New Plants!

[Jen]

Just got back from the fish store and got 2 new plants... I can't wait until I get some more and really get this tank looking great. I really want a nicely planted tank.

Anubias Lanceolata

and Cryptocoryne Undulata

 

[Silly me]

I love your Anubias Lanceolata.. absolutely beautifully

 

[gale]

Very nice! I'm jealous-my lfs doesn't even stock live plants. They say they do in the spring/summer so we'll see.

 

[nitro]

That Anubias Lanceolata is stunning!

 

[Jen]

Thanks for the coments. I'm starting to wish I had bought a few more of the anubias. They had 5 more, but I dont like buying too many at once in case they dont like my tank.

 

[kenneth_kpe]

i have a question about anubias species of plants ? do you have to plant the er.. plant with its rhizome above the substrate ? or does it only apply to certain species of anubias ?

 

[Jen]

this one doesnt have a rhimzone yet... its just the bulb. it hasnt started creeping yet. But apparently you do need to watch out for it

 

[opiesilver]

do you have to plant the er.. plant with its rhizome above the substrate ? or does it only apply to certain species of anubias ?

Do not plant the rhizome and yes it applies to all species of Anubias.

 

[Jen]

Maybe I don't know what it rhimzone is. My plant has a bulb (like the onion plant thinger) with about 3 thick roots coming off. There are 5 leaves coming off the bulb. What exactly is the rhimzome?

 

[opiesilver]

The "bulb" is the rhizome. If it's buried it will eventually rot away.

 

[gale]

Here's an old thread where i asked what a rhizome is:
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=70125

 

[Jen]

Thanks. That helps a lot. I will have to pull that out when I get home after my gruling 16 hour work day

 

[Jen]

Here is a picture of the plant/root system. can someone point out which is the rhimzone?

Thanks

 

[gale]

It's the bulb-y part just above the roots. Just put the roots only in the substrate and the rest just pretty much sits on top. Every time I look at my anubias (nana) I feel like it's not secure in there but it seems to be doing well.

 

[Jen]

perect. thats how i have it. Thanks for the help