Camoba in CT wild?

[wrs]

I found tons of camoba at a pond in my town, but I was wondering if that is a natural plant in CT, or would it have to been put there?

Also, if i was to take some home, what should I do to make sure there are nothing that will make my fish sick from it

 

[qwikimpss]

Boil it or bleach it.....abviously wouldnt work tho!

 

[superjalami30]

I use wild plants I find here where I live.

First, I rinse them in distilled water thoroughly and make sure I dont see any eggs or little bugs on them. You can rip the leaves off that have eggs on em, and obviously toss the bugs.

I then put them in a plant "only" tank and treat them with "Mardel Coppersafe".
Yes, I know coppersafe "can" damage plants.
I called the manufactuer and asked if I could use this product in a planted tank, I was told yes, but use a half dose and after 1 week do a large water change and vacuum the substrate thoroughly.
I did so, and have had some plants die, but many survived leading me to believe they died for other reasons then the coppersafe.
I've also used it in a planted guppy tank and had no "tropical" plants die.

Or, you could use melafix, I now use this instead of the coppersafe becuase its safe to use in planted tanks.
Give the plants a few weeks, one to make sure all parasites and bugs are dead, and two, too allow them to reastablish themselves before adding them to your main tank(s).

 

[wrs]

ok.

But does is usually grow in CT?

 

[superjalami30]

What do you mean by CT?

If you mean naturally in the wild I think it does, at least some types of it.
Its probably A type of plant that resembles camoba very closely.
I see several different plants here in streams and lakes that look a lot like camoba.
I'd say it may be a native species to your area.
You could bring a speciman down to your local parks or ministry office and ask them to identify it.

 

[pica_nuttalli]

CT -- Connecticut (or however you spell it...)

wrs, you might find this thread interesting. read the linked article.

 

[superjalami30]

Wow.
Well, if I knew CT meant connecticut I may of thought differently.
Up here in Canada we arent too worried about tropical plants taking over our waterways.
At least -30 degree temps in the winter is good for something.

I cant believe people would throw a non native plant into a lake or river, what negligence!

 

[qwikimpss]

Oh, it happens. Here in NH we have been battling with Milfiol infestations in many lakes. Someone dumped it in a pond from their tank and boaters didnt wash their boats off before transferring it to another pond...spread like wildfire!

 

[wrs]

well then it will be good for me to take some out, and Im sending to the LFS, as they owe me money