Utricularia Graminifolia

[fish_r_great]

An Exerpt

To begin with, Utricularia graminifolia should be offered relatively low light but after the initial 6-8 weeks, where after the plants have obtained a firm hold in the aquarium, the light may be increased. At this point in time, the tiny blocks have now been transformed into a continuous grass-like carpet and this is the time where PLANT NUTRITION liquid should be supplied in order to prevent iron and manganese deficiencies. Our experience with Utricularia graminifolia shows that it is doing best at a pH of 6.8 to 7.0 in water of 7-10 dKh hardness. Fertilization with CO2 is not required but if supplied, the growth is stimulated significantly.

Everyone I've seen who had it, had it in 2 WPG with DIY Co2
It might grow in 1 WPG but not as fast

 

[fish_r_great]

Same to you.

I found a guy on http/www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/

I won't be adding any to my tank for a month or so. If you get some from him (his name is AaronT) make sure you grow some extra and send me some. He doesn't know if he'll have any when I want some. Anyways ask around on there or another plant forum.

P.S. (my name is "the used" on there)

 

[Neal]

In that Tropica article, it says it's suitable for the aquarium but it remains a plant for the specialist. Meaning, I probably won't be able to grow it, as i'm rubbish with plants, well I suppose i'm not but I can't make them look good! Reckon specialist just means with decent light and co2? Not someone who is getting it as a first plant? Also, it says the plant is very fragile thus should not be kept with fish that have digging behaviour, I was planning on keeping it in my breeding tank which has kribs and bristlenose plecs, do you think I should still do it?

Neal

 

[Dude]

i read alittle about this plant ...
it is an easy plant

low light plant

dosnt need co2 ... but ofcoarse that co3 never hurts

and it is carnavorus meaning it gets its nutrients from the water ....

i think its a great plant and i recommend it to everyone