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Old 02-01-2011, 02:40 AM   #1
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Default Urticularia Graminifolia and US fissiden tank

I have tried 3 times in the past to replant UG into my 3ft tank. The 1st time, I planted them in tiny clumps spread around the tank. The 2nd time in larger clumps spread around the tank. The 3rd time, in even larger clumps but within a small area of the tanks and planted close together. Hoping that the denseness of them being planted close together will yield better results, but unfortunately all my efforts failed.

The biggest challenge I face is not keeping them alive but keeping them rooted long enough so that they can get a grip onto the gravel. Thats because I am using Seachem fluorite and the diameter of the gravel is slightly larger than ideal.

Well this time round, I decided to go a little more aggressive. After my UG from my 1ft tank matures, I decided to transplant them wholesale, stock and barrel. I cut out 4in X 3in lawn of UG and planted them into my 3ft tank. This time planting them close together about 1cm apart. I've been keeping a close eye on them and am glad to announce my success. It had been a few months now and so far the UG are doing well. Runners are seen all around the edges but I can still see that they are having a hard time locking into the gravel. But the sides where they are facing other UG lawn seem to entwine together and thus helping each other to lock down. Pics attach. Hopefully this will continue and spread fully.

A little specs of the tank:
Tank size 3ft
Temp 27-29deg
CO2 at 3bps(External reactor)
External cannister filter
Fert - irregular cos sometime I don't dose at all for a couple of weeks.
Seachem Excel about 2mls twice a week.
Ligts PL 36w X 4
Flora ad fauna - Cardinal tetra, Yamato shrimp, Cherry shrimp, Crinium, Nanas and RTL.

thanks
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Old 02-01-2011, 04:19 AM   #2
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nice setup
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Old 02-01-2011, 01:13 PM   #3
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jt1, congrats on your success!

From your description, the floating of the Utricularia Graminifolia seems like a major issue. I just bought my first batch and washed them and they feel much lighter (in weight) than other foreground plants such as HC, etc. Also, the weaker leaves turn a very pale yellow.

You mentioned you cut up smaller pieces from a 4x3" mat of UG. As the leaves and roots intertwine very densely together, may I ask how you weigh them down?

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Old 02-01-2011, 04:20 PM   #4
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Thanks for your reply. I actually cut and planted down a 4inch X 3inch lawn as a whole piece, weighted down by throwing gravel over them. By planting them in small clumps, I was unable to secure them down as they get uprooted easily. Hence the large lawn used.
Best is if you are starting out for the first time, do keep them in dead water or no filter in the tank for the time being. This will prevent them from being uprooted.
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Old 02-01-2011, 08:12 PM   #5
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Here's a pic of the runners growing from an open side. As you can see, they have yet to fully root themselves down even after about 2-3months in the tank.
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Old 02-01-2011, 08:20 PM   #6
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Heres another pic where the UG are planted side by side. The runners forming from both sides meet and cross each other. They then help each other to secure themselves and close the gap between them.

I find that UG are relatively easy to keep alive and won't die easily but maintaining them can be a challenge. If you can find ways of securing them, they will grow well. If not, the runners will break off and float to the surface. The above are just my experience only and sharing with all. IF others have other tips, would useful also.

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Old 03-01-2011, 06:47 PM   #7
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nice UG lawn!
you are the UG man!!
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Old 06-01-2011, 05:02 PM   #8
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very nice setup.. thanks for sharing bro
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Old 06-01-2011, 08:36 PM   #9
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Heres another pic where the UG are planted side by side. The runners forming from both sides meet and cross each other. They then help each other to secure themselves and close the gap between them.

I find that UG are relatively easy to keep alive and won't die easily but maintaining them can be a challenge. If you can find ways of securing them, they will grow well. If not, the runners will break off and float to the surface. The above are just my experience only and sharing with all. IF others have other tips, would useful also.
is Urticularia Graminifolia sold in any lfs?
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Old 06-01-2011, 09:35 PM   #10
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UG may be very hard to grow but they are one of the nicest foreground lawn around.
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