Unknown Plant

[molly100a]

Does anyone know what this is. I noticed it after a water change. In this 29 Gallon I have a Sprite which is also in the pic, wisteria and reneki.

 

[20cc]

looks like algae

 

[aqua_chem]

It's a type of plant called a bladderwort. I believe yours is utricularia gibba. It's a pest not unlike duckweed. Do yourself a favor and remove all that you can.




Interesting fact, its actually a carnivorous plant.

 

[molly100a]

Thanks for the info, I will remove it.

 

[Rivercats]

Make sure you get all of it as one little piece left is enough to start it growing all over again. It can be a pain if it really gets established well and all over your tank. That happened to me many many years ago and I never thought I'd get rid of all of it. Have a little net handy to catch any little pieces that try to float away while removing it.

 

[molly100a]

I will, thank you