Kaiser Aquatics Ludwigia Arcuata

Kaiser Aquatics Ludwigia Arcuata (High Tech)

Kaiser Aquatics Ludwigia Arcuata is first of all a medium to High tech plant. In other words, this plant needs an active substrate but it will grow better with CO2.

Ludwigia arcuata is one of the most delicate-looking Ludwigia species. It is widely spread in aquaristics and originates in the southeast of the USA, where it grows creeping or submersed along rivers and on the edges of ponds. It is also found in boggy areas.L arcuata is as easy as propagating any stem plant, and as this species tends to have lots of lateral shoots they just have to be cut off and re-planted. You can also take cuttings of the top shoot. Due to its delicate structure, Kaiser Aquatics Ludwigia Arcuata ought to be planted in groups of at least 6 stems.

Planting Instructions for the Ludwigia Arcuata:

• Firstly, take the label off.
• Secondly, remove the rock wool together with the plant from the net pot
• Thirdly, make sure you also remove the rock wool from the root system , take care not to break or tear the larger roots while doing this
• Finally, plant the stems using tweezers into the substrate

Transitioning process

• Emersed to submersed growth in your aquarium
• Provide good water conditions for your plants
• Dose a respectable aquatic fertilizer for your plants , follow the instructions from the manufacturer
• Make sure you have the correct lighting spectrum, based on the plants’ needs Check out our video on aquarium lights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOvNTyo1RRI&t=34s

• Prune dead leaves and stems constantly
• A Co2 system is a good addition to your aquarium for the plants to flourish
• Conduct 20-30% water change once a week to ensure good water conditions
• Patience is key for the transition to take place

In a few days, after placing your plants in the aquarium you will notice some of the leaves start to melt and fall away.
This means the transition process has started. Please note the plants might look DEAD, but they are fully alive, so do not panic. Also, after a few days you will notice new growth will appear and the plant will fully change its form into submersed growth. You need to continuously trim and put fertilizer in for the plants to thrive in your aquarium.

Plant Food/Fertilizer:

If you are looking for a good plant fertilizer, you can look at the 2hr Aquarist range. APT Zero for new aquariums and APT Complete for older setups. Alternatively – you can use Easylife Profito or Scape Complete if you are on a budget.

Will this plant grow in your tank? We have made a guide to aid in >growing/understanding aquatic plants<. View other plants that will grow in: ( Low Tech | Medium Tech | High Tech | All Plants )

*This is a Potted Plant and NOT a Tissue Culture Plant. This plant was grown in a greenhouse and is NOT guaranteed to be snail, algae, or pesticide-free. Potted plants are cheaper than Tissue Culture Plants as they are not grown in a sterile laboratory. They generally appear to be bigger than Tissue Culture plants. We recommend Tissue Culture Plant for 100% client satisfaction.

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