Nana

[Navy]

Can Nanas survive long on a DW but no soil in the tank?

[Salphur]

Hi,
i suppose it is alright.. Nanas in fact don't grow well when their roots are planted into the substrate(soil). It depends on the type of Nanas too! So it is alright for them to be tied on driftwood and grow well, however do remember to add liquid fertilisers for their well-being. Sufficient light will help as well.. if you can pump in CO2.all the better!

Cheers!

[dcwk]

Shield them from direct light using tall plants like amazon swords.

[Navy]

Hi,
i suppose it is alright.. Nanas in fact don't grow well when their roots are planted into the substrate(soil). It depends on the type of Nanas too! So it is alright for them to be tied on driftwood and grow well, however do remember to add liquid fertilisers for their well-being. Sufficient light will help as well.. if you can pump in CO2.all the better!

Cheers!

don't plan to add any fertiliser cos they just a deco to my bare aro tank & maybe serve as a hidding place for altums. But i want them to last also.

[torque6]

nana are low tech plants, dont worry too much, however if they start having holes in their leaves or turning yellow, may have to add a bit of nutrients.

[beetlejuice403]

Oh no... think I'd immersed my newly bought Nana into the lapis sand in my 2-feet tank... Must I take it out & then tie to driftwood instead? Please advise & thanks!

[Jervis]

Oh no... think I'd immersed my newly bought Nana into the lapis sand in my 2-feet tank... Must I take it out & then tie to driftwood instead? Please advise & thanks!

I think it's better to tie them to DW (if it will not mess up your tank completely). That's my personal view.

[beetlejuice403]

I think it's better to tie them to DW (if it will not mess up your tank completely). That's my personal view.

Hi Jervis, thanks for you suggestion... just some questions before I 'uproot' my Nana from my lapis sand & then tie to my piece of driftwood...

1) I'd tried to remove the black plastic basket that my Nana comes with when I bought from the LFS but still have a small portion unable to remove as the roots' growth are just 2 much for me to try & remove the plastic. Is it a must to remove the black plastic basket?

2) How do I tie my Nana to the driftwood? I notice that my Nana has a lot of roots already, so can I just tie them onto the driftwood with those thin nylon (plastic) fishing line? How long does it take the Nana's roots to get attached on the driftwood? Do I need to cut & remove the nylon strings when this happens?

3) I'd seen some forumer's very beautifully grown Nana on driftwood, how to achieve that? Had bought a bottle of these Azoo's Plant Gibberellin solution, is it enough for healthy growth of my nana? Or do I still need to buy other stuffs...

So sorry for so many questions, but never was successful with water plants previously whenever I rear fishes... Is it due to the fact that I do not have a light set & CO2 system?

[arotan]

Hi Bros,

can someone tell me how many types of NANA are there?

which are the most easy to keep with minimum light ,CO2 & Fertiliser?

how about other hardy plants which is same like NANA.(Fern?)

any links where i can read up?

[Aquaculture]

Hi,
Nanas in fact don't grow well when their roots are planted into the substrate(soil).

I would like to correct that and tickle your belief

Mine is planted in substrate and has even propagate. Its even rewarding me with flowers now.

[juggler]

Hi Bros,

can someone tell me how many types of NANA are there?

which are the most easy to keep with minimum light ,CO2 & Fertiliser?

how about other hardy plants which is same like NANA.(Fern?)

any links where i can read up?

There are many types. And some are cultivars developed at plant farms. Can check out the plants sites Tropica, Wikipedia and Anubias (Genus)

Anubias do well in low-tech tanks. Jave Ferns are also hardy.