red flame sword

1. How do you propagate a red flame sword?
2. How do you grow red ludwigia?
3. How do I keep my Amazon sword healthy?
4. How do you take care of a banana aquarium plant?
5. How do I know if my Java fern is healthy?
6. Is Amazon sword good for Betta?
7. How much light do Java ferns need?
8. Can Amazon swords grow in low light?
9. How do you grow red root floaters?
10. Are banana leaves good for aquarium?
11. How often should you water banana plants?
12. How do you take care of a ludwigia?
13. How do you prune anubias?
14. Can Java fern get too much light?
15. How long can Java fern stay out of water?
16. Do Java ferns need light?
17. Do Bettas like light?
18. Are moss balls good for bettas?
19. Do betta fish get lonely?

How do you propagate a red flame sword?

The Red Flame Sword reproduces through rhizome division as well as by the production of side shoots, which can be removed and replanted. It is very intolerant of copper, so please keep this in mind if you are using tap water in your aquarium.

How do you grow red ludwigia?

Planting and Propagation of Ludwigia Repens

Simply obtain four to five healthy cuttings or stems with roots and plant it in the substrate (2.5 cm or 1 inch deep). Make sure to space out the plants properly, this way they will grow better, and create a wonderful contrast in the tank.

How do I keep my Amazon sword healthy?

Amazon Sword Plant Care Pretty Easy

1. Aquarium pH: 6.5 – 7.5, and some suggest that pH as low as 6.0 is acceptable.
2. Water Temperature: Tropical fish range, 72 – 82 Degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Lighting: Moderate to strong, and for between 10 – 12 hours per day.

How do you take care of a banana aquarium plant?

The banana-shaped roots of this plant should be planted no more than 1/4 of their length. Plant them by gently pressing them into the substrate. The Banana Plant should be provided with a minimum of 2 watts per gallon of light within the spectrum of 5000 to 7000K.

How do I know if my Java fern is healthy?

Buying Java Fern: How to Choose a Healthy Plant

Double check for leaves that are browned around the edges. The entire leaf should be bright to dark green. Also, take a look at the rhizome. A healthy rhizome should be a dark green without any kind of browning.

Is Amazon sword good for Betta?

The broad leaves of the Amazon Sword make it a favorite among Betta fish. ... First, the Amazon Sword can grow quite large; as tall as 3 feet, depending on the species. As a result, it probably isn't the best choice for a five gallon tank. These plants are better suited to Betta tanks at least 10 gallons in size or larger.

How much light do Java ferns need?

In the wild, these plants actually grow in the shade and don't have exposure to strong light. Ideally, it needs 1.5/2 watts of light for each gallon in your tank, using 5000-7000K bulbs. Temperature wise, the plant will grow in cold water and tropical tanks, its preferred temperature is between 68-82^oF.

Can Amazon swords grow in low light?

Amazon swords do better with intense lighting, but they will survive with moderate to low lights. I would suggest not going under moderate and placing them in a tank that doesn't have floating plants to block out their light.

How do you grow red root floaters?

Although Red Root Floaters can thrive in most pH conditions, it will thrive best with a water pH between 6.5 - 7.5. Water pH will depend on how much light you would like to give your floaters (explained below). Water temperatures between 70 F to 82 F are recommended. These floaters love nutrient-rich water.

Are banana leaves good for aquarium?

Banana leaves are used as a botanical in blackwater and shrimp tanks. They release beneficial tannins and are also a food source for micororganisms and invertebrates such as shrimp and snails. Persimmon, oak, guava, mulberry, magnolia, and loquat leaves are some other aquarium-friendly botanicals.

How often should you water banana plants?

Bananas need regualr watering to sustain the large tropical leaves and produce sweet tasty fruit. You should expect to water slowly and deeply every 2 or 3 days during the warmer months. A test when to water is when the top 1/2-1 inch of soil is dry.

How do you take care of a ludwigia?

To achieve strong shoots, the substrate ​should be nutrient-rich under a high-light intensity. Three to five strong specimens could be used for the mid to background area. Ludwigia repens grows well in both very soft and hard water, although soft, slightly acidic water is best.

How do you prune anubias?

Same as with swords, bend it down until it snaps. Anubias stems snap very easily at the rhizome if bent backward. Don't cut them, you want the stems to sever cleanly. That's really good growth, I only have a few that have that many nice white new roots, very healthy.

Can Java fern get too much light?

Too much light can actually cause issues in growing Java Fern, as it will be susceptible to leaf scorching or algae growth. This plant can thrive in a wide variety of temperatures, with an ideal range that encompasses about 25 degrees. It can grow well in tropical tanks as well as in unheated aquariums.

How long can Java fern stay out of water?

they can grow out of water, so I think you should be ok for those 2 hours...

Do Java ferns need light?

A great benefit to this plant is that it does not require substrate, making Java Fern idea for bare bottom tanks. When it comes to growing Java Fern, almost any light will do. ... However, Java Fern will do best if provided with a 6700k spectrum bulb. Any range from low to medium-high light is perfect for this plant.

Do Bettas like light?

Bettas like light so that they know when to wake up and prefer a darker environment to sleep. You may have an aquarium light on your tank and if so, it is probably best for you to turn this on when you wake up in the morning and turn it off just before bedtime.

Are moss balls good for bettas?

Marimo moss balls can live in the same water parameters that bettas thrive in, however they do grow faster in colder temperatures. ... Moss balls also work to retain good tank bacteria, emit oxygen, and reduce nitrate levels which can stress betta fish health at high levels.

Do betta fish get lonely?

Do They Get Lonely? Betta fish are naturally territorial and should not be housed with any other betta fish because they will fight and injure each other, often resulting in death. They are unlikely to get lonely in their tank; however, if they are in a small tank, they may get bored.