Nymphaea Lotus Zenkeri Flowering

darius3 · Oct 26, 2010

Hello,
I have a nymphaea lotus zenkeri for 7 months and I just noticed that it is developing a flower. I measured it and it’s growing pretty fast, about 2cm per day.
I estimate that in 7 days it will reach the surface.
I have an open top tank with lights (3x39W) at 15 cm distance from the water surface.
Do you have any advice for helping the future flower?
Thanks!
Darius

lljdma06 · Oct 27, 2010

That is pretty cool stuff. Post pictures of the blossoming flower. Keep doing what you are doing.

I would personally like a full tank shot if you can muster it.

llj :good:

darius3 · Oct 27, 2010

lljdma06 said:
That is pretty cool stuff. Post pictures of the blossoming flower. Keep doing what you are doing.

I would personally like a full tank shot if you can muster it.

llj

here's a link with the tank's photo.
http

/picasaweb.google.com/darius.munteanu/Aquarium#5532814836866061810
sorry for my photo skills.
I will closely monitor the lotus and post images as soon as I see the flower.

darius3 · Oct 29, 2010

I noticed that the bulb is releasing an oxygen bubble every couple of seconds.
Do you know the reason behind this?
I uploaded a small movie and an updated photo.

lljdma06 · Oct 30, 2010

I know my barclaya blossom did the same thing. I wouldn't be able to offer a good explanation why. As long as the stalk doesn't look rotted or sick and the bulb looks firm and healthy, I think you're fine. Plant looks in fantastic health. :good:

Out of curiosity, can you give some tank stats?

If that blossoms for you, I invite you to post the photo and the video in the plant index and create a profile for this plant.

Plant index

llj

darius3 · Oct 30, 2010

lljdma06 said:
I know my barclaya blossom did the same thing. I wouldn't be able to offer a good explanation why. As long as the stalk doesn't look rotted or sick and the bulb looks firm and healthy, I think you're fine. Plant looks in fantastic health. Out of curiosity, can you give some tank stats?

If that blossoms for you, I invite you to post the photo and the video in the plant index and create a profile for this plant.

Plant index

llj

Tank HW
Filters: JBL cristal profi e900 and Eheim 2213 (440l/h).
CO2 + Ph Controller
lights: T5 3x39W, 5h on/2h off/6h on
gravel: Dennerle Deponit Mix Professional
fertz: Dennerle Perfect Plant System Set (S7, E15, V30)

darius3 · Oct 31, 2010

the bulb reached the water surface today.
check the latest photo!

lljdma06 · Nov 1, 2010

Wow! Cool!

Your stats reflect some older practices, but I am not one to knock something if it is working well for you... You have more light than is currently the trend here, but you've got CO2 and ferts and a nice substrate, so I'm sure you've struck a balance. How long has the tank been setup?

Can't wait to see what color this is... My guess is white.. but who knows?

darius3 · Nov 1, 2010

The tank is running for 8 months.
If you have any advice regarding CO2+ferts+lights please let me know.
I have also a couple of water hyacint plants which for some reason are not doing well.

The future flower looks white to me.

darius3 · Nov 1, 2010

new photos!
http

/picasaweb.google.com/darius.munteanu/Aquarium#5534642889004950194

http

/picasaweb.google.com/darius.munteanu/Aquarium#5534642896664356050

ian · Nov 1, 2010

the tank looks healthy to me, i wouldn't touch anything, just leave it as it is. You arn't encountering any algae problems are you?

BTW, well done with the flower.

darius3 · Nov 1, 2010

ianho said:
the tank looks healthy to me, i wouldn't touch anything, just leave it as it is. You arn't encountering any algae problems are you?

BTW, well done with the flower.

no algae so far.
I also have an army of algae eaters: nerite, oto, molly, red cherry shrimp.

darius3 · Nov 2, 2010

It’s opening time!
http

/picasaweb.google.com/darius.munteanu/Aquarium#5534844280163884930

http

/picasaweb.google.com/darius.munteanu/Aquarium#5534844284618089810
http

/picasaweb.google.com/darius.munteanu/Aquarium#5534844288877015666
http

/picasaweb.google.com/darius.munteanu/Aquarium#5534844292095841842

how can I attach all the photos?
I resized and compress them so they have less than 100KB, but I cannot attach more than one photo to a single post.

stevereade · Nov 2, 2010

Wow, that is absolutely awesome, sounds like your balance is pretty perfect in there, keep up the good work.

lljdma06 · Nov 2, 2010

Darius3, can you imbed the images so we can see them on the posts. I knew it! White with yellow center. Just stunning...

You are sooooo going to do a write up for the Plant index on this species. Excellent job! :good:

This needs to be seen. Doesn't happen often. Going to pin the thread right now...

llj

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