My first plants!

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Mjc20

Discussion Starter · Oct 19, 2009

went to the LFS this morning and was given a few cuttings of what i think is rotala:

and a small piece of java moss

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Ill be going back tomorrow to get some more, i just didnt have the time this morning to browse around and get everything i wanted to

quick question: which method is least detrimental to plants as far as dipping them before theyre put in the tank (bleach bath, h2o2 or potassium permanganate)?

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Church

· #2 · Oct 19, 2009

It looks like Bacopa monnieri to me, not Rotala, but it's always hard to tell from pics. Still a nice plant, though, if that's what it is.

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Mjc20

Discussion Starter · #3 · Oct 19, 2009

Church said:
It looks like Bacopa monnieri to me, not Rotala, but it's always hard to tell from pics. Still a nice plant, though, if that's what it is.

if i had something better than a phone camera, i think it would help a bit

thx for the reply church

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gheitman

· #4 · Oct 19, 2009

I also think it is Bacopa monnieri. I would suggest using Hydrogen Peroxide to start with as it should be less toxic than the other options (although not necessarily as effective).

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Mjc20

Discussion Starter · #5 · Oct 19, 2009

gheitman said:
I also think it is Bacopa monnieri. I would suggest using Hydrogen Peroxide to start with as it should be less toxic than the other options (although not necessarily as effective).

from what i understand....its like 1 part h2o2 and 5 parts water for the dip?
and if i wanted to use the potassium permanganate mix its about 1:10 or am i mistaken?

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went to another LFS today and got a few good bunches of some baby tears, what looks like brazilian pennywort, and what looks like water primrose or sunset hygro (they didnt know and neither did i so i just picked it up

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dont mind the glare....its from my laptop as i still cannot find my camera

let me know what y'all think

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