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	Is this Hornwort?
Fish On The Brains Hobbyist Posts: 141 Kudos: 126 Votes: 65 Registered: 04-Jan-2005	I bought this plant about a week ago, but didn't know it's species name. The employee couldn't tell me what it was either. It's been in my tank as it came with 2 other smaller stems, and hasn't been doing to hot (very slow growth). It's been left wrapped in the white foam strip with the lead strip holding it all together. So far no roots (if it even roots). I have a 20 gal. with a 55W compact fluorescent strip light, the lamp is a 9325K. Could someone id this plant for me please? Thanks http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/JEG499/unknown.jpg
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
Falstaf Fish Addict Posts: 785 Kudos: 1211 Votes: 196 Registered: 12-Feb-2004	Hi Bala Shark, It's actually a [link=Miriophyllum Aquaticum]http://plantdatabase.qwertydigital.com/plant.php?id=74" style="COLOR: #FFCC00[/link] and it may be that it's not doing so well because of the light of your tank, it also helps to take off the lead and Styrofoam so that the stems don't get hurt and begin to rot.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
Azrael_Darkness Fish Addict Posts: 547 Kudos: 420 Votes: 8 Registered: 26-Oct-2004	A 55 watt for a 20 gallon tank seems like its gonna cause more algae problems then anything. When using high lights you should be dosing with some form of co2 from what i've been told.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
redzoom2001 Hobbyist Posts: 68 Kudos: 63 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Oct-2004	I have two of that plant in bunches buried in the gravel in my eclipse 6 gallon tank... with the lighting that came with it and it has only been in there almost a week and i can already see new growth on both plants... also my guppies just love swimming through it... good luck
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
Fish On The Brains Hobbyist Posts: 141 Kudos: 126 Votes: 65 Registered: 04-Jan-2005	Thanks everyone, but since my first post I've thrown out the little bit of Milfoil that I had. I never really did take for some reason How hardy is Hornwort? Does anyone have it planted in their tank currently? Thanks again
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, Just a caution. For those that are new to plants, the bunched plants that are sold with rubber bands or a small strip of lead around the base of the bunch should NEVER be planted that way. Always take the rubber band or the lead strip off the plants. Wash them under running water (same temp as the tank) removing any dead or dying leaves, unwanted snails, etc. Take a pair of sharp scissors and snip the last 1/4 inch off the base, and then plant them in a "bunch" or group of three stalks in the same hole. Plant them where you want them to grow, and do not disturb them for at least two weeks. That gives the shoots time to grow new roots and begin to start taking their neutrients up through the emerging root system. If you do not separate the new plants, and merely shove them into the gravel the light will not reach the inner plants of the bunch and they will decay and rot, and contaminate those on the outside and soon the whole mess will fall apart. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
T/A Mega Fish Posts: 942 Kudos: 1796 Registered: 20-Feb-2004	FRANK, do you still have to clip the base of the plant if it will be floating and not planted? Edit: I'm refering more towards hornwort, than any other plant. Last edited by T/A at 29-Jan-2005 10:31
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
Bob Wesolowski Mega Fish Posts: 1379 Kudos: 1462 Registered: 14-Oct-2004	Hornwort, ceratophylum demersum, can be floated in your aquarium without trimming the base of the plant. It is a rootless plant that, if you place the stems under the gravel, will form rhizoids to hold it in place. The plant does a great job of absorbing nutrients. based on your light fixture, you should have a nice basis for a planted tank. At 2.75 watts per gallon, you should easily grow medium and bright light seeking plants. I run a little over 3 watts per gallon without CO2 and have no problems with algae. __________ "To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research." researched from Steven Wright
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45


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