Monosolenium tenerum

metfan581 · 07-20-2006, 12:57 PM

Does any one know anything about: Monosolenium tenerum

"For some time Tropica has been selling a plant known as “Pellia”, which has now been renamed Monosolenium tenerum."

How does it grow...Is it a good biginner plant...Conditions for life...I would like to have a plant that looks like the first picture...How do you accomplish that...

Thanks,
metfan581

**BSS** · 07-20-2006, 05:39 PM

I had it for a while a bit over a year ago. I actually kinda liked it (though many don't like its 'invasive' nature). You can see some of my commentary here: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/pl...ghlight=pellia

fresh_lynny · 07-20-2006, 06:21 PM

I think it is pretty, but a lot like riccia it breaks off and floats around and requires some cleanup....

**BSS** · 07-20-2006, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fresh_newby

...and floats around...

I think stating that it 'sinks' around would be more appropriate

! If it floated like typical Riccia, cleanup wouldn't be to cumbersome. But, trying to pick bits and pieces from hidden sections of the substrate can be more challenging.

And, it's not that I don't like the plant....but just for full disclosure!

JenThePlantGeek · 07-20-2006, 09:09 PM

I had a clump of it, very nice clump, sitting in front of my DIY CO2 in my little tank. After I recharged the CO2 it filled up with bubbles and is now floating at the top. Arg! :P

I have a bit of moss growing in mine to hold it together. It is pretty delicate and breaks easily. To grow it like the pictures use reduced flow, high light, and ample CO2 and ferts. The nicest specimen I have came from a small piece that settled on some driftwood in these conditions. I didn't even know it was there until I split up my A. coffeafolia.

SammyP · 07-20-2006, 10:11 PM

i got some from one of these online aquatic plant stores once. the 'pellia' that came was pretty much brown already and it looked like some haggard java moss. i dont think it was the real stuff. anyways, i tied it to a rock and sank it in the tank to see what would happen. yeah it just got more brown and died. it was like, stringy looking, and not very appealing at all. not like the pictures i've seen of it.

metfan581 · 07-20-2006, 10:13 PM

Thank you all...

rain- · 07-20-2006, 10:24 PM

I think Monosolenium is rather nice, but it sure is annoying since it breaks up so easily. That's why I prefer "Süßwassertang", it grows about the same way, but is softer and stays in a clump better than Monosolenium.

Monosolenium isn't really demanding and it is beautiful when it grows in a lush clump. So it's a good choice if you don't lose your patience with plants easily.

JenThePlantGeek · 07-20-2006, 10:26 PM

OOoh rain- I've never seen that before - how COOOOL!

I wonder if that's available in the states anywhere...

**Cardinal Tetra** · 07-20-2006, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JenThePlantGeek

OOoh rain- I've never seen that before - how COOOOL!

I wonder if that's available in the states anywhere...

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sw...free-ship.html

Ryzilla · 07-21-2006, 12:42 AM

I have this in my low-tech shrimp tank. I keep it away from my filter current and it has gone from a 2" x 2" square to about 4" x 8" it has managed to stay well formed. I dont does anything either. It sucks if you have a current.

oceanaqua · 07-21-2006, 07:21 AM

I love this plant, I'm stuck with the name Pellia, its more convinient to say then mono...blah. A warning that once you have it, you can never get rid of it, tiny chunks will remain and gets quite annyoing when you are aquascaping. I remember selling it all away for some vacation money, when I came back...it regrew twice as much. Grows well with co2, grows slow and stringy without co2, it seems to grow best when lying against something. Pellia will grow sideways and even on top of itself, so it must be trim or lower portion will die off.Try tying them to driftwood, it will look very nice. Btw, Subwassertang looks nicer, slower growing and less invasive,but very rare in the states, I had mine imported all the way from italy but it was well worth it.

Like my Afro?

metfan581 · 07-21-2006, 11:29 AM

Thanks again all,
wow i would really like ot get my hands on some "Süßwassertang"

oceanaqua - it looks like you have a lot on your hands ...would you like to send any my way...lol

Momotaro · 07-21-2006, 01:18 PM

That picture is of Monosolenium tenerum, isn't it Oceanaqua?

It does not look like the Susswassertang I have. The plant has too much of a thallus. Susswassertang is rounder.

Mike

(NO! It is not for sale at this time! So please don't ask!)

oceanaqua · 07-21-2006, 05:52 PM

Its a picture of Monosolenium tenerum. Sorry for not stating it. My subwassertang is rounder and it would took forever for me to grow my subwassertang that big. And Metfan581, I'll give you a sample for free, send me your address.

07-20-2006, 12:57 PM	#1
metfan581 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York Posts: 139	Monosolenium tenerum Does any one know anything about: *Monosolenium tenerum* "For some time Tropica has been selling a plant known as “Pellia”, which has now been renamed Monosolenium tenerum." How does it grow...Is it a good biginner plant...Conditions for life...I would like to have a plant that looks like the first picture...How do you accomplish that... Thanks, metfan581 __________________ However, there's always a however.

