boomer wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 8:59 pm
Without knowing the specifics of your setup, it's difficult to pinpoint the issue. Assuming your lighting has a suitable spectrum, intensity shouldn't be a problem for floating water sprite. However, when rooted in the substrate, it does require stronger light due to its fast growth rate. I've noticed that Ceratopteris cornuta, a great floating species, doesn't do as well when rooted.
As a fast-growing plant, water sprite needs adequate nutrition. You might consider using a comprehensive liquid fertilizer. It's also worth thinking about the differences in fish and nutrient levels between your two tanks. I've had varying degrees of success with water sprite in my own tanks.
The brownish discoloration on the floating leaves could be due to excessive light.
I have a full cover that blocks light on the 20g, so that light wouldn't be an option for me.
boomer wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 8:59 pm
Without knowing the specifics of your setup, it's difficult to pinpoint the issue. Assuming your lighting has a suitable spectrum, intensity shouldn't be a problem for floating water sprite. However, when rooted in the substrate, it does require stronger light due to its fast growth rate. I've noticed that Ceratopteris cornuta, a great floating species, doesn't do as well when rooted.
As a fast-growing plant, water sprite needs adequate nutrition. You might consider using a comprehensive liquid fertilizer. It's also worth thinking about the differences in fish and nutrient levels between your two tanks. I've had varying degrees of success with water sprite in my own tanks.
The brownish discoloration on the floating leaves could be due to excessive light.
The 10g light won't fit under my 20g lid - it's a stock one and not see-through.
