The color varies with conditions. Even the 'veins' are quite variable. More intense lighting will make the leaves pinkish. However, these are quite deep in the tank and do not get much light... will post a better picture when there is an opportunity.

Even though it looks like a rosette plant, it actually is a stem plant. Easy to cultivate and produces massive root systems. Does well with medium light intensity. Turns reddish with high light and produces lots of O2. Does not like extended exposure to air.

Do check out YT's display tank for superb specimens.

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Hi Ruslan,

A lot of people call the plant above Blyxa japonica but I think it is actually Blyxa novoguineensis. Blyxa japonica grows a bit like stem plant. It goes higher as it grows but Blyxa novoguineensis get bigger sideways. I saw both together before at Mr Yee's fish shop and leaf wise they look the same but growth patern is very different.

I could be mistaken, your pic might be Blyxa japonica. You need to id it again as it get more mature.

1-2 pic is Blyxa japonica
3rd pic is Blyxa novoguineensis

Frankie

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stan: Did you get my pics?

Btw, the thraed looks rather messy because of additional replies to this thread. How can we make it look more organised?

yes it is, i'll create another thread for organised data base with note for members to note post any message there.
eg an a-z which only i will post so that i can modifiy[che wah like moderator only!] hehe. i got your pix but too busy.

in mean time this thread where we can discuss whether the name is correct or sort out the better pix...better pix makes will mean easier ref...

ok here's Anubias barteri v nana from kenny

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Hey stan,

Apart from just plant database, perhaps we should try algae database as well and perhaps offer some solution on them.

Would love to contribute some work towards this but my IT sucks esp. where internet is concerned. Dont even know how to connect my PDA to wifi spots!!!

Would love to contribute some pics as well, but lately tank's been clean as a whistle .................... LOL!!!

KG

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goto www.mypdacafe.com to find out how to connect PDA to wifi spot.

that's a good idea...i started one long ago but bo response.

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Not sure of the scientific name.

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Growing emerse outdoors.

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