andyh said:
That's why i enjoy this hobby, two of the respected UKAPS aquascapers with completely different experiences of the same plant! That is why this hobby is great because its never straight forward.
I think, me and Graeme, respectfully, run our tanks in different ways....both correct for our methods of dosing, co2 etc.
I must add, that i run my tanks with EI, usually @ double dosing, high co2 and high light. Autumn blush was probably the pinnacle in my 'high tech' life. but wont be the last set up in this manner. 150w of MH lighting over a 60 is extreme, but I found the balance pretty quickly. I had about 5 days of GSA in about 3 months. I then found the 'sweet spot' regards to lighting and everything was stable.
This leads me to your future set-up. depending on what your plans are, maybe a shaded are would be good for this plant but if your dosing and co2 are stable, your able to bang it in full light.
here it is @ 4 week....no signs of the usual GSA. and I'm confident I
wont get it.
My advice , would be to find that 'magical' height for your individual set up to avoid GSA.
super glue it to a rock...or preferably a pebble. Ideally place that pebble near to a nutrient rich substarte and the roots will burrow into it. I think this helped my Anubias no end.
you'll see the white roots which buried themselves.....
I usually get about 4 or 5 new leaves a week. After about 3 or 4 weeks you'll get flowers. In my most recent set up, new leaves appeared within days.
Your first Amano image shows it in full light, so don't be afraid.