Utricularia Graminifolia

[Themuleous]

Just popped in to Aquajardin and they had some in stock! So had a good look at it, the plants weren't in the best of health but you could see the potential and it would definitely make a great 'lawn' affect given its leaf shape.

Unfortunately they only have 3 pots and I think I need 5-6 for my needs, will see if I can get a load from somewhere.

Sam

 

[jayjay]

sam? did you see the new display tank they are using it in?

i found it in there on sunday aswel, didn't have enough money though

 

[Themuleous]

I sure did, looks really good, once the UG fills out it'll look wicked, very sleek and minimal. When I asked if they had any more of the UG in stock he said he didnt as he'd used most of it in that tank! Wish more shops were like that!

 

[jayjay]

the tank looked very good before they changed it aswel, there new java moss looked abit dead aswel lol.

anyway sorry for going off subject about a LFS.

 

[fish_r_great]

I think I'm gonna try this in my new tank instead of a riccia carpet. It seems easy to take care of and makes a great carpet.

 

[piper]

It certainly looks like the perfect carpet plant to me, thanks for th info Zig

 

[Neal]

Would fish, fry and shrimp not get trapped in it? If I find out a bit more about this plant and a source where to get it, i'm deffinately going to give it a try!

Neal

 

[MoreCoffee]

Nice post zig !

Well I've just taken delivery of a new 60cm tank and came online to find some inspiration on what hardscape and plants to use in it ..... I think the foreground is taken care of now

Neal wrote: Would fish, fry and shrimp not get trapped in it?

Hmm interesting thought ..... What a turn around. Now we'll find people asking "What plants ate my fish"

But seriously, I have a few small CRS and wouldnt want them to end up as plant food !


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[fish_r_great]

Would fish, fry and shrimp not get trapped in it? If I find out a bit more about this plant and a source where to get it, i'm deffinately going to give it a try!

Neal

Well I read on another forum that they thought the bladder was to small to eat baby shrimp, but I'm not sure maybe baby shrimp and fry. I think fish would be ok.

 

[Neal]

It would be adult shrimp and fry i'd be worried about, as I was thinking of making a carpet of it in my soon to be breeding tank.

Neal

 

[fish_r_great]

My guess is it eats tiny bugs, but I would try other forums where someone might have more experience with this plant. Tell me what you find out.

 

[fish_r_great]

Ok I just read that there is no way they can eat even baby shrimp. It said that their bladder openins are only big enough for microrganisms to enter.

-Brad

 

[Neal]

Does that also mean things can't get caught in it? Like shrimps legs, tentacles etc...

Neal

 

[fish_r_great]

I suppose so. The article said microrganisms so I'm geussing tiny microscopic things only.

 

[Neal]

Looks like a must have feature for my next tank, could I grow it succesfully with DIY Co2 and 1WPG lighting?

Neal