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I grew it on my windowsill in a covered tank, using Fluval substrate.

Yes it should :)

Looks great. I want to try something like this for my Crested Gecko, but I'm not brave enough to do it on this scale!

Everywhere round here!! I can't think of a shop (bar pets@home) that doesn't stock them locally. Same now the Fluval Nano is out, everyone's got it at varying prices. I think plantedtanks.co.uk do one under the name "Zolux"

Hi Jen, it's an AquaEl Shrimp Kit. The 10l size :)

Moss is looking good Derek! I want to try some in my Gecko viv, but I'm not sure if it's going to be wet enough (85% humidity though)

Re: My emersed setup - new pics Thanks :D My Tesco Jar :roll: This seems to grow at a slower rate than the others. Not sure why though, it uses the same soil as the propagator.

Re: My emersed setup - new pics I've done it and the journal is under way :P Cheers :)

Re: My emersed setup - new pics Recovering slowly from the trim. The rotundifolia seems much quicker than the diandra though. And the Ech. flower has now left the tank!

Re: First attempt at emersed plants I'm just wondering if that's enough substrate. I gave mine 2-4" depth, and they've used all of it for rooting from what I can see. I would try it a bit wetter than that too. Needs to be well soaked initially I found, but not flooded. Keep the lid all but...

Re: First attempt at emersed plants I haven't worried about spraying them, just occasionally syringing some water into the substrate. With the lid on, you will rarely need to do this.

Re: First attempt at emersed plants Hi Derek, that's a nice little tank for emersed growing. Is that a sliding lid? That will be useful. For the first few days it might help to keep it closed, but then you can gradually open it and lower the humidity slightly. If you can, I would suggest...

Re: My emersed setup - new pics Nope, just syringe some water into the substrrate :)

Re: My emersed setup - new pics I've sneaked my way into some extra shifts this month ;)

Re: My emersed setup - new pics The ADA 60x30x36cm tank :)

Re: My emersed setup - new pics With or without water? Hah! Cheers :) I've actually got a 60P in my TGM "basket" but I'm too nervous to press checkout!! In my aquaessentials basket are 10 liters of Flora Base, 2x 18w Superfish lights, Hoses etc etc.... I can't make myself do it!!

Re: My emersed setup - new pics I had a trim this evening (re-used the trimmings). I'm going to try and shape the stems from now on, sloping from low at the front to higher at the back. I've taken them pretty low to see how they bush out. I also noticed today the Sword had a flower poking out...

Re: My emersed setup - new pics I work there, I haven't seen them!! The reptile section is still new to us though, so it may be something we get in the future.

Re: My emersed setup - new pics Thanks Viktor, I reckon I'll try some then. They are much less stressful aren't they Luis! There's almost nothing to go wrong!! I thought I'd put some pics up of the propagator, as I gave it a trim earlier. Here's how it was Trimmed Quick shot of the...

Re: My emersed setup - new pics You might be right, and I might have the wrong name! I'm sure there was a similar looking plant that could be grown this way. We've got some great Ozelot Swords in at work at the moment, and it's so tempting to get one to grow emersed. I've just got nowhere to...

Re: My emersed setup - new pics Try Crypts or something, that would be interesting. I have willisii growing in a planter in soil. Staurogyne works well too. Just see what they have, and use your imagination. I'd quite like to try Myriophyllum too.

Re: My emersed setup - new pics And today, playing with backgrounds :) All light is still just from the window Tom

Re: My emersed setup - new pics Thanks :)

Re: My emersed setup - new pics Do it :D I really recommend the rotundifolia too, it looks great out of water.

Re: My emersed setup Here we go then :) It's tricky getting frontal shots of this as it's backlit by the window, but these aren't too bad! Bob - If I get any spare stem trimmings I'll let you know. I have Hydrocotyle growing like a weed in the propagator next to this one, but the trimmings...

Re: My emersed setup Ill try and get one tonight or tomorrow morning. It looks quite flat at the moment as the sword has no height to it. Its just throwing leaves out sideways. I think if i do fill it with water, this will change. The rotundifolia is starting to grow fairly quickly now though.

Re: My emersed setup You need to Mark! Just pop it on the window sill. All you need is a tank, substrate and plants. The Sword is putting out a new leaf every 2-3 days at the moment, growing about 0.5-1cm per day. The HC is starting to fill in too. More so at the front, which happens to be...

Has anyone tried Moss Balls either fully or partially emersed? Do they stay moist? Do they keep their shape?

Re: My emersed setup - Sword leaves, and Fluval Stratum? Thanks Darrel, as you can see they do get greener as they get older. The new leaves come out bright orange/yellow. I'll see how it goes as to N dosing - I have some Tropica Capsules I could use, or could just inject a KNO3 mix into the...

Yep, they do seem to appreciate high humidity for a time after planting, whether you get them in emersed form or not. Mine are now growing at fairly low humidity (slider on propagator is fully open). They tend to go crispy at first, as did my Anubias. I've never been brave enough to chop all the...

I've got some Crypt. willisii growing in a propagator in compost :)

You started 2 identical threads - the other one has replies. Tom

Re: My emersed setup - Sword leaves, and Fluval Stratum? Thanks Tom, will keep an eye on it. The leaf bottom right does seem to be getting greener when compared to how it was in the first pics I posted. Just a quick one now - HC is starting to grow again after the "re-scape"

Re: My emersed setup - flowers Thanks Viktor :) Does anyone know if Fluval Stratum actually contains nutrients, or is it another inert clay? Looking at the new Sword leaves, they are very yellow/brown, but otherwise look healthy. Is that how it is emersed, or is there some deficiency due to a...

Re: My emersed setup - flowers Decided to change the layout today - Picked up some rotundifolia and a Red Diamond Sword, and it's now planted in Fluval Stratum to see how it goes. The Sword's not in the best condition, but it will put out new leaves soon. Tom

Re: My emersed setup Flowers on diandra and Hydrocotyle :D

Re: My emersed setup Thanks - it's more a case of impulse buying various Tropica plants from work when they turn up, and then thinking "umm, now what??!" If I see a plant I like, I just buy it - it's like a disease!! At least they'll be getting cheaper soon, and I'll be getting my discount :D

Re: My emersed setup Cheers Mark :D Hah, funny ;) Yeah I find it easier with no water :roll:

Re: My emersed setup Thanks for the comments, wasn't expecting that :D The substrate is kept wet, but no standing water above the surface. I found it gets BGA if it's too wet. I won't be filling this with water if that's what you mean. As the substrate is literally just compost I'm not sure...

This is what I've been trying out recently. Nothing special, no scape as such, but an attempt at growing several species emersed. I've now got HC, D. diandra, Crypt willisii, Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides, Staurogyne and Hairgrass. I have been surprised at the D. diandra. It doesn't seem to want to...

Can't you go to a garden center/aquatic shop?

Re: HC Propergator Journal Nice :thumbup:

Re: HC Propergator Journal How's this going Ryan?

Re: HC Propergator Journal From what I've noticed in my Mini M, I would lower the water more. Try not to have any standing water, just damp substrate. If I remember right, Tom Barr also recommended misting a couple of times a week only. Looks good though, good luck with it. Also, if you get...

Right ok. Well I've tied it all down to tiny stones now, so hopefully it will stay where it is!! Ta

Garuf if your right, I'm not amused!! :roll: :lol:

Just an observation... I have some spikey moss in the Mini M that I have been growing emersed for a couple of months now. It's started growing nicely in the Mini M, but doesn't seem to be attaching to the wood at all. I'm worried that when I flood it, it's all gonna float off! Does moss attach...