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	Anyone with experiences with banana palnt (Nymphoids aquatica)?
GobyFan2007 Fish Addict Posts: 615 Kudos: 363 Votes: 65 Registered: 03-Feb-2007	Hi all, i have seen these plants for EXTREMELY cheap prices at the LFS. They are little banana-like things, and i heard that they grow big, and dont need too much light. Anyone here have these? I heard that propogation is easy be cutting off the floating leaves. Did anyone try? Thanks a million! ><> ~=!Vote Today!=~ <>< -----> View My Dragons <-----
Posted 22-Apr-2007 08:12
mattyboombatty Moderator Tenellus Obsessor Posts: 2790 Kudos: 1507 Votes: 1301 Registered: 26-Mar-2004	These are pretty easy to grow, and don't require much light because they will send their leaves up to the surface of the tank. This will shade out other plants though, so be careful there. I'd still recommend over 1wpg of fluorescent light for them. They probably aren't too fussy about ferts, but I'd at least have the macros there....NO3 and PO4. I think you are right about the propagation of these. the leaves with some stalk seem to re-root. I have seen some leaves reach a pretty decent size though, maybe 3-4 inches in diameter, which I guess isn't too big. Critical Fertilator: The Micromanager of Macronutrients
Posted 22-Apr-2007 15:46
GobyFan2007 Fish Addict Posts: 615 Kudos: 363 Votes: 65 Registered: 03-Feb-2007	Oh, ok. Thanks Matty, i actually am getting a new light strip somewhere in the next few months or so. I just wanted to make sure that what i got was allowed for use, as this would be my "other" main focus in the new hex tank. ><> ~=!Vote Today!=~ <>< -----> View My Dragons <-----
Posted 22-Apr-2007 21:44
catdancer Big Fish Mad Scientist Posts: 471 Kudos: 138 Votes: 13 Registered: 15-Apr-2007	I had one of these plants that grew pretty big under standard light conditions (your All Glass standard bulb that comes with a kit). I did not notice any requirement for additional nutrients as this plant was in a breeder tank with little substrat and without fertilizer. Just don't cover the banana like structures in the gravel.
Posted 24-Apr-2007 04:33


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