Plant ID

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  1. Khalid

    Khalid Loricariidae

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    Hi
    Please help identify this plant.

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  3. Big G

    Big G Apisto Nutz!!!

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    Looks to me like one of two things.... Bit hard to tell from those pics though!!

    Hygrophilia Difformis

    or more likely...

    Ceratoptris Callicthroides (not sure if I spelt that right??)

    THe latter is what I really think it is, but again, the pics are not the easiest to tell from!!"

    Regards
    G!
     
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    Correct Big G!
    It is: Hygrophila difformis, commonly known as water wisteria.
    It is a plant that can be planted or floated (airial advantage) and is a fast grower,
    but very nice for Bettas and Gourami's to make their bubble nest in.
    Gert.
     
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    Khalid

    Khalid Loricariidae

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    Thanks Big G & Gertjc
    All my pics are cell pics - sorry
    they still in qt until I can get all the snail eggs out of them.
     
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    you can also use a 1:15 mix of jik and water for 2/3 mins to sterilise the plants.
     
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    Khalid

    Khalid Loricariidae

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    used that purple crystals - can't think of the name now
     
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    Conny's crystals - use also for birds and chickens!
     
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    Freaksa Amature Plant"ist"

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    potasium permanganate?
     
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    Khalid

    Khalid Loricariidae

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    thats the one - thanks Freaksa:blink1:
    A too long dip in this will kill most sensitive plants

    update - Plants are snail free and ready for the tank:p
     
    Khalid, May 19, 2010
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