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by lunarca
Fri Mar 07, 2025 7:17 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Finding the right floating plant for fast currents and splashy conditions
Replies: 10
Views: 5553

Re: Finding the right floating plant for fast currents and splashy conditions


I've got water sprite and it's been a lifesaver for me - I wanted something that could handle the current and surface agitation without making a mess everywhere. It's been growing like crazy in my tank for months and I've had to start throwing some out with every water change. The roots are really ...
by lunarca
Fri Mar 07, 2025 3:04 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Finding the right floating plant for fast currents and splashy conditions
Replies: 10
Views: 5553

Re: Finding the right floating plant for fast currents and splashy conditions


I've got a ton of current in my tank and my salvinia was really struggling with all the swirling around. I decided to try something a bit different - I stuck two suckercups to the front and back of the tank and then attached a piece of thread between them. Now my salvinia's doing pretty well, it's ...
by lunarca
Fri Mar 07, 2025 1:20 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Finding the right floating plant for fast currents and splashy conditions
Replies: 10
Views: 5553

Re: Finding the right floating plant for fast currents and splashy conditions


I've got a ton of current in my tank and my salvinia was really struggling with all the swirling around. I decided to try something a bit different - I stuck two suckercups to the front and back of the tank and then attached a piece of thread between them. Now my salvinia's doing pretty well, it's ...
by lunarca
Fri Mar 07, 2025 11:30 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Finding the right floating plant for fast currents and splashy conditions
Replies: 10
Views: 5553

Re: Finding the right floating plant for fast currents and splashy conditions

angelica wrote: Fri Mar 07, 2025 8:16 am Do you have liquid ferts in your tank? I've found my frogbit does poorly without sufficient nutrients, even in a tank with some splash and flow.
Will keep an eye out for it and give it a shot.
by lunarca
Fri Mar 07, 2025 10:36 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Finding the right floating plant for fast currents and splashy conditions
Replies: 10
Views: 5553

Re: Finding the right floating plant for fast currents and splashy conditions


Do you have liquid ferts in your tank? I've found my frogbit does poorly without sufficient nutrients, even in a tank with some splash and flow.


Yeah, I'm using Seachem Flourish Comprehensive for ferts. My frogbit's just not doing great - I've tried it from different sources, but it always ...
by lunarca
Fri Mar 07, 2025 6:39 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Finding the right floating plant for fast currents and splashy conditions
Replies: 10
Views: 5553

Finding the right floating plant for fast currents and splashy conditions

My frogbit's really struggling in both tanks. I've got a pretty strong surface flow going on and those Aquaball filters create quite a splash. Salvinia's not doing great either.

Looking for a floating plant that can handle some swirl and splash - any suggestions?

Just picked up a single Gkento4t ...
by lunarca
Sat Mar 01, 2025 2:14 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Torch coral care and troubleshooting
Replies: 3
Views: 2106

Re: Torch coral care and troubleshooting

What's the intensity setting on those LEDs? Assuming they're the Chinese ones, right? Transitioning corals from PC to LEDs usually needs a few weeks of slow acclimation. Also, how high above the waterline do you have 'em?
by lunarca
Sun Sep 01, 2024 3:35 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: For those who struggle, consider these helpful tips
Replies: 12
Views: 3792

Re: For those who struggle, consider these helpful tips

I recently had to get rid of Salvinia in my 10g betta tank due to a nasty bacteria bloom it caused. Turns out, not all of it was gone, and now I've got some growing back. Guess I didn't get it all after all.
by lunarca
Mon Aug 12, 2024 1:05 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: discovering cryptocoryne: care and cultivation
Replies: 8
Views: 2143

Re: discovering cryptocoryne: care and cultivation

Mine did the same, they melted down but then bounced back, stronger than ever.
by lunarca
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Is my betta's appearance improved?
Replies: 7
Views: 2033

Re: Is my betta's appearance improved?

He's looking really good, but I'm hoping some experts can chime in and put your mind at ease.