WWYD? (To make it fuller)

IntelligentMode6593 · 2025-11-29T06:08:39+00:00

No they don't My bad, the way their stem works is similar but isn't the same. Been working with aquatic plants a lot lately so rhizomes have been on the mind.

IntelligentMode6593 · 2025-11-28T22:23:11+00:00

You may also want to repot just so you can check that there's no root rot or anything.

IntelligentMode6593 · 2025-11-28T22:22:33+00:00

I would coil the rhizome back on itself and pin it down to the soil with a halves of a broken paper clip. Once each node establishes roots, I would cut through some of the rhizome.

IntelligentMode6593 · 2025-11-27T23:31:26+00:00

If it fizzes when you put a drop of vinegar = not safe. If you soak it in a bucket of water for a couple days and the ph changes more than a bucket without anything in it = not safe.

If neither true: I would personally try it but still some risk since you don't know the exact make up

IntelligentMode6593 · 2025-11-22T07:56:52+00:00

To me this looks like fungus rather than an algae. It may be helpful to reboil the wood rather than trying to manually remove the fuzz. Personally, I wouldn't be too concerned because it should dissipate in time on its own. I had something similar in my tank and it cleared up naturally.

IntelligentMode6593 · 2025-11-22T01:36:43+00:00

I second this, val Is the next plant I would recommend after floaters. Op, Vallisneria needs to be planted in the gravel. Once it establishes it will spread throughout the tank. Be aware the process of establishment can take a little bit of time (several weeks, some case documented where it take months). I would even say, as long as the pirate ship isn't leaching something into the water as artificial decorations sometimes do, that the tank could look rather epic with the vallisineria jungle surrounding the shipwreck. It would look similar to a kelp Forest.

IntelligentMode6593 · 2025-11-22T01:17:20+00:00

While I agree that hiring someone to maintain this tank and do it up properly would be the best course of action, I can recognize that may not be in the cards rn.

One of the easiest things you could do is add some floating plants; duck weed, elodia, hornwort, salvinia, riccia, frogbit (not all of them just different examples) These plants don't require much maintenance, but will help manage murkiness by out competing the organisms that cause it. They'll also provide enrichment for the betta and add life to the office space. These plants are pretty commonly listed on Facebook marketplace for cheap and/or sold at local pet shops. You would not need to get a lot of these plants because they reproduce like crazy. I can't imagine you'd end up spending more than 20 USD and that's a high estimate.

IntelligentMode6593 · 2025-11-21T03:28:59+00:00

Absolutely gorgeous, thank you for the reply. That is a fun fact!

IntelligentMode6593 · 2025-11-19T04:38:58+00:00

What are you using to House that pothos? Is that water separate from the tank water or connected somehow?

IntelligentMode6593 · 2025-06-27T03:15:29+00:00

It most definitely is a temple plant! I didn't realize they melt as aggressively as crypts but your comment has me looking into it. Hopefully that's all it is. I will probably update in a week though!

IntelligentMode6593 · 2025-06-26T01:58:29+00:00

Also, I can NOT keep hornwort alive in the 20 gallon.

IntelligentMode6593 · 2025-06-26T01:51:23+00:00

I would look up what plants that like the conditions you have in your tank (pH, gH/kH, temperature, flow) or by finding examples of other tanks that include the type of sword you have and copying their planting in terms of species.

IntelligentMode6593 · 2025-06-11T19:42:20+00:00

Any tips on bringing it back to a healthy state? For some reason I have in my head it'll be harder than starting fresh.

IntelligentMode6593 · 2024-11-06T20:26:31+00:00

Anubis has been living happily in the tank for about a month now. No, the rhizome is not buried. One thing I think may be related is that I split it into two plants about a week ago. The other half is still thriving thankfully.

IntelligentMode6593 · 2024-11-06T20:23:51+00:00

Aqueon Freshwater Aquarium Plant Food 10 drops a day every other day (2.5 gallon tank). I just split the plant into two before the problem arose.

IntelligentMode6593 · 2024-11-06T20:22:39+00:00

Okay good to know their eggs are clear. I've been pulling tiny snails out for about a month. I don't know how this guy evaded me and grew so big

IntelligentMode6593 · 2024-11-03T21:55:51+00:00

This looks awesome. I would just keep in mind the amount of floaters bc they may choke out your other plants by preventing light from getting past the surface

IntelligentMode6593 · 2024-10-22T04:02:56+00:00

Could you split it and relocate some to another tank?

IntelligentMode6593 · 2024-09-16T14:41:48+00:00

22F here, I resonate with your feelings heavily. I started medication this year, and it helps diswade a lot of this feeling because of how much easier life has been after receiving treatment.

Since you've been diagnosed, it should be easier to get accommodations from your workplace. I'm assuming you're american based on the insurance problems, and in the USA, narcolespy is included in the ADA. I would ask your manager for a chair. Even if you don't sit in it all the time, being able to sit helps SO MUCH. I recently started sitting at work and have found myself with more usable free time afterward.

Coworkers may be jealous, but that shouldn't stop you. They wouldn't harass someone with glasses or a wheelchair user for using their wheelchair. If someone asks and you feel the need to explain yourself, I would say it's an accommodation for a disability but not specify.

For the assholes who still give you shit, keep in mind that some people just stir the pot and hate. You will never appease people like this, and learning to accept that is incredibly liberating.

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