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by bigfish
Tue Jun 17, 2025 1:09 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Why Are My Plants Not Rooting?
Replies: 13
Views: 22

Re: Why Are My Plants Not Rooting?

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I'll try adding some liquid fertilizer and maybe adjust the light duration. I'll keep an eye on the rhizomes to make sure they're not buried or damaged. Appreciate the help!
by bigfish
Tue Jun 17, 2025 2:12 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Why Are My Plants Not Rooting?
Replies: 13
Views: 22

Why Are My Plants Not Rooting?

My Anubias and Java Fern aren't rooting properly in my 20-gallon tank. I've got them tied to driftwood with fishing line, but after three weeks, there's barely any new growth. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate. Using a Finnex Planted+ light for 8 hours a day. Substrate is inert ...
by bigfish
Mon Mar 03, 2025 7:59 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Help with plant care and advice
Replies: 6
Views: 8310

Re: Help with plant care and advice

I've had my fair share of experience with Anubias, and I gotta say, they're extremely slow growers. They take their sweet time to attach themselves to a new piece of wood, especially if they've been in a pot with a significant root system.

I think the only part of the roots that'll actually attach ...
by bigfish
Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:43 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: star grass in new england
Replies: 2
Views: 663

Re: star grass in new england

Thanks for the link, but unfortunately it's out of stock. I prefer to avoid online shopping when possible, which is why I tried here first. Ebay's my next option, I did find some listings there.
by bigfish
Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:41 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: star grass in new england
Replies: 2
Views: 663

star grass in new england

Looking for some star grass - I'm in the Boston Area and have a bunch of plants I'd be happy to trade for a few stalks. If you've got some to spare or know someone who does, send me a PM.