I think this should work--Anacharis *Updated with photo* - Aquarium Advice

lovemybarbs · 12-22-2006, 08:03 PM

I checked plantgeek.com and I think this will pretty much give me a kick start with the planted tank.

They came with some stow away snails, but I left them on. I think the loaches and barbs will appreciate them.

Right now all I have is aqua fern and an unknown slow growing plant other than the new stuff. I just identified the aqua fern and it says I shouldn't bother. Oops.

The new plants came with some babies sprouting off the sides already with some roots. Can I just snip those off and bury them?

Toirtis · 12-22-2006, 09:36 PM

You can....and be sure to keep up with water-changes, anacharis sucks the minerals out of water faster than anything.

lovemybarbs · 12-22-2006, 09:37 PM

I usually do a weekly change. What will that do to the fish?

Lonewolfblue · 12-22-2006, 09:41 PM

Won't do much to the fish, but it will kick start algae, as you will having several dropouts o nutrients. I have anacharis in my 55G, and I tried putting in Wisteria, and it died, lol. Just sucked the nutrients away rom the Wisteria. The only other plant I have in with it right now is Asian Ambulia, and they seem to be doing fine together. I don't dose the tank, it's the upper end of low light, and the only nutrients are rom water changes and daily feeding the fish. Does very well.

lovemybarbs · 12-22-2006, 10:04 PM

So I shouldn't fertilize it???

Lonewolfblue · 12-22-2006, 10:10 PM

You can, yes. I don't because I'm not heavily planted, just a few plants.

lovemybarbs · 12-22-2006, 10:17 PM

I don't think my clowns would eat that.

severum mama · 12-23-2006, 04:55 AM

Haha, you won't have any snails once your CLs realize they are edible!

And I agree that the aqua fern is likely a non-aquatic plant... irritating, isn't it? As for the anacharis, it will thrive even in low-light conditions. Good luck!

lovemybarbs · 12-23-2006, 09:25 AM

Thanks! The barbs seem to be having fun with them.

Will the plant grow to the top of the tank? I have a 55 gallon.

How soon should I snip the the little shoots off or should I leave them on?

rich311k · 12-23-2006, 09:35 AM

They will grow to the top. It will keep growing, if you don't trim it you can wind up with 5 foot long strands of the stuff. I would clip the side shoots of once they are 5-6 inches long.

12-22-2006, 08:03 PM	#1
lovemybarbs Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 856 Images: 5	I think this should work--Anacharis Updated with photo I checked plantgeek.com and I think this will pretty much give me a kick start with the planted tank. They came with some stow away snails, but I left them on. I think the loaches and barbs will appreciate them. Right now all I have is aqua fern and an unknown slow growing plant other than the new stuff. I just identified the aqua fern and it says I shouldn't bother. Oops. The new plants came with some babies sprouting off the sides already with some roots. Can I just snip those off and bury them?

12-22-2006, 09:36 PM	#2
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	You can....and be sure to keep up with water-changes, anacharis sucks the minerals out of water faster than anything. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

12-22-2006, 09:41 PM	#4
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	Won't do much to the fish, but it will kick start algae, as you will having several dropouts o nutrients. I have anacharis in my 55G, and I tried putting in Wisteria, and it died, lol. Just sucked the nutrients away rom the Wisteria. The only other plant I have in with it right now is Asian Ambulia, and they seem to be doing fine together. I don't dose the tank, it's the upper end of low light, and the only nutrients are rom water changes and daily feeding the fish. Does very well. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

12-22-2006, 10:10 PM	#6
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	You can, yes. I don't because I'm not heavily planted, just a few plants. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

12-23-2006, 04:55 AM	#8
severum mama Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,771 Images: 22	Haha, you won't have any snails once your CLs realize they are edible! And I agree that the aqua fern is likely a non-aquatic plant... irritating, isn't it? As for the anacharis, it will thrive even in low-light conditions. Good luck! __________________ WE CAN STAGE A RUNAWAY GOLF CART MARATHON 5 gallon, 45 gallon, and 55 gallon planted 75 gallon SA/CA cichlids 8 gallon Oceanic BioCube nano reef

12-22-2006, 09:37 PM	#3
lovemybarbs Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 856 Images: 5	I usually do a weekly change. What will that do to the fish?

12-22-2006, 10:04 PM	#5
lovemybarbs Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 856 Images: 5	So I shouldn't fertilize it???

12-22-2006, 10:17 PM	#7
lovemybarbs Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 856 Images: 5	I don't think my clowns would eat that.

12-23-2006, 09:25 AM	#9
lovemybarbs Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 856 Images: 5	Thanks! The barbs seem to be having fun with them. Will the plant grow to the top of the tank? I have a 55 gallon. How soon should I snip the the little shoots off or should I leave them on?

12-23-2006, 09:35 AM	#10
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	They will grow to the top. It will keep growing, if you don't trim it you can wind up with 5 foot long strands of the stuff. I would clip the side shoots of once they are 5-6 inches long.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Work in progress (long) , updated 09/10/07	rkilling1	Planted Aquascaping	179	11-28-2008 02:21 PM
Snail Photo & Question -Large, but cool, photo-	David14259	Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion	12	05-31-2007 03:12 PM
MSU's 75g Photo Log - Updated 9/18/06	MSU Fan	Planted Aquascaping	13	09-26-2006 11:11 PM
decent photo at last-updated with black background.	DeFeKt	Members Freshwater Tanks Showcase	10	05-22-2006 08:49 AM