JGlidden Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I had an outbreak of brown diatoms and it coated my water sprite bad. I think I've got the diatom issue resolved but my plant is getting smaller and smaller due to being covered. Stem is still really green still. I'm hoping it will melt back and regrow but unsure. Anyone seen what happens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwcarlson Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Uproot it and let it float. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFishChik Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) I agree with @jwcarlson, let it float. It’ll bounce back, sprout shoots and put on some root growth, then you can nestle it back down into the substrate Edited January 26, 2023 by FLFishChik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Are you sure that's water sprite? The growth pattern looks very different from what I've seen on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettsPapa Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 On 1/25/2023 at 9:09 PM, Katherine said: Are you sure that's water sprite? The growth pattern looks very different from what I've seen on mine. That's because it's water wisteria, not water sprite. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle_Aquarist Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) Hi All, +1 for @Katherine & @JettsPapa, that plant is Water Wisteria (aka Hygrophila difformis). As to "will it come back?" the answer is maybe if there are sufficient nutrients and moderate light. It looks like it has been chewed on, any fish in that tank that like salads? -Roy Edited January 26, 2023 by Seattle_Aquarist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQ Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 It can but it will be a tough road, I'd give it a quick peroxide spray to kill the algae/debris on it, then float it and watch for new growth. And as always (I believe) plants grow better in groups, add more healthy plants to help it along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGlidden Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 It's floating! Has lots of roots! I bought wisteria and sprit same day, could be I mixed up what was what. I've never had live plants. I'm pretty sure it's just die off from diatoms, there's another bunch at other end of tank doing much better. Just put sword in behind it. Then the back of tank is Val and multiple types of Anubias in tank. Root tabs and easy green. Honestly I have plenty more in another tank just wanted to save it if possible. It's amazing stuff, every bit floats and grows roots! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGlidden Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 On 1/26/2023 at 11:49 AM, Seattle_Aquarist said: Hi All, +1 for @Katherine & @JettsPapa, that plant is Water Wisteria (aka Hygrophila difformis). As to "will it come back?" the answer is maybe if there are sufficient nutrients and moderate light. It looks like it has been chewed on, any fish in that tank that like salads? -Roy Besides the Val, lily, Anubias, what is that sprite or wisteria? The floaters roots wrapped around the lily, if you look at top of picture 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettsPapa Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 On 1/27/2023 at 7:00 PM, JGlidden said: Besides the Val, lily, Anubias, what is that sprite or wisteria? The floaters roots wrapped around the lily, if you look at top of picture 😆 Water sprite rooted at the bottom right, begging the vals. I'm pretty sure that's water wisteria floating in the top right corner of the picture. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 On 1/27/2023 at 7:55 PM, JettsPapa said: Water sprite rooted at the bottom right, begging the vals. I'm pretty sure that's water wisteria floating in the top right corner of the picture. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFishChik Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 On 1/27/2023 at 8:55 PM, JettsPapa said: Water sprite rooted at the bottom right, begging the vals. I'm pretty sure that's water wisteria floating in the top right corner of the picture. Yup, that one just behind the Val looks exactly like my Water Sprite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGlidden Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 Thanks ! I'm new to live plants but loving them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQ Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 On 1/28/2023 at 8:06 AM, JGlidden said: Thanks ! I'm new to live plants but loving them! As for fish nibbleing on plants, just be aware that in many cases fish advertised as plant safe, will take it out on your plants if under fed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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