Aponogeton help!

[Stingray68]

I went to my LFS to get a lace java fern but they were all out so in stead I got Aponogeton( have no idea what kind). The lady that sold them to me seemed like she didn't really know what she was doing so she gave me four total on accident. Two of the bulbs were baby's off of the two mother plants. I was wondering how deep I should plant the bulb? And if I don't want some what should I do with them?

 

[Pleky plec]

Well are they already sprouting? If so, apongetons anchor themselves. So just put them in the spot you want them and they'll grow.

 

[Stingray68]

Yes the 2 mother plants are over a foot tall so right now they are just floating in the tank but the babys are about 4 inches tall

 

[Pleky plec]

You should plant the mother plants. And I guess go ahead and plant the babies. Do the babies have roots?

 

[Stingray68]

I have planted the baby's and yes they do have roots but I only have a 10 gallon so I don't want 4 because they would take up over half the tank what should I do with the extra?

 

[Pleky plec]

I have planted the baby's and yes they do have roots but I only have a 10 gallon so I don't want 4 because they would take up over half the tank what should I do with the extra?

Well can you take a pic? And I also have a 10 gallon with an adult apongeton and a baby one that you can't see. I would give it away if you dont want it.

 

[Pleky plec]

Well it depends on the type of apongeton. Some grow slowly. I know I said give them away but now I'm thinking keep all of them. Put up a pick of the mother.

 

[Stingray68]

Ok I will probably sell them but one of the moms are 20 inches long so I know they get big.

 

[Stingray68]

I am trying but my email is not working.

 

[Pleky plec]

I am trying but my email is not working.

Ok well I'm gonna be logged on for a while so take your time.

 

[Stingray68]

Thanks

 

[Pleky plec]

Thanks

No problem.

 

[Stingray68]

This is them before I separated them

 

[Pleky plec]

This is them before I separated them

That looks like apongeton crispus.

 

[Pleky plec]

If the mom is 20 inches long then 1 or 2 would be enough. Wouldn't you agree?

 

[Stingray68]

If the mom is 20 inches long then 1 or 2 would be enough. Wouldn't you agree?

Yes I do I think I will sell the two moms and keep the baby's. How deep should the bulbs be?

 

[Pleky plec]

To the point where the roots are covered with gravel. I'm kinda going through the same thing as you cause we both have a same size tank with apongeton. But the thing is is that I raised mine since they were bulbs and they just rooted themselves. And if you have a ten gallon then the gravel shouldnt be too deep. So just burry them till the roots are covered.

 

[Pleky plec]

And cover the bulb.

 

[Stingray68]

Ok so the bulb will be sticking out some thanks

 

[Pleky plec]

No problem!