It Followed Me Home

[gregswimm]

I got some elodea from my LFS and I noticed something hitched a ride.
Anyone know what it is?

 

[Verminator89]

Looks like the tip off a clump of Cabomba. You've planted it correctly, so it should soon shoot up. They can grow up to 4" a day, and its true believe me haha. Also helps oxygenate the water this plant, so its rather usefull.

 

[gregswimm]

Does it need CO2?

 

[ian]

no plants needs C02 if your light is low enough (if that makes sense lol). Low light means less demand on a plant, which mean slower growth. This plant will shoot up in no time.

 

[Verminator89]

This thing will shoot like a rocket to the moon in a tank where algae could struggle. Slight exageration, but hopefully gives you an indication as to quite how vigorous this thing can grow.

 

[gregswimm]

This thing will shoot like a rocket to the moon in a tank where algae could struggle. Slight exageration, but hopefully gives you an indication as to quite how vigorous this thing can grow.

That's good news, my water has a naturally high phosphate content. I need all the nutrient sponges I can get

 

[iSnail]

It could be a piece of hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum).

 

[gregswimm]

Well, they had both of those plants at the LFS so I guess I just have to wait and see. Is there anything special I need to do if it is hornwort?

 

[Fishy friend2]

it looks more like hornwort to me also, also, hornwort is very easy plant with little needs so it should be fine with out any additives, high light, supplements, etc.

 

[gregswimm]

Not sure if i fall under the 'high light' catagory. I have a 36" fluorescent tube sitting on top of a 29

 

[Fishy friend2]

it would be fine without any high light its a low light plant

 

[Ps3Steveo]

Defo Hornwort 100% prob one of the fastest growing aquatic plants.

 

[gregswimm]

Do you think i can grow it floating? It's not doing much sitting on the bottom of my tank.

 

[Fishy friend2]

yes, i grow mine floating and it does very well.

 

[gregswimm]

yes, i grow mine floating and it does very well.

I'm keeping it in a breeding container because it refuses to float....