OMG my Aunubias Flowered (pics)!

[thrujenseyes]

I've never had this happen before!
Is there anything special I need to do?
Will it survive if it can't breach the surface?
My tank is the fluval edge, so there is no "surface" other than the small opening in the center.
It's so adorable

 

[Coraline22002]

Awww it is adorable. I don't have any answers but I love your tank.

 

[FishNturt808]

You’ll just have to trim it off after it runs it’s course. At least that’s what I do with mine, which is flowering right now too!

 

[FishNturt808]

Is the blossoming rare? Will mine bloom someday too? I have several

I don’t know? Mine started blooming after about 6-8 months of being in my tank. It shoots up a flower about once a month or so now

 

[Colin_T]

Just ignore it. It won't be pollinated and you won't get seeds off it.

 

[FishNturt808]

Fascinating. I will have to google this tomorrow. I want a pretty tank flower too!

I was using seachem florish, but have since switched to aquarium co-op’s all in one(easy green I think). I also use florish excel. But, it started flowering before any of that was done consistently.

 

[Fishmanic]

Many members here don't recommend using flourish excel as it can be detrimental to fish health in the opinion of many people.

 

[CaptainBarnicles]

Congratulations! What a beautiful tank and a beautiful flower! I had one that used to flower too, it was a different variety though. It used to send a runner right to the surface then explode into a flower

 

[thrujenseyes]

Awesome! They look like anthuriums or peace lilies! Love it! None of mine are blossoming. Didn’t even know they did.

Yes just like peace lilies!! And I had no idea either?!?!

 

[thrujenseyes]

Awww it is adorable. I don't have any answers but I love your tank.

thank you!

 

[thrujenseyes]

You’ll just have to trim it off after it runs it’s course. At least that’s what I do with mine, which is flowering right now too!

Sounds good! I've had Anubias for 7 years and never had this happen! I'm so excited!

Is the blossoming rare? Will mine bloom someday too? I have several

I have no idea!?! It's rare for me! ha

Just ignore it. It won't be pollinated and you won't get seeds off it.

Well I certainly can't ignore it...I'm taking pics like crazy because I have no idea if it will ever happen again!

Fascinating. I will have to google this tomorrow. I want a pretty tank flower too!

I need to do this also as I was so shocked and happy

Many members here don't recommend using flourish excel as it can detrimental to fish health in the opinion of many people.

I only use Flourish Comprehensive once a week, the day after water change. (when I remember to do so) ha

Congratulations! What a beautiful tank and a beautiful flower! I had one that used to flower too, it was a different variety though. It used to send a runner right to the surface then explode into a flower

Well thank you!!!!!!! I'm beyond thrilled. I noticed the runner a few days ago and the little "pod" looked too thick to be a leaf and I was like "is something happening here?!?!? Am I going to get a flower"?!? And the next morning BAM! YAY!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Linkandnavi]

I've never had this happen before!
Is there anything special I need to do?
Will it survive if it can't breach the surface?
My tank is the fluval edge, so there is no "surface" other than the small opening in the center.
It's so adorable

Well done! Looks great mine flowered in my angelfish tank for the first time this week too

 

[FishHobby99]

Many members here don't recommend using flourish excel as it can detrimental to fish health in the opinion of many people.

What do you prefer?

 

[Fishmanic]

I use flourish comprehensive and sometimes use flourish trace elements. I DO NOT recommend the use of Excel.

 

[Linkandnavi]

I don't use Excel or any liquid carbon. Not a substitute for Co2 (some manufacturers still try and market it as such, others are more honest and market it as an algaecide). I've used Flourish in the past.

I have the most success with TNClite. The lite version is phosphate and nitrate free. I have high levels of both in my tap water so that's best for me. They do a "complete" version with added phosphate and nitrate.