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Sudden plant deaths
Group,
Four days ago, I started losing my Mint Bacopa, Sunset Hygrophila, Wisteria, and Red Ludwigia. Two days ago, I discovered that my heater was no longer working. The water temperature was only 68F. I, of course, immediately bought a new heater. Considering the timing, this is certainly a plausible cause I would think. However, I do not see improvements in the remaining Sunset Hygrophila (Again, this is day two). Their new leaves are small and very pale - completely unlike the large, wavy, bright pink leaves that I have come to know. Also, I have a Dwarf Lilly in the aquarium which was not affected. Since it is a rooted plant, I was curious to know if it was getting a mineral from the substrate that was not available to the stem plants. However, like I said, this was sudden, not over a period of time as I would expect to see if it were a mineral deficiency. Just incase, I upped my dosage of Seachem Flourish, but the only improvement I saw was in the green algae on my driftwood. So what does everyone think? Is the failed heater truly to blame, or did something else, coincidentally, go wrong at the same time? If it was the heater, will the remaining plants start producing leaves normally again, or should I replace them? For current water parameters, lighting, filtration, and pictures of the aquarium from a week ago, visit my website at http://marting83.tripod.com/aquarium.htm In advance, thanks for your help, Martin |
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68° isn't cold enough to harm your plants although it may slow their growth
somewhat. The ludwigia in particular should continue to grow satisfactorily at that temperature. I keep my tanks at about 72° (or even a little less) because I find it does inhibit the algae. My angels would prefer warmer water but, then, they bitch about everything, the little *******s. In general, your plants will grow at temperatures lower than your fish will tolerate - in other words, you're fish will be visibly distressed before your plants stop growing. It might nudge your lily into a dormant stage, though. Martin A. Gross wrote in message m... Group, Four days ago, I started losing my Mint Bacopa, Sunset Hygrophila, Wisteria, and Red Ludwigia. Two days ago, I discovered that my heater was no longer working. The water temperature was only 68F. I, of course, immediately bought a new heater. Considering the timing, this is certainly a plausible cause I would think. However, I do not see improvements in the remaining Sunset Hygrophila (Again, this is day two). Their new leaves are small and very pale - completely unlike the large, wavy, bright pink leaves that I have come to know. Also, I have a Dwarf Lilly in the aquarium which was not affected. Since it is a rooted plant, I was curious to know if it was getting a mineral from the substrate that was not available to the stem plants. However, like I said, this was sudden, not over a period of time as I would expect to see if it were a mineral deficiency. Just incase, I upped my dosage of Seachem Flourish, but the only improvement I saw was in the green algae on my driftwood. So what does everyone think? Is the failed heater truly to blame, or did something else, coincidentally, go wrong at the same time? If it was the heater, will the remaining plants start producing leaves normally again, or should I replace them? For current water parameters, lighting, filtration, and pictures of the aquarium from a week ago, visit my website at http://marting83.tripod.com/aquarium.htm In advance, thanks for your help, Martin |
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for the ludwigia and hygro the temperature was just under the edge, 68 F is
the limit, are u sure the temperature didnt went under? for the bacopa the recommended min is 72 F, so check how many days it was went you discovered your damaged heater. it think your plants will recover if the leaves were only damaged and the temperature wasnt that low for many days. good luck. "Dunter Powries" wrote in message news 68° isn't cold enough to harm your plants although it may slow their growth somewhat. The ludwigia in particular should continue to grow satisfactorily at that temperature. I keep my tanks at about 72° (or even a little less) because I find it does inhibit the algae. My angels would prefer warmer water but, then, they bitch about everything, the little *******s. In general, your plants will grow at temperatures lower than your fish will tolerate - in other words, you're fish will be visibly distressed before your plants stop growing. It might nudge your lily into a dormant stage, though. Martin A. Gross wrote in message m... Group, Four days ago, I started losing my Mint Bacopa, Sunset Hygrophila, Wisteria, and Red Ludwigia. Two days ago, I discovered that my heater was no longer working. The water temperature was only 68F. I, of course, immediately bought a new heater. Considering the timing, this is certainly a plausible cause I would think. However, I do not see improvements in the remaining Sunset Hygrophila (Again, this is day two). Their new leaves are small and very pale - completely unlike the large, wavy, bright pink leaves that I have come to know. Also, I have a Dwarf Lilly in the aquarium which was not affected. Since it is a rooted plant, I was curious to know if it was getting a mineral from the substrate that was not available to the stem plants. However, like I said, this was sudden, not over a period of time as I would expect to see if it were a mineral deficiency. Just incase, I upped my dosage of Seachem Flourish, but the only improvement I saw was in the green algae on my driftwood. So what does everyone think? Is the failed heater truly to blame, or did something else, coincidentally, go wrong at the same time? If it was the heater, will the remaining plants start producing leaves normally again, or should I replace them? For current water parameters, lighting, filtration, and pictures of the aquarium from a week ago, visit my website at http://marting83.tripod.com/aquarium.htm In advance, thanks for your help, Martin |
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Actually, the only plant that actually died WAS the Bacopa. The Ludwiga
