Ambulia - Aquarium Advice

PrettyFishies · 05-18-2007, 04:55 PM

So, my Co2 has been running and my plants have been growing just fine. Only problem I've noticed (besides overgrowth) is my Ambulia - they grow fast and I had to prune, but the leaves have started browning at the tips. Any thoughts?

20gal
65W
Pressurized Co2 30-40ppm
Regular dosing of Trace, K (phosphate and nitrate as needed)
Weekly PWC - 45%

WaterPond · 05-18-2007, 06:45 PM

are you sure they are browning and not getting pink/red?

In high light with lots of nutrients, that was ambulia will do.

Hoovercat · 05-18-2007, 07:34 PM

How long is your photoperiod? Since I adjusted mine down to 8hrs. I have less problems like that.

Jchillin · 05-18-2007, 08:45 PM

Indeed, this is one plant that is better when you prune them before they reach the higher levels of the tank as I have seen the same thing, they look absolutely horrid when the tips discolor.

rkilling1 · 05-18-2007, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jchillin

Indeed, this is one plant that is better when you prune them before they reach the higher levels of the tank as I have seen the same thing, they look absolutely horrid when the tips discolor.

I have to say that this plant looks very nice when the tips get close to the surface. They turn a nice pink color like WaterPond has said.

PrettyFishies · 05-19-2007, 07:17 PM

it was 11 hrs, I just dropped it to 9 starting today

GlitcH · 05-20-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rkilling1

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Originally Posted by Jchillin

Indeed, this is one plant that is better when you prune them before they reach the higher levels of the tank as I have seen the same thing, they look absolutely horrid when the tips discolor.

I have to say that this plant looks very nice when the tips get close to the surface. They turn a nice pink color like WaterPond has said.

I'm with RK on this one.........The pink tips are my favorite thing about this plant.

PrettyFishies · 05-20-2007, 08:09 PM

Don't you cut it when it reaches the surface?

rkilling1 · 05-21-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PrettyFishies

Don't you cut it when it reaches the surface?

This plant grows sooo fast that there are times that you just have to let it grow. I had to trim it twice a week to keep it from hitting the surface.

Some species you want to grow along the surface. They tend to propagate faster this way.

Some species you do NOT want to hit the surface. These have thick stems and once they break the surface, they start putting all their energy into Emerged growth and will shed it's leaves in the water.

Jchillin · 05-21-2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GlitcH

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Originally Posted by rkilling1

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Originally Posted by Jchillin

Indeed, this is one plant that is better when you prune them before they reach the higher levels of the tank as I have seen the same thing, they look absolutely horrid when the tips discolor.

I have to say that this plant looks very nice when the tips get close to the surface. They turn a nice pink color like WaterPond has said.

I'm with RK on this one.........The pink tips are my favorite thing about this plant.

I wasn't clear. What I meant was, after the pink episode, mine will start turning brown as it nears the surface. It looks positively horrible at that point.

05-18-2007, 04:55 PM	#1
PrettyFishies Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 781 Images: 2	Ambulia So, my Co2 has been running and my plants have been growing just fine. Only problem I've noticed (besides overgrowth) is my Ambulia - they grow fast and I had to prune, but the leaves have started browning at the tips. Any thoughts? 20gal 65W Pressurized Co2 30-40ppm Regular dosing of Trace, K (phosphate and nitrate as needed) Weekly PWC - 45% __________________ 55 gal Malawi (Mixed Mbunas) - In Progress 29gal Freshwater/Brackish 20gal Planted

05-18-2007, 06:45 PM	#2
WaterPond Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Corunna, Ontario (outside of sarnia) Posts: 2,616 Images: 5	are you sure they are browning and not getting pink/red? In high light with lots of nutrients, that was ambulia will do. __________________ Jason Canadian Aquarium Auction!

05-18-2007, 08:45 PM	#4
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,970 Images: 47	Indeed, this is one plant that is better when you prune them before they reach the higher levels of the tank as I have seen the same thing, they look absolutely horrid when the tips discolor. __________________ _________________________________

05-19-2007, 07:17 PM	#6
PrettyFishies Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 781 Images: 2	it was 11 hrs, I just dropped it to 9 starting today __________________ 55 gal Malawi (Mixed Mbunas) - In Progress 29gal Freshwater/Brackish 20gal Planted

05-20-2007, 08:09 PM	#8
PrettyFishies Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 781 Images: 2	Don't you cut it when it reaches the surface? __________________ 55 gal Malawi (Mixed Mbunas) - In Progress 29gal Freshwater/Brackish 20gal Planted

05-18-2007, 07:34 PM	#3
Hoovercat Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Memphis,Tn US Posts: 438	How long is your photoperiod? Since I adjusted mine down to 8hrs. I have less problems like that.

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