alternanthera cardinalis

[DazF]

Hey guys, i just ordered some alternanthera cardinalis for my complete rescape (pics to follow)
I have read different things everywhere... Do they need root tabs or are liquid ferts sufficient?
I also ordered some new amazon swords and a few different types of crypts i know the swords will need tabs but the crypts are ok?

At the moment i cannot afford to setup and run a co2 system so low light plants and liquid ferts/root tabs is the best I can do


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[Mebbid]

This plant is the bane of my existence. I've tried it 3 or 4 times so far just to have it die off every time. Some tanks it likes while other it doesn't. It seems to do best at higher light levels and is a water column feeder.

 

[DazF]

Oh no but theyre so beautiful!
Ok thanks, well fingers crossed! Just planted them, the crypts and an Echinodorus hadi red pearl. The swords havent come yet, what do you think? Open to any suggestions! Thanks



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[DazF]

So, just over a month in and they seek to be growing quite well?





Must... Resist... MTS!!

 

[Mebbid]

Very nice looking indeed! It appears that you have a tank that it loves

 

[DazF]

Thanks Mebbid!
Can't believe they have doubled size in a month and overtakes the swords...
They are looking exactly as I hoped they would


Must... Resist... MTS!!