lost a large number of leaves, but appears to be better just thismorning - regaining it's Red coloration on new leaves. As for the Hygrophila, I'm still concerned. It's continues to produce pale, upside down leaves (With the exception of 2 stems) . To answer your question Carlos, no, I'm not sure that 68F was the lowest temperature. That was the temperature when I noticed the heater was not working. I, unfortunately, have no way of knowing how long the heater was broken before I noticed the problem. Martin "Carlos" wrote in message ... for the ludwigia and hygro the temperature was just under the edge, 68 F is the limit, are u sure the temperature didnt went under? for the bacopa the recommended min is 72 F, so check how many days it was went you discovered your damaged heater. it think your plants will recover if the leaves were only damaged and the temperature wasnt that low for many days. good luck. "Dunter Powries" wrote in message news 68° isn't cold enough to harm your plants although it may slow their growth somewhat. The ludwigia in particular should continue to grow satisfactorily at that temperature. I keep my tanks at about 72° (or even a little less) because I find it does inhibit the algae. My angels would prefer warmer water but, then, they bitch about everything, the little *******s. In general, your plants will grow at temperatures lower than your fish will tolerate - in other words, you're fish will be visibly distressed before your plants stop growing. It might nudge your lily into a dormant stage, though. Martin A. Gross wrote in message m... Group, Four days ago, I started losing my Mint Bacopa, Sunset Hygrophila, Wisteria, and Red Ludwigia. Two days ago, I discovered that my heater was no longer working. The water temperature was only 68F. I, of course, immediately bought a new heater. Considering the timing, this is certainly a plausible cause I would think. However, I do not see improvements in the remaining Sunset Hygrophila (Again, this is day two). Their new leaves are small and very pale - completely unlike the large, wavy, bright pink leaves that I have come to know. Also, I have a Dwarf Lilly in the aquarium which was not affected. Since it is a rooted plant, I was curious to know if it was getting a mineral from the substrate that was not available to the stem plants. However, like I said, this was sudden, not over a period of time as I would expect to see if it were a mineral deficiency. Just incase, I upped my dosage of Seachem Flourish, but the only improvement I saw was in the green algae on my driftwood. So what does everyone think? Is the failed heater truly to blame, or did something else, coincidentally, go wrong at the same time? If it was the heater, will the remaining plants start producing leaves normally again, or should I replace them? For current water parameters, lighting, filtration, and pictures of the aquarium from a week ago, visit my website at http://marting83.tripod.com/aquarium.htm In advance, thanks for your help, Martin |
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Actually, the only plant that actually died WAS the Bacopa. The Ludwiga
lost a large number of leaves, but appears to be better just thismorning - regaining it's Red coloration on new leaves. As for the Hygrophila, I'm still concerned. It's continues to produce pale, upside down leaves (With the exception of 2 stems) . To answer your question Carlos, no, I'm not sure that 68F was the lowest temperature. That was the temperature when I noticed the heater was not working. I, unfortunately, have no way of knowing how long the heater was broken before I noticed the problem. Martin "Carlos" wrote in message ... for the ludwigia and hygro the temperature was just under the edge, 68 F is the limit, are u sure the temperature didnt went under? for the bacopa the recommended min is 72 F, so check how many days it was went you discovered your damaged heater. it think your plants will recover if the leaves were only damaged and the temperature wasnt that low for many days. good luck. "Dunter Powries" wrote in message news 68° isn't cold enough to harm your plants although it may slow their growth somewhat. The ludwigia in particular should continue to grow satisfactorily at that temperature. I keep my tanks at about 72° (or even a little less) because I find it does inhibit the algae. My angels would prefer warmer water but, then, they bitch about everything, the little *******s. In general, your plants will grow at temperatures lower than your fish will tolerate - in other words, you're fish will be visibly distressed before your plants stop growing. It might nudge your lily into a dormant stage, though. Martin A. Gross wrote in message m... Group, Four days ago, I started losing my Mint Bacopa, Sunset Hygrophila, Wisteria, and Red Ludwigia. Two days ago, I discovered that my heater was no longer working. The water temperature was only 68F. I, of course, immediately bought a new heater. Considering the timing, this is certainly a plausible cause I would think. However, I do not see improvements in the remaining Sunset Hygrophila (Again, this is day two). Their new leaves are small and very pale - completely unlike the large, wavy, bright pink leaves that I have come to know. Also, I have a Dwarf Lilly in the aquarium which was not affected. Since it is a rooted plant, I was curious to know if it was getting a mineral from the substrate that was not available to the stem plants. However, like I said, this was sudden, not over a period of time as I would expect to see if it were a mineral deficiency. Just incase, I upped my dosage of Seachem Flourish, but the only improvement I saw was in the green algae on my driftwood. So what does everyone think? Is the failed heater truly to blame, or did something else, coincidentally, go wrong at the same time? If it was the heater, will the remaining plants start producing leaves normally again, or should I replace them? For current water parameters, lighting, filtration, and pictures of the aquarium from a week ago, visit my website at http://marting83.tripod.com/aquarium.htm In advance, thanks for your help, Martin |
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Sudden plant deaths
