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	Anubias on rock?
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	Edited by Shinigami I know Anubias is often recommended to be attached to rocks so that it's rhizome doesn't rot. Does that mean they can be supported by liquid ferts alone? It seems that as a rooting plant that it would need to get nutrients from a substrate. I'm planning to attach an Anubias barteri on a rock at least 6" over the substrate, and thus it would have no contact with the substrate at all. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 24-Jan-2008 20:59
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, I found this article: http://fins.actwin.com/aquatic-plants/month.9910/msg00209.html Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 25-Jan-2008 00:21
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	If I'm understanding this right, then it should mean that the Anubias should be fine as long as it can get its nutrients, which would have to be liquid since it won't have a substrate for me to bury tablets in. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 25-Jan-2008 01:44
brandeeno Mega Fish Posts: 929 Kudos: 636 Registered: 13-Sep-2007	you could stick a tablet or two under the roots once they cling properly to the rock... and also plenty of liquid ferts will not disapint you... \\\\\\\"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure\\\\\\\"
Posted 25-Jan-2008 03:18
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	There are many plants that have roots that never touch the ground/earth or in a fish tank the substrate. They pick up their nutrients from the water as it passes through the roots. This is one reason I am a firm believer they like plenty of water movement. Also I have found that they prefer to be tied to old DW rather than rocks. MIne only get a liquid fert. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 25-Jan-2008 04:53
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	I figured plants would seem to like to be attached to driftwood better, but there are some rocks that are looking rather bare and I'm not planning on getting any new wood pieces to replace them anytime soon, so it's just what I'm working with. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 25-Jan-2008 05:07
brandeeno Mega Fish Posts: 929 Kudos: 636 Registered: 13-Sep-2007	try to get mosses to cover the rocks rather than other plants as they are hardier and will grow with a lack of nutrients... \\\\\\\"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure\\\\\\\"
Posted 25-Jan-2008 07:02
FishKeeperJim Big Fish Member MTS Anonymous Posts: 348 Kudos: 208 Votes: 186 Registered: 09-Jan-2007	I have an Anubias Nana Petite, that is attached to DW its roots are about 3 inches over the gravel and I have no problems at all with it.Its my understanding that the roots on the anubias are there Primarily to attach the plant to wood and rocks. But unlike the Java Ferns the Anubias can absorb through the roots as well. mts.gif" border="0"> I vote do you? My Tanks at Photobucket
Posted 26-Jan-2008 16:43
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	FishKeeperJim I have also discovered with the A nana that is attached to DW and small rocks that the roots actually can travel several inches and just below the surface of the substrate. I have come to the conclusion it is when the base of the plant is buried that causes the problem. With my large Anubias in the 5ft tank the roots do not actually go into substrate for some reason. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 27-Jan-2008 01:53
Wingsdlc Fish Guru What is this? Posts: 2332 Kudos: 799 Registered: 18-Jan-2005	Here is a picture of Anubias nana in my 55G. Anubias nana As you can see it is attached to a rock as are all but one of my anubias. I does dry ferts pretty heavy and run med/high light with good CO2. They seem to grow really well. The roots do tend to end up in the substrate after time. They Barteri on the wood in my tank even got it's roots into the substrate. Barteri I have come to the conclusion it is when the base of the plant is buried that causes the problem. Keithgh is right on. Best wishes with you your anubias! 55G Planted tank thread 19G Container Pond [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wingsdlc/Ric
Posted 27-Jan-2008 04:35
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	It turns out that the plant I bought does not have much of a root system (there are three little straggly roots coming out), despite the fact there are maybe about seven leaves. I decided to attach it a little bit closer to the substrate, but I did get some liquid ferts so it should be okay. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 27-Jan-2008 04:54
Wingsdlc Fish Guru What is this? Posts: 2332 Kudos: 799 Registered: 18-Jan-2005	I am sure you will be fine. Anubias are really strong plants. The roots will grow out for you in time. The first picture I posted showed the root growth over the course of a few months. 55G Planted tank thread 19G Container Pond [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wingsdlc/Ric
Posted 27-Jan-2008 15:42
FishKeeperJim Big Fish Member MTS Anonymous Posts: 348 Kudos: 208 Votes: 186 Registered: 09-Jan-2007	Yea you should be fine. And Keith I noticed the same thing. mts.gif" border="0"> I vote do you? My Tanks at Photobucket
Posted 27-Jan-2008 20:10


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