Aquarium Plants --> Dying? - Page 2

jayc · 6th February 2008, 4:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Benmc

So natural light from the room and from the sun when the blinds are open isn't good enough? Wat are power compact lights?

Is the sun directly shining into the tank?
Are your blinds open 6-8 hours a day?
If not, then no, it's not enough.

When did you plant them? Same time you starting cycling the tank 3 weeks ago?
Could also be the trauma of replanting. Roots were damaged.

What are Power compacts? Have a look under the hood of your Aquaone510.
They are more powerful than normal T8 fluro bulbs and more compact in size.

kr0nic · 6th February 2008, 5:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Benmc

So natural light from the room and from the sun when the blinds are open isn't good enough? Wat are power compact lights?

'Natural' light from the sun coming in your windows ect dosnt do much for the plants but is very good at growing algae, your Power Compacts should be ok for low light plants. You could try java ferns, they do great in low light. Or any of the hygrophilia (sp) plants would do well.

Benmc · 6th February 2008, 7:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jayc

Is the sun directly shining into the tank?
Are your blinds open 6-8 hours a day?
If not, then no, it's not enough.

When did you plant them? Same time you starting cycling the tank 3 weeks ago?
Could also be the trauma of replanting. Roots were damaged.

What are Power compacts? Have a look under the hood of your Aquaone510.
They are more powerful than normal T8 fluro bulbs and more compact in size.

Hi....Yeh i planted the plants when i started cycling which is exactly 4 weeks ago now.

Does anyone know what my big plant is called? I mean the only one with the big green leaves. When i bought it i didn't manage to catch the name properly.

Thanks

kr0nic · 6th February 2008, 8:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Benmc

Does anyone know what my big plant is called? I mean the only one with the big green leaves. When i bought it i didn't manage to catch the name properly.

Thanks

Jade Tiger Lotus

Benmc · 7th February 2008, 1:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kr0nic

Jade Tiger Lotus

Are you sure it is a jade tiger lotus? Upon further investigation i found this plant (Red Arrowhead) and it looks more similar to mine.

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/my...egina_Red.html

Wat do you's think?

Cheers

kr0nic · 7th February 2008, 5:20 PM

Yea your actually right. My bad, i just thought it looked like my red tiger but was green

And yea like that site says its a bog plant so its going to die if kept underwater

Thats one BIG rule of planted aquariums.... KNOW what plant your buying before you buy it, id say %50-70 of plants for sale at fish shops arnt ment to live underwater and WILL die no matter how much you look after them.

Flohrie · 11th February 2008, 11:29 AM

^^^^ I should read the thread properly ^^^^ What Kronic said!

I don't think your large plant is actually an aquatic plant. It may die soon as it was never meant to be submerged, but some LFS just try to make money and don't tell their customers this.

FearTec · 11th February 2008, 12:27 PM

The secret is to get plants that work well with your water.

I use liquid fertalizer every week or two and leave the ligths on for at least 8 hours a day (sometimes 14 hours a day).

The "Blue Stricta" seems to go very wel for me, I let it grow out of the water then pinch it's tops off and stick it back into the sand and it sees to take off again. Usually one plant lasts about a year and can be pinched 3 times before it looks crappy.

I dont change water very often so maybe that helps as our water is very alkaline.

Fine sand tends to help ratehr than pebbles.

Benmc · 12th February 2008, 2:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kr0nic

Yea your actually right. My bad, i just thought it looked like my red tiger but was green

And yea like that site says its a bog plant so its going to die if kept underwater

Thats one BIG rule of planted aquariums.... KNOW what plant your buying before you buy it, id say %50-70 of plants for sale at fish shops arnt ment to live underwater and WILL die no matter how much you look after them.

Upon further investigation i believe my plant is a Borneo Sword as now i can vaguely recall this is what the shop assistant told me as well.

And here is a link: http://www.livefish.com.au/index.php...81329796f96886

kr0nic · 12th February 2008, 6:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Benmc

Upon further investigation i believe my plant is a Borneo Sword as now i can vaguely recall this is what the shop assistant told me as well.

And here is a link: http://www.livefish.com.au/index.php...81329796f96886

Seems it can 'survive' underwater pretty well, but will hardly grow at all unless its out of the water.

