> I just removed an enormous Nuphar Japonica from my tank.
Please Dave, tell us how you were able to keep this plant alive and thriving! Every time I have tried Nuphar, it has suffered from the dreaded rotting-cutting problem and slowly disintegrated. The only person I knew who had success had grown them from seed. This is going on eight years ago, and much has changed in terms of fertilizer and lighting, so I am very interested in hearing of positive experiences growing it.
GH2, KH2 (GH is now 3) pH 6.4-6.6 pressurized CO2 220 Watts AHS lighting & reflectors, 12 hours/day 100% Flourite substrate with lots of mulm Full fert regimen (traces-iron-nitrates) No added substrate ferts except on swords (not near this plant) 80-81 degrees F