Bolbitis Q - Aquarium Advice

dr_girlfriend · 03-19-2005, 05:17 PM

I have bolbitis in my tank and it has developed black leaves. it doesn't look like its dying, but it has definitley changed color over the past week or so. is this normal or is it doomed? I would like to get some more, but maybe my tank is not suitable. The specimen I have right now is in a 29 [acronym:5b7c77f554="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:5b7c77f554] with low lighting and a [acronym:5b7c77f554="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:5b7c77f554] of around 8, temp 78.
I read on your plant profile that hard water can cause black spots, would this plant be better in my lower [acronym:5b7c77f554="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:5b7c77f554] tank(but the hardness is the same)? Or could it thrive in hard water?
Thanks for any info.

opiesilver · 03-19-2005, 06:38 PM

That's kinda weird because we have it for months in extremely hard water without that happening. Usually what happens with bolbitis is that you will see the old leaves darken but not turn black and the newer frond grow out with a bright green color as it adapts to the new water conditions that it's in. Make sure that you have it in a spot where it gets some water current. It doesn't seem to do well in relatively still water.

dr_girlfriend · 03-20-2005, 12:50 AM

well heres a pic of it. I moved it in front of my powerhead maybe that will perk it up.

dr_girlfriend · 03-20-2005, 12:58 AM

try again

opiesilver · 03-20-2005, 03:35 PM

Those leaves are pretty much dead. Let me know if you do not get any new fronds from the rhizome.

dr_girlfriend · 03-22-2005, 09:39 AM

ah crap.....alright, thanks for your help bro, I'll keep ya posted.

opiesilver · 03-27-2005, 08:33 PM

How's it doing this week?

dr_girlfriend · 03-29-2005, 06:45 AM

Well, not so good. I had to trim off 2 of the leaves. The rhizome is black, but I do see a few little green sprigs. So, hopefully a good sign!

03-19-2005, 05:17 PM	#1
dr_girlfriend Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N. CA Posts: 701 Images: 23	Bolbitis Q I have bolbitis in my tank and it has developed black leaves. it doesn't look like its dying, but it has definitley changed color over the past week or so. is this normal or is it doomed? I would like to get some more, but maybe my tank is not suitable. The specimen I have right now is in a 29 [acronym:5b7c77f554="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:5b7c77f554] with low lighting and a [acronym:5b7c77f554="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:5b7c77f554] of around 8, temp 78. I read on your plant profile that hard water can cause black spots, would this plant be better in my lower [acronym:5b7c77f554="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]ph[/acronym:5b7c77f554] tank(but the hardness is the same)? Or could it thrive in hard water? Thanks for any info. __________________ Fish are friends, not food We weep for the bird's cry, but not for the blood of a fish. Blessed are those who have voice. Pinky: "What are those Brain?" (pointing to a group of people protesting) Brain: "People without jobs Pinky." N. California aquarium maintenance, scuba certification, and boat services. Need computer services in N. California? Click here!

03-19-2005, 06:38 PM	#2
opiesilver Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tea, SD Posts: 69	That's kinda weird because we have it for months in extremely hard water without that happening. Usually what happens with bolbitis is that you will see the old leaves darken but not turn black and the newer frond grow out with a bright green color as it adapts to the new water conditions that it's in. Make sure that you have it in a spot where it gets some water current. It doesn't seem to do well in relatively still water. __________________ Del Goins AquariumPlant.com Webmaster Need Plants? http://aquariumplant.com

03-20-2005, 12:50 AM	#3
dr_girlfriend Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N. CA Posts: 701 Images: 23	well heres a pic of it. I moved it in front of my powerhead maybe that will perk it up. __________________ Fish are friends, not food We weep for the bird's cry, but not for the blood of a fish. Blessed are those who have voice. Pinky: "What are those Brain?" (pointing to a group of people protesting) Brain: "People without jobs Pinky." N. California aquarium maintenance, scuba certification, and boat services. Need computer services in N. California? Click here!

03-20-2005, 12:58 AM	#4
dr_girlfriend Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N. CA Posts: 701 Images: 23	try again __________________ Fish are friends, not food We weep for the bird's cry, but not for the blood of a fish. Blessed are those who have voice. Pinky: "What are those Brain?" (pointing to a group of people protesting) Brain: "People without jobs Pinky." N. California aquarium maintenance, scuba certification, and boat services. Need computer services in N. California? Click here!

03-20-2005, 03:35 PM	#5
opiesilver Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tea, SD Posts: 69	Those leaves are pretty much dead. Let me know if you do not get any new fronds from the rhizome. __________________ Del Goins AquariumPlant.com Webmaster Need Plants? http://aquariumplant.com

03-22-2005, 09:39 AM	#6
dr_girlfriend Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N. CA Posts: 701 Images: 23	ah crap.....alright, thanks for your help bro, I'll keep ya posted. __________________ Fish are friends, not food We weep for the bird's cry, but not for the blood of a fish. Blessed are those who have voice. Pinky: "What are those Brain?" (pointing to a group of people protesting) Brain: "People without jobs Pinky." N. California aquarium maintenance, scuba certification, and boat services. Need computer services in N. California? Click here!

03-27-2005, 08:33 PM	#7
opiesilver Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tea, SD Posts: 69	How's it doing this week? __________________ Del Goins AquariumPlant.com Webmaster Need Plants? http://aquariumplant.com

03-29-2005, 06:45 AM	#8
dr_girlfriend Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N. CA Posts: 701 Images: 23	Well, not so good. I had to trim off 2 of the leaves. The rhizome is black, but I do see a few little green sprigs. So, hopefully a good sign! __________________ Fish are friends, not food We weep for the bird's cry, but not for the blood of a fish. Blessed are those who have voice. Pinky: "What are those Brain?" (pointing to a group of people protesting) Brain: "People without jobs Pinky." N. California aquarium maintenance, scuba certification, and boat services. Need computer services in N. California? Click here!

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