Growing glossostigma

[KarlTh]

Now I've got a pressurised CO2 system on my 55 gallon (4 x 35watts fluorescent) I'm going to try the above (I can mail order them in the UK). However, I know this plant has a rep. for being tricky; I've googled the various pages but wonder if the experienced chaps and chappettes here have any personal tips.

Ta

 

[Jag1980]

I heard that some Amano shrimp will plant them for you

 

[Blueiz]

I didnt have any luck with it, keep us posted on your experience! Such a lovely plant to be so complicated.

 

[rich311k]

With the CO2 you have a chance. The light may be a bit on the low side. When you plant it, take your time and plant each plant individually and spread them out in a grid. Good luck, it does look nice if it does well.

 

[KarlTh]

Will give it a go then. Hopefully the fish more inclined to dig up my plants will leave it alone; they tend to go for the taller ones.

 

[Bk718]

I agree with rich, the co2 is always a plus but with the height of the tank + the wattage of the lights, you will have trouble getting the glosso to spread horizontally, instead you will have it grow tall and weird looking.

 

[KarlTh]

I'd have thought that 140/55 = 2.5WPG would have been enough - how much is recommended?

 

[prolude006]

that should be fine with the addition of co2.