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Old 04-09-2009, 05:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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hello, i have had this plant for a while but since i upgraded tanks and used the proper substrate (not just gravel) it took off and now is sticking out of the 75...do you know what it could be?
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Old 04-09-2009, 07:29 PM   #2 (permalink)
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It looks closest to Cryptocoryne ciliata.
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yup, defenitly! now i can search details on it, thanks!!!

would you happen to know if there is a trick to keeping the avobe water leaves alive? now is like 6 inches out of the water and the tips are starting to die...
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Old 04-11-2009, 10:09 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Move the light away from the leaves.
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trust me, this thing is not getting much light, is a doble bulb regular flourescent light...nothin fancy or anything...thanks though
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Keeping the light source further away will prevent damage from heat from the bulbs.
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