07-20-2006, 05:39 PM	#2
BSS Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oviedo, FL USA Posts: 1,600	I had it for a while a bit over a year ago. I actually kinda liked it (though many don't like its 'invasive' nature). You can see some of my commentary here: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/pl...ghlight=pellia __________________ 46g bf, XP3 w/ vertical spray bar, CO2 w/ SMS122 & diffuser,100% Flourite, 96w+55w cf AHS, AGA Member

07-20-2006, 06:21 PM	#3
fresh_lynny Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (59/100%) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 3,254	I think it is pretty, but a lot like riccia it breaks off and floats around and requires some cleanup.... __________________ Eheim Chickie #203 Filstar Pimpette # 56 not-so-newby anymore? 90 gal acrylic, Coralife Aquapro 150x2 Metal Halides, 55x2 50/50 PC, 3 lunars, Hydor inline, 9w TurboTwist UV, Pressurized CO2, Rhinox 5000 glass co2 diffusor, Rex Grigg CO2 all-in-one, Milwaukee pH controller, 2 Eheim Pro II 2026's, Filstar XP3 backup, lilies, Eco Complete, Greg Watson dry ferts, EI mod http://www.paparazzi-weim.com

07-20-2006, 09:09 PM	#5
JenThePlantGeek Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (36/100%) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,143	I had a clump of it, very nice clump, sitting in front of my DIY CO2 in my little tank. After I recharged the CO2 it filled up with bubbles and is now floating at the top. Arg! :P I have a bit of moss growing in mine to hold it together. It is pretty delicate and breaks easily. To grow it like the pictures use reduced flow, high light, and ample CO2 and ferts. The nicest specimen I have came from a small piece that settled on some driftwood in these conditions. I didn't even know it was there until I split up my A. coffeafolia. __________________ Circle City Aquarium Club (Indianapolis) - VP & Horticulture Awards Program Chair I <3 Eheim #195 Everyone seems normal... until you get to know them.

07-20-2006, 10:13 PM	#7
metfan581 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York Posts: 139	Thank you all... __________________ However, there's always a however.

07-20-2006, 10:11 PM	#6
SammyP Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Westbury, NY Posts: 316	i got some from one of these online aquatic plant stores once. the 'pellia' that came was pretty much brown already and it looked like some haggard java moss. i dont think it was the real stuff. anyways, i tied it to a rock and sank it in the tank to see what would happen. yeah it just got more brown and died. it was like, stringy looking, and not very appealing at all. not like the pictures i've seen of it.

07-20-2006, 10:24 PM	#8
rain- Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (36/100%) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Finland Posts: 714	I think Monosolenium is rather nice, but it sure is annoying since it breaks up so easily. That's why I prefer "Süßwassertang", it grows about the same way, but is softer and stays in a clump better than Monosolenium. Monosolenium isn't really demanding and it is beautiful when it grows in a lush clump. So it's a good choice if you don't lose your patience with plants easily. __________________ - Satu Eheim Pimp #152

07-20-2006, 10:26 PM	#9
JenThePlantGeek Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (36/100%) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,143	OOoh rain- I've never seen that before - how COOOOL! I wonder if that's available in the states anywhere... __________________ Circle City Aquarium Club (Indianapolis) - VP & Horticulture Awards Program Chair I <3 Eheim #195 Everyone seems normal... until you get to know them.

07-21-2006, 12:42 AM	#11
Ryzilla Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (52/100%) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,936	I have this in my low-tech shrimp tank. I keep it away from my filter current and it has gone from a 2" x 2" square to about 4" x 8" it has managed to stay well formed. I dont does anything either. It sucks if you have a current. __________________ Peace, Ry I raise my sword in the air in the battle against clado. I have been beaten in this battle but the war is not over. As my wounds heal I amass another army, an army with many legs, an army of Amano's...... I thrust my tridant into the mass of medusa like staghorn. I am wounded but I refuse to take a knee.

07-21-2006, 07:21 AM	#12
oceanaqua Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (27/100%) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 469	I love this plant, I'm stuck with the name Pellia, its more convinient to say then mono...blah. A warning that once you have it, you can never get rid of it, tiny chunks will remain and gets quite annyoing when you are aquascaping. I remember selling it all away for some vacation money, when I came back...it regrew twice as much. Grows well with co2, grows slow and stringy without co2, it seems to grow best when lying against something. Pellia will grow sideways and even on top of itself, so it must be trim or lower portion will die off.Try tying them to driftwood, it will look very nice. Btw, Subwassertang looks nicer, slower growing and less invasive,but very rare in the states, I had mine imported all the way from italy but it was well worth it. Like my Afro? __________________ My 200 Gallon plant factory.

07-21-2006, 11:29 AM	#13
metfan581 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York Posts: 139	Thanks again all, wow i would really like ot get my hands on some "Süßwassertang" oceanaqua - it looks like you have a lot on your hands ...would you like to send any my way...lol __________________ However, there's always a however.

07-21-2006, 01:18 PM	#14
Momotaro Doesn't like Kool-Aid (View User Tanks) PTrader: (52/100%) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hawthorne, New Jersey Posts: 10,110	That picture is of Monosolenium tenerum, isn't it Oceanaqua? It does not look like the Susswassertang I have. The plant has too much of a thallus. Susswassertang is rounder. Mike (NO! It is not for sale at this time! So please don't ask!)

07-21-2006, 05:52 PM	#15
oceanaqua Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (27/100%) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 469	Its a picture of Monosolenium tenerum. Sorry for not stating it. My subwassertang is rounder and it would took forever for me to grow my subwassertang that big. And Metfan581, I'll give you a sample for free, send me your address. __________________ My 200 Gallon plant factory.

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