Riccia Journal

Well, here's a photo of the newly planted riccia, tied down with hair net to sunken rocks.

My sterbai cories love it.

The rest of my riccia (which was most of it) has been added to my 20 gallon as a floating plant so it can grow naturally. I think it will grow more rapidly this way, and will cause me less worry to ensure its health. When I have a good amount, I'll start making a lawn in the 20 gallon too.

In the mean time, the hatchets and endlers can enjoy the shade. I have a couple of endler fry whove hidden in it, and I've discovered that riccia might be the best way to keep the fry from being eaten in a huge community tank, as they can find refuge among the forks of riccia.

Lookin' good.

Beware, you'll soon have a whole mess of it! I wouldn't worry too much about its growth, especially the floating riccia, because it should spread quickly.

It looks like it will be a good thread in the end. I'd like to see how long it takes to conceal the hairnet. I've got to see If I can get one of my LFS' to get some riccia for me. I love how it pearls once esatablished (in most cases).

Colin

Hi! I've been watching this for a few weeks now as i'm very interested in a ricca covered, rock-filled tank!

How is your ricca progressing? And what is your setup, i.e. lighting + c02