Benmc · 15th February 2008, 2:46 AM

I got some fish on tuesday after being satisfied that my tank had cycled. Today i found out 2 Neon Tetras had dissapeared upon last count. i can't find their floating bodies so i am stunned as to how they have disappeared. They are in a community tank with Guppies, Harlequin Rasboras and A Platy so i am clueless. Anyone got any ideas.

Also is it normal for small little bubbles, like talking micro size to be floating to the top of the tank and then collecting ontop?

Cheers

kr0nic · 15th February 2008, 6:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benmc

I got some fish on tuesday after being satisfied that my tank had cycled. Today i found out 2 Neon Tetras had dissapeared upon last count. i can't find their floating bodies so i am stunned as to how they have disappeared. They are in a community tank with Guppies, Harlequin Rasboras and A Platy so i am clueless. Anyone got any ideas.

Also is it normal for small little bubbles, like talking micro size to be floating to the top of the tank and then collecting ontop?

Cheers

Bubbles are fine, its probally just co2. neons die ALL THE TIME, i started with 15 now have about 7 and iv only found 1 body, they get eaten, plus there so small they can rot away in only a day.

Benmc · 15th February 2008, 6:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kr0nic

Bubbles are fine, its probally just co2. neons die ALL THE TIME, i started with 15 now have about 7 and iv only found 1 body, they get eaten, plus there so small they can rot away in only a day.

Co2??? MY Water is slightly on the alkaline side about 7.6 PH so i doubt its CO2.... Oxygen bubbles maybe?

7th February 2008, 5:20 PM	#21
kr0nic Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 981	Yea your actually right. My bad, i just thought it looked like my red tiger but was green And yea like that site says its a bog plant so its going to die if kept underwater Thats one BIG rule of planted aquariums.... KNOW what plant your buying before you buy it, id say %50-70 of plants for sale at fish shops arnt ment to live underwater and WILL die no matter how much you look after them. __________________ C2D Q6600 G0 @ 3.5Ghz\|Gigabyte P35 DS3p\|2 GB G.Skill DDR2 800 HZ\| Sparkle 8800 GTS \| To many HDD's to list....\| Silverstone 800W PS Successful Trades - sammy_b0i, Reetzy OCAU Extreme Cooling Club H2O Member

11th February 2008, 12:27 PM	#23
FearTec Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NSW Posts: 2,337	The secret is to get plants that work well with your water. I use liquid fertalizer every week or two and leave the ligths on for at least 8 hours a day (sometimes 14 hours a day). The "Blue Stricta" seems to go very wel for me, I let it grow out of the water then pinch it's tops off and stick it back into the sand and it sees to take off again. Usually one plant lasts about a year and can be pinched 3 times before it looks crappy. I dont change water very often so maybe that helps as our water is very alkaline. Fine sand tends to help ratehr than pebbles. __________________ Seen my Stolen Items: Canon 350D (S:0710C007[AB]), Dell D820 (S:6WJKL1S), iPod (engraved: simon.fearby.com)

15th February 2008, 2:46 AM	#26
Benmc Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 293	I got some fish on tuesday after being satisfied that my tank had cycled. Today i found out 2 Neon Tetras had dissapeared upon last count. i can't find their floating bodies so i am stunned as to how they have disappeared. They are in a community tank with Guppies, Harlequin Rasboras and A Platy so i am clueless. Anyone got any ideas. Also is it normal for small little bubbles, like talking micro size to be floating to the top of the tank and then collecting ontop? Cheers __________________ Successful Trades With:Spada, Rickster x 2, Slayer, ArTy, Deckham, Kevlar, Cannula, Bthree, mr sti, AEKaBeer x 2, s4mmy, Tatts, r3s x 2, Bloar, dfcowell, TazBazz, naten, BlaCkAdDa, eat, Zapata, susmind, greenhawk, i4560011, JackTar, 838 La, $tealthFiga, ih8scool.

11th February 2008, 11:29 AM	#22
Flohrie Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 476	^^^^ I should read the thread properly ^^^^ What Kronic said! I don't think your large plant is actually an aquatic plant. It may die soon as it was never meant to be submerged, but some LFS just try to make money and don't tell their customers this.