I'm teaching myself about easy aquarium plants and the very first I bought for my betta was an anubias. As an outdoor gardener, I have to confess there is indeed a learning curve! But so far I have some anubias attached to small bits of slate and also floating around. Now that the leaves are off the trees outside more light is hitting the tanks, so algae is an issue (I'd assume summer would be worse!). I picked up one nerite snail and I've let it make the rounds in both tanks. I hope it helps! 🙂
I love anubias and keep some in every planted tank. They are beautiful plants. But even in CO2-injected tanks, anubias grow so slowly that it is nearly impossible to keep algae off their leaves. (For example, the anubias in the opening segment of your video is covered in diatoms.) This is why I use plant weights to hold them down but do not attach them to wood or rock. Anubias need to be easily removable from a tank so they can be dipped periodically in something that will kill off the algae.
@@AndySoop1979 You can use dips with bleach, hydrogen peroxide or commerically-available products containing glutaraldehyde (or a chemically similar compound). For each there are videos about how to use it safely and effectively.
So, question... I had to get a new light and the leaves have gotten lighter. How do I know if there is too much or too little? I have already cranked the light down to 25%. 🤔
Great question! The plant will generally tell you if its conditions are ideal. If you're seeing new growth and not too much algae, the lighting is probably at a good level!
Fluval doesn't get enough credit for putting in the time and energy to make these videos. I wish more companies would join in.
I agree, this videos are very high quality with a good amount of voice over commentary over great visuals.
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My favorite plant 😊
Always have to have anubias in my tanks
Absolutely
I’ve had anubias become engulfed in green hair algae for months. They survived that ordeal and are now in a another tank.
My favourite! I have loads of them in my tank 😊
Agreed
I'm teaching myself about easy aquarium plants and the very first I bought for my betta was an anubias. As an outdoor gardener, I have to confess there is indeed a learning curve! But so far I have some anubias attached to small bits of slate and also floating around. Now that the leaves are off the trees outside more light is hitting the tanks, so algae is an issue (I'd assume summer would be worse!). I picked up one nerite snail and I've let it make the rounds in both tanks. I hope it helps! 🙂
It's one of my go-to plants!
Me too
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I love anubias and keep some in every planted tank. They are beautiful plants. But even in CO2-injected tanks, anubias grow so slowly that it is nearly impossible to keep algae off their leaves. (For example, the anubias in the opening segment of your video is covered in diatoms.) This is why I use plant weights to hold them down but do not attach them to wood or rock. Anubias need to be easily removable from a tank so they can be dipped periodically in something that will kill off the algae.
Same here lol
What do you use to kill the algae off?
@@AndySoop1979 I use peroxide or take a scrubber and take it off the plant
@@AndySoop1979 You can use dips with bleach, hydrogen peroxide or commerically-available products containing glutaraldehyde (or a chemically similar compound). For each there are videos about how to use it safely and effectively.
I have a couple of nerite snails in my tank, and they take care of the diatom accumulation.
So, question... I had to get a new light and the leaves have gotten lighter. How do I know if there is too much or too little? I have already cranked the light down to 25%. 🤔
Great question! The plant will generally tell you if its conditions are ideal. If you're seeing new growth and not too much algae, the lighting is probably at a good level!
@fluval well, it's growing and blooming flowers soooo, I guess it's good. 😅👍