Actually, the only plant that actually died WAS the Bacopa. The Ludwiga
lost a large number of leaves, but appears to be better just thismorning - regaining it's Red coloration on new leaves. As for the Hygrophila, I'm still concerned. It's continues to produce pale, upside down leaves (With the exception of 2 stems) . To answer your question Carlos, no, I'm not sure that 68F was the lowest temperature. That was the temperature when I noticed the heater was not working. I, unfortunately, have no way of knowing how long the heater was broken before I noticed the problem. Martin "Carlos" wrote in message ... for the ludwigia and hygro the temperature was just under the edge, 68 F is the limit, are u sure the temperature didnt went under? for the bacopa the recommended min is 72 F, so check how many days it was went you discovered your damaged heater. it think your plants will recover if the leaves were only damaged and the temperature wasnt that low for many days. good luck. "Dunter Powries" wrote in message news 68° isn't cold enough to harm your plants although it may slow their growth somewhat. The ludwigia in particular should continue to grow satisfactorily at that temperature. I keep my tanks at about 72° (or even a little less) because I find it does inhibit the algae. My angels would prefer warmer water but, then, they bitch about everything, the little *******s. In general, your plants will grow at temperatures lower than your fish will tolerate - in other words, you're fish will be visibly distressed before your plants stop growing. It might nudge your lily into a dormant stage, though. Martin A. Gross wrote in message m... Group, Four days ago, I started losing my Mint Bacopa, Sunset Hygrophila, Wisteria, and Red Ludwigia. Two days ago, I discovered that my heater was no longer working. The water temperature was only 68F. I, of course, immediately bought a new heater. Considering the timing, this is certainly a plausible cause I would think. However, I do not see improvements in the remaining Sunset Hygrophila (Again, this is day two). Their new leaves are small and very pale - completely unlike the large, wavy, bright pink leaves that I have come to know. Also, I have a Dwarf Lilly in the aquarium which was not affected. Since it is a rooted plant, I was curious to know if it was getting a mineral from the substrate that was not available to the stem plants. However, like I said, this was sudden, not over a period of time as I would expect to see if it were a mineral deficiency. Just incase, I upped my dosage of Seachem Flourish, but the only improvement I saw was in the green algae on my driftwood. So what does everyone think? Is the failed heater truly to blame, or did something else, coincidentally, go wrong at the same time? If it was the heater, will the remaining plants start producing leaves normally again, or should I replace them? For current water parameters, lighting, filtration, and pictures of the aquarium from a week ago, visit my website at http://marting83.tripod.com/aquarium.htm In advance, thanks for your help, Martin |
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Sudden plant deaths
Actually, the only plant that actually died WAS the Bacopa. The Ludwiga
lost a large number of leaves, but appears to be better just thismorning - regaining it's Red coloration on new leaves. As for the Hygrophila, I'm still concerned. It's continues to produce pale, upside down leaves (With the exception of 2 stems) . To answer your question Carlos, no, I'm not sure that 68F was the lowest temperature. That was the temperature when I noticed the heater was not working. I, unfortunately, have no way of knowing how long the heater was broken before I noticed the problem. Martin "Carlos" wrote in message ... for the ludwigia and hygro the temperature was just under the edge, 68 F is the limit, are u sure the temperature didnt went under? for the bacopa the recommended min is 72 F, so check how many days it was went you discovered your damaged heater. it think your plants will recover if the leaves were only damaged and the temperature wasnt that low for many days. good luck. "Dunter Powries" wrote in message news 68° isn't cold enough to harm your plants although it may slow their growth somewhat. The ludwigia in particular should continue to grow satisfactorily at that temperature. I keep my tanks at about 72° (or even a little less) because I find it does inhibit the algae. My angels would prefer warmer water but, then, they bitch about everything, the little *******s. In general, your plants will grow at temperatures lower than your fish will tolerate - in other words, you're fish will be visibly distressed before your plants stop growing. It might nudge your lily into a dormant stage, though. Martin A. Gross wrote in message m... Group, Four days ago, I started losing my Mint Bacopa, Sunset Hygrophila, Wisteria, and Red Ludwigia. Two days ago, I discovered that my heater was no longer working. The water temperature was only 68F. I, of course, immediately bought a new heater. Considering the timing, this is certainly a plausible cause I would think. However, I do not see improvements in the remaining Sunset Hygrophila (Again, this is day two). Their new leaves are small and very pale - completely unlike the large, wavy, bright pink leaves that I have come to know. Also, I have a Dwarf Lilly in the aquarium which was not affected. Since it is a rooted plant, I was curious to know if it was getting a mineral from the substrate that was not available to the stem plants. However, like I said, this was sudden, not over a period of time as I would expect to see if it were a mineral deficiency. Just incase, I upped my dosage of Seachem Flourish, but the only improvement I saw was in the green algae on my driftwood. So what does everyone think? Is the failed heater truly to blame, or did something else, coincidentally, go wrong at the same time? If it was the heater, will the remaining plants start producing leaves normally again, or should I replace them? For current water parameters, lighting, filtration, and pictures of the aquarium from a week ago, visit my website at http://marting83.tripod.com/aquarium.htm In advance, thanks for your help, Martin |
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