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  1. idris

    Propogate Hygrophila Polysperma

    I bought some Hygrophila Polysperma a couple of months ago and it's gained height well. I'd like to have more stems across a wider ares and am wondering how to propogate it. From what I've read, it can produce root fibers part way along the stem, but mine hasn't. IIRC some stem plants can just...
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    Filling in the gaps

    I've found that C.Wenditi is quite good at filling in the gaps around the bottom of taller plants like Amazon Swords and Anubias Barteri. Is this typical of crypts, and are there any other (non-carpet) plats that are good for similar cover?
  3. idris

    Alternative to "carpet" plants

    I've tried and failed to grow Dwarf Hairgrass fornthe N-th time and am finally giving up hope. My tank is low to medium light but deep and no CO2. What's the smallest (least height) plant that will root in Akadama and spread well in low tech conditions?
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    Wysteria roots

    After only a week in the tank, my wysteria is sending out roots above the substrate and well up the main stem. Are the sub surface roots lilely to grow at a similar rate? Is there any benefit (other than aesthetic) to trimming the super-surface roots?
  5. idris

    Revamp after a lighting upgrade

    At long last I've upgraded the lights on my 2½' deep 250L tank with 2x45W T5 tubes. The planting is somewhat depleted at the moment with Crypt Balansae, Echinodorus Cordifolius and Crypt Wendtii, none of which is in a great state, and no shortage of algae that has thrived. (I'm working to clear...
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    Sub surface flowers

    I have what appears to be a flower on some Anubius. Is this common?
  7. idris

    Low tech BG plant

    I have a corner of my tank that needs something to fill it and could do with some recommendations. The tank is a bit over 2ft deep and 250L so something tall is needed. Very low tech: low light (for the depth and size), no CO2, no ferts I have some Crypt at the other end (I can't remember...
  8. idris

    Removing fishing line

    I tied Taiwan Moss to bogwood with fishing line. The moss seems to be thickening up nicely, but there are areas where the fishing line will always be visible. So how long should I need to leave it tied on before I can be confident that it doesn't need the fishing line any more?
  9. idris

    Tall plants

    Any suggestions for tall (2ft+) plants for a low tech tank? I'm thinking of replacing my Vallis with something that's tolerant of liquid CO2. I know some stem plants would do well, but I've not seen any that I like.
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    Vallis alternative

    Is there anything a similar size and shape as Vallis (ie will grow to 2ft tall) that is ok with liquid carbon?
  11. idris

    Cutting back Vallis & crypts

    Much of my Valis Americana and Crypt Wenditi is heavily blighted with algae. I'm working on a remedy for the algae growth this weekend, but if I get rid of all the leaves that are covered on algae, there won't be much left. I can't aford to replant at the moment so I was wondering how harsh...
  12. idris

    Short plant in tough conditions.

    My tank is very deep, with low light, no CO2 and I struggle to get good flow round the tank. I have a shallow area of adakama (no more than an inch deep) that needs some cover, preferably with something short. I've tried dwarf hair grass and dwarf swords, and wisteria, but none have done well...
  13. idris

    Java Moss

    How long does it take Java Moss to attach itself to bogwood?
  14. idris

    CO2 kick start

    If you provide carpet plants with "liquid carbon" to get them established, will they die back if you stop? (PS I know exactly how long a piece of string is. ;-) )
  15. idris

    Confused about Staurogyne Repens

    I'm wondering about some Staurogyne Repens for the front of my deep, low tech tank. But I'm confused by what I've read about it. Tropica's website says low llight ... Plant Details ... and the Green Machine says med-high light ... Tropica 1-2-Grow Staurogyne repens - buy beautiful tropical...
  16. idris

    Plant ID please

    I spotted this amazing looking plant in an LFS but all the staff were busy with other customers and I didn't have time to hang around, so I couldn't find out what it was. This is a view from the top and it was about 3" high. My guess is with variagated leaves like this it is probably a high...
  17. idris

    Recommendations please

    Advice please for some new plants. Must be suitabe for low light (0.25W/l), non CO2, and slow growing, with root systems that can be buried. Firstly I'd like something for the background, with good sized broad (or roundish) leaves upto 12" high that will contrast with my Amazon Swords and...
  18. idris

    Cleaning moss

    I trimmed my moss the other day for the first time (is it just me or does that sound euphemistic :oops: ) and was surprised how much crud seemed to be hidden in it. Can this be a significant problem for ammonia / nitrate levels etc? Also I'm thinking of getting some CRS which I hope will...
  19. idris

    Pruning vallis and stem plants

    My vallis is currently working it's way across the surface of my tank. Can I just take a pair of scissors to the leaves where they reach the surface without the whole leaf dying back? And my wysteria has grown sufficiently that most stems have no leaves on he lower 12" or more. Replanting top...
  20. idris

    Runners

    My eleocharis parvula is putting out runners :) Should I try to bury them in the substrate?
  21. idris

    Something other than green

    These are my current plants: Wisteria - mid green Vallis spiralis - mid green Amazon Swords - mid green Dwarf Hair Grass - mid green Taiwan Moss - mid green (soon to be added) Round Pelia - mid green (soon to be added) Crypt wendtii - actually, not mid green, but the brown variety. But the...
  22. idris

    Cause of death?

    As I understand it, plant leaves die when : - "converting" from emersed to submerged. - "converting" from submerged to emersed. What is this "conversion" and why do the leaves die?
  23. idris

    HELP! Dry start failing badly

    (Appologies to anyone who's read this in my journal but in case it's tucked where most people won't see it ...) A week and a half in to dry starting my tank it's all going badly wrong: Amazon Swords - leaves turning yellow and black and developing holes. Hair Grass - turning yellow...
  24. idris

    Bunches, potted, pads, cuttings?

    Can someone help me out with the differences between, and pros and cons of bunches, potted, pads, cuttings etc etc as listed by various retailers? My instinct tells me roots should always be preferable to cuttings, but some threads and videos I've seen (on the likes of the Tropica website)...
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