Plant : Emerged sewer moss and plants test in aquarium

Just curious whether the moss from cold and wet sewer will be able to grow submersed.

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Plant : Utricularia graminifolia (UG)

Scientific name:	Utricularia graminifolia (UG)
Common name:	Utricularia graminifolia (UG)
Origin:	Asia
How to:	Utricularia graminifolia belongs to the bladderwort family. All the plants in this family are insect eating, perennial water and marsh plants. Bladder traps are a unique feature of this family, which Utricularia graminifolia forms after a short period of time in the aquarium. The species name means 'with grass like leaves' and the fresh green leaves after a short period of time form a pretty mat which looks like a lawn. Utricularia graminifolia is therefore an ideal foreground plant
Maximum Height:	2 - 8 cm
Growth rate:	Medium to Fast
Area:	Foreground
Light:	Medium to Bright
Temperature:	64 - 82 °F (18 -28 °C)
Propagation:	Runner
Difficulty:	2 - 3 - click for more about difficulty level

 it can grow emerged to be floating island.

 trapping devices on Utricularia graminifolia that are used to catch crustaceans and ciliates.

it can grow submerged and form a nice carpet.

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Latest Update for Aquascaping

Now, i having problem on my aquarium that attacked by bloom algae. had try a lot of solution and matter but problem still persisting. i found out that algae treatment liquid is useless. i had to clear it using the brush cleaner, reduce the light time and change 50% - 60% water weekly. this is the way to reduce the grow rate of the algae bloom. 

below is my latest tank condition. i got no idea the plant name behind of the aquarium. it look like fern and it grow nice.

Moss really grow very fast with strong light, CO2 and 25-26 Celsius 

haha, below is my whole view of aquarium.

 the most beautiful thing is Riccia Pearling, as long as you had a strong light with 2 bubble of CO2 per second, you will get this result

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Riccia Pearling

After back from work, i was shocked that my riccia and Hemianthus is pearling. this is miracle. now i decided to made a little place for riccia.. wakakaka

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Introduction to Flora & Fauna in Golden Shine Tank

A picture is worth a thousand words.. enjoy the photo taken.. ^^

Flora in my tank

Hemianthus Callitrichoides (HC) newly introduce to my tank, just 1 day old.. :p

 Blyxa Japonica i same old as my HC

Anubias Nana same old as Blyxa

Hygrophila polysperma Rosanervig recently i only know it's name.. this plant is very sturdy.. it's with me before even i have this tank.. it survive in low light, low mineral tank.. today.. they are happy and growing fast like F1..

another easy & fast growing.. Limnophila sessiliflora, nice for background and hiding place.. my little black molly love it..

the focus should be the plant on left.. it was Sagittaria Subulata..

of cause is not Anubias nana.. it just havent fully grown Anubias Barteri..

This is a trophy gain from Pisang Waterfall trip wth my buddy.. i wonder what type of moss is this.. it's still alive.. when we pick it up, it's not submerge yet.. it was still at side of the river near the tree..

same as above.. a trophy.. it's a piece of tree bark i tear off from a fallen tree trunk.. i suspect it was coral moss or star moss ??

miniature view from bottom of the tank..


Flora in my tank

Here come my golden team.. 2 x female guppy and a male behind..

1 x Female sunset molly (i think she's pregnant ^^) 1 x male behind.. and a.. male guppy tail..

my cleaning crew Mr. Otocinclus x 4

they never stop working..

here is the new generation of black molly.. can't get the exact amount.. roughly 20x anyone want some ?? :p

cute and adorable..

it's her again..

Oto.. nop.. this is siamese flying fox x 2, actually i was thought of getting siamese algae eater (SAE), but somehow i got this.. anyway they are good tankmate.. ^^

curiously looking at the camera..

candid camera..

female guppy.. (If i'm not mistaken she's still virgin..

male guppy.. work harder to fertilize the female pls..

look into my ass you dude..

- The End -

the overall is in the video below..

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Plant : Hygrophila Polysperma (Rosanervig)

Scientific name:	Hygrophila polysperma 'Rosanervig'
Common name:	Rosanervig
Origin:	India
How to:	A commonly available and popular aquarium plant that is tolerant and adaptable. The leaves are shorter (1.6 in/ 4cm) and narrower (0.4 in/ 1 cm) than H. stricta and H. corymbosa and sport a light green, somehow reddish-brown color. Regular pruning will keep the plant healthy. When it reaches the surface, the leaves become red and compact. Ideal conditions include strong lighting and an iron-rich, fine substrate.
Maximum Height:	20 in (50 cm)
Growth rate:	Medium to Fast
Area:	Background
Light:	Bright
Temperature:	68 - 86 °F (20 -30 °C)
Propagation:	From cuttings and side shoots
Difficulty:	1 - click for more about difficulty level

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Plant : Limnophila sessiliflora (Dwarf ambulia)

Scientific name:	Limnophila sessiliflora
Common name:	Dwarf ambulia
Origin:	India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka
How to:	Dwarf ambulia is smaller, more robust in appearance, and hardier than the giant ambulia. The leaves are arranged in whorls along the stem and individual stems should be planted in groups about 1.2 - 1.6 in (3-4 cm) apart to create a dense, bushy appearance. When the plant reaches the surface it will grow horizontally across the water. It is adaptable to harder water and many aquarium conditions, making it an ideal plant for novices, although it does require a good source of iron.
Maximum Height:	12-20 in (30-50 cm)
Growth rate:	Moderate to Fast
Area:	Background, Midground
Light:	Bright to Stong
Temperature:	72 - 82 °F (22 -28 °C)
Propagation:	From cuttings, side shoots and runners
Difficulty:	1 - click for more about difficulty level

Good for background display, but unfortunately it grow

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Plant : Vallisneria Tortifolia (Twisted vallisneria)

Scientific name:	Vallisneria Tortifolia
Common name:	Twisted vallisneria, Dwarf vallisneria
Origin:	Southeast Asia
How to:	This smaller vallisneria can be used in the midground or foreground of the aquarium and will spread rapidly, producing numerous daughter plants from runners. The leaves may reach up to 10 in (25 cm) in length, but usually only 6-8 in (15-20 cm) in the aquarium. This undemanding and adaptable plant is ideal for smaller aquariums. Plant it in groups of six or more individual plants, leaving space for them to grow.
Maximum Height:	10 in (25 cm)
Growth rate:	Medium
Area:	Midground, Foreground
Light:	Bright
Temperature:	72 - 82 °F (22 -28 °C)
Propagation:	From runners, daughter plants
Difficulty:	1 - click for more about difficulty level

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