Dave Needs Love!

[InaneCathode]

Dave (the terrestrial ivy [don't ask]) seems to be doing great in my tank. His leaves are all flat, non wilted, non fuzzy, and intact. There's even a little bit of root growing out of the gravel and several new leaves coming up.

I want to give him the best environment to live in, he's healthy and i want to keep it that way. I know /nothing/ about plants so any advice would be much appreciated! Does he need some sort of fertiliser or minerals or something?

Water stats:
Ammonia: 1-2ppm
Nitrite: 1< ppm
Nitrate: 10 ppm
pH: 8.2
kH: Very high
Temp: 83F
WPG: 3
Epoxy gravel substrate.

 

[Themuleous]

How long has he been in the water? I would be very surprised if he lasts very long. I take it you've not got any fish in there with him?

Sam

 

[InaneCathode]

Nope, no fish.

He's been in for 4 days or so. He really does look quite happy, the little root piece and leaf are both noticably bigger from yesterday.

He's obviously a terrestrial plant, so if he ends up dying i won't be too heart broken...