Rotala sp. ''Nanjenshan''

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When I bought this plant, it was green.

I have planted this plant in two different tank, one having about 1.5WPG and another 2.5WPG.

I noticed that the one with the lower light & temperature (27deg), has pinkish tips on the newer growth and the length of each leaf are longer than the one with the higher lighting. Whereas, the one with the higher lighting (temp 29)does not look as attractive, the leaves are shorter and light green.


Both tanks are using DIY CO2 injection.

Can anyone share their experience regarding this plant?

[Simon]

[quote:8719b56316="cs_sg"]When I bought this plant, it was green.

I have planted this plant in two different tank, one having about 1.5WPG and another 2.5WPG.

I noticed that the one with the lower light & temperature (27deg), has pinkish tips on the newer growth and the length of each leaf are longer than the one with the higher lighting. Whereas, the one with the higher lighting (temp 29)does not look as attractive, the leaves are shorter and light green.


Both tanks are using DIY CO2 injection.

Can anyone share their experience regarding this plant?[/quote:8719b56316]

any pix?

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http://www.freewebs.com/chyrls/plantedcurvedfront.htm

The green plant on the right.

The one for the lower light tank was replanted into this tank. After 1 week, the leaves turned green.

[Simon]

[quote:f29185edda="cs_sg"]http://www.freewebs.com/chyrls/plantedcurvedfront.htm

The green plant on the right.

The one for the lower light tank was replanted into this tank. After 1 week, the leaves turned green.[/quote:f29185edda]

interesting looking rotala, as far as I know, rotala requires high light to get it to show the true self, like many other plants.. under low light situation they simple stay green

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I thought so.

However, in my case, my lower light tank had the pinkish tips on the Rotala. However, for this tank in particular (higher light, 2.5W), it remained green.
When I bought it, it was just growing emersed type leaves.
Could it be the tank temperature?

[Simon]

[quote:0b95529a="cs_sg"]I thought so.

However, in my case, my lower light tank had the pinkish tips on the Rotala. However, for this tank in particular (higher light, 2.5W), it remained green.
When I bought it, it was just growing emersed type leaves.
Could it be the tank temperature?[/quote:0b95529a]

ahhh.. check your water parameters, should be different. could it be Nitrate?

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I don't own any test kit at all.

Should I just get one to test my Nitrate?
Which one would you recommend?

[Simon]

[quote:583a3aa1="cs_sg"]I don't own any test kit at all.

Should I just get one to test my Nitrate?
Which one would you recommend?[/quote:583a3aa1]

you shld save up and get one of each

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which one?
Just Nitrate?

[Simon]

[quote:15e0cad5a9="cs_sg"]which one?
Just Nitrate?[/quote:15e0cad5a9]

the basic test kits (No3/No2, pH, kH)

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Any brand in particular that you would recommend for a beginner, in tersm of accuracy and ease of use?

[Simon]

[quote:5ee59aa5="cs_sg"]Any brand in particular that you would recommend for a beginner, in tersm of accuracy and ease of use?[/quote:5ee59aa5]

sera, do not get those 6 in 1 types.. they aint accurate at all

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I'd reccomend Aquarium Phareamtuicals (sp?), cheap and good according to what others say.

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[quote:95dcdf7435="|squee|"]I'd reccomend Aquarium Phareamtuicals (sp?), cheap and good according to what others say.[/quote:95dcdf7435]

Thank you so much.
You've been a great help.