got some water lettuce for my tanks, and they quickly started producing new off-shoots. However, when I moved them to a newly set up tank, the edges began browning. I've been thinking about this, and I realized the original tank had a lot of wooden hardscape and was heavily planted, which ...
by petal9
Wed Jan 26, 2022 4:24 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: coral moss
Replies: 3
Views: 673

Re: coral moss


I've had some experience with this plant in the past, when I was running CO2 in my tank. What's interesting is that it seemed to do its best during a blackout period I had set up to combat an algae issue.

I wasn't aware it was a liverwort, thanks for pointing that out. I've also been looking ...
by petal9
Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:13 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: coral moss
Replies: 3
Views: 673

coral moss

Picked up a bag of what I thought was Java Moss for my nano tank hardscape, but when I opened it, I knew it wasn't the real deal - I've used Java Moss before and this was different.
I'd also bought some Xmas Moss, which I love for its ability to grow upwards quickly.
The mystery moss, though, had ...