I'm New To Plants

[omega59]

Few weeks ago I got two plants, they are basic straight pencil like with a point, no leaves. Now one I saw hasn't much roots other has long ones. I placed them in my tank but they are going yellow and mushy dying, I take the yellow strands off. My tank is 10 gallons has 7 guppy fry 1 snail and I use sand for bottom, and regular bulbs. Also tetra whisper t10 filter and I keep light on a few hour a day.

 

[Gourami123]

you need the light to by on for 10 hours at least
sand is great
plants have ph and temp requirements just as fish so look up the type of plant you bought for these
hope this helps

 

[lljdma06]

you need the light to by on for 10 hours at least
sand is great
plants have ph and temp requirements just as fish so look up the type of plant you bought for these
hope this helps

Is it even an aquatic plant?

A survey of non aquatic plants

Take a look at the above thread. A picture of your plants would also be helpful.

No leaves sounds like bamboo or dracaena, but without a picture I couldn't tell for sure.

llj

 

[omega59]

They look like the Ophiopogon japonicas but these don't have blue flowers in them. From my understanding they might be a "sword" type. I'll get pics soon.

 

[lljdma06]

They look like the Ophiopogon japonicas but these don't have blue flowers in them. From my understanding they might be a "sword" type. I'll get pics soon.

They can have blue, white, or lavender flowers. They do not flower when submerged. How big is the plant?

llj

 

[omega59]

Maybe 6 inches.

 

[Spanerman]

you need the light to by on for 10 hours at least
sand is great
plants have ph and temp requirements just as fish so look up the type of plant you bought for these
hope this helps

Your asking for algae issues with a 10hour photo period, try 6-7

 

[omega59]

sorry it took so long, here are the pics but they aren't sooo good sorry again. I hope you can see the yellow parts, but i have pulled many off already prior to taking these pictures.

 

[lljdma06]

No problem,

They look like Japanese rush to me, or another non-aquatic. Take them out of the tank, and they might survive in a nice sunny window. Sometimes, you can rescue a non-aquatic and get a nice houseplant out of it.

 

[omega59]

They are not aquatic plants? very odd.

 

[lljdma06]

They are not aquatic plants? very odd.

Not so very odd. Most of the LFS will sell non-aquatics rather than plants that would actually do well in an aquatic environment. The non-aquatics are easier to ship and store and usually the average hobbiest is none the wiser. Many of them will survive for a time submerged even, but eventually most of them decompose and die. Many of the "aquatic" plants in the trade also have terrestrial forms or can adapt to both submerged and either bog or even terrestrial conditions. In reality, it is a rather grey area. The hydrocotyle verticillata I used in my 8g is a prime example. The plant is currently growing in my yard, and yet it clearly thrived in my tank as well. But would I put a croton in my tank, nope.

llj

 

[omega59]

So what should i do, take them out, what if they are water plants wont they die out of water?

 

[lljdma06]

So what should i do, take them out, what if they are water plants wont they die out of water?

I don't think they are aquatic, but I'm only basing this on the pictures you've shown me. If they are not aquatic and you keep them in, they will foul the tank. If they are aquatic and you take them out, yes, they will die, but they won't foul your water.

It's ultimately up to you.

llj

 

[omega59]

What's a good plant for a fry tank 10 gallons then and normal tank lighting,

 

[chesterscot]

java fern maybe ?
scot