SAS Member Plant Reproduction Report

Brown Hygro

Hygrophila sp. "Brown"

General Information

Name:

Tony Griffitts

Date (yyyy-mm-dd):

2016-05-07

Common Name:

Brown Hygro

Scientific Name:

Hygrophila sp. "Brown"

Aquarium Conditions

pH:

7.4

General Hardness (ppm):

200

Temp.:

82

Nitrate (ppm):

<10

Tank Size (inches LxWxH):

20x18x20=27 Gallons

Water Source:

Tap Water

Changes:

How Often -

Monthly

How Much -

90%

Filtration System(s):

Water is filtered by a Hagen Fluval U3 Underwater Filter.

Additives:

Example: Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Turbo Calcium, Liquid Calcium, Epsom Salt, Sodium Chloride, Salt, Iron, etc...

no

Was Fertilizer Used?:

Yes

Type of Fertilizer, How Much, and How Often

Osmocote in sand, and SeaChem Excel added daily.

Tank Décor

Substrate:

#60 natural sand

Structures:

rock and wood

Lighting

Fluorescent:

50W 6000K LED Flood Light

Reproduction

Reproduction Method:

cuttings.

Comments

Osmocote beads where added to the sand with tweezers around base of the plant stems. SeaChem's Excel was added daily for vigorous plant growth. Excel made a big difference in growth rate.