This is a rooted/ floating plant I accidentally uprooted while gathering sand the other day. So I put him in my aquarium to see what would happen. But im not sure what it is exactly?
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, Apr 02 2014 02:51 PM
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Posted 02 April 2014 - 03:55 PM
No it was growing in about 6 inches of water in a side pool at the creek. It was spread out on top of the water but still rooted.
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Posted 02 April 2014 - 04:38 PM
Yep thats more like it. Im guessing that it probably wont grow to the surface in a aquarium over a foot deep.
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Posted 02 April 2014 - 04:53 PM
I'd just like to find a way to grow it faster than I can eat it!
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Posted 02 April 2014 - 05:05 PM
Hahaha I saw lots of recipes when reading about it.
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Posted 02 April 2014 - 05:12 PM
How deep of water will it grow in?
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Posted 02 April 2014 - 06:02 PM
Dunno, I try to maintain 6" or so.
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Posted 02 April 2014 - 06:57 PM
I thought mustard, because you sounded skeptical about it in an aquarium. You still should be watercress likes a lot of light, a lot of flow, and a lot of nutrients.
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Posted 02 April 2014 - 07:33 PM
Ok thanks. Ill see what happens.
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Posted 02 April 2014 - 08:16 PM
Yeah, in my experience, watercress is almost a sure sign of a spring-fed stream or seep as well. Out in KY, that could mean you might fine some interesting critters in there. Tons of good amphipods for fish food too!
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Posted 04 April 2014 - 06:04 PM
Yeah, in my experience, watercress is almost a sure sign of a spring-fed stream or seep as well. Out in KY, that could mean you might fine some interesting critters in there. Tons of good amphipods for fish food too!
I hope so!
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Posted 07 April 2014 - 04:37 PM
This is the plant in its natural habitat. What do you think now?
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Posted 07 April 2014 - 04:51 PM
I think you need to make up a good batch of chicken stock, add some shredded meat (about any kind will do!) and bring it to a boil. When it boils turn off the heat and add a bunch of that. Let it sit a minute then enjoy!
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Posted 07 April 2014 - 05:03 PM
Hahaha. ...ok so Watercress it is. I might have to try that.
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Posted 07 April 2014 - 05:04 PM
I see a snail should I throw him in too?....lolI think you need to make up a good batch of chicken stock, add some shredded meat (about any kind will do!) and bring it to a boil. When it boils turn off the heat and add a bunch of that. Let it sit a minute then enjoy!
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Posted 07 April 2014 - 05:34 PM
Why not? 65,000,000 Frenchmen can't be wrong!I see a snail should I throw him in too?....lol
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Posted 07 April 2014 - 05:37 PM
Why not? 65,000,000 Frenchmen can't be wrong!
BAHAHAHA...ok
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Posted 07 April 2014 - 06:20 PM
Keep in mind that watercress is a sponge when it comes to waterborne pollution. Clean water is the ticket.
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