Does water lettuce really grow this fast?

[Wrench]

I bought 3 of them from my l.f.s about 2 or 3 weeks ago...does water lettuce really grow this fast??? I have a bushel of about 7 or 8 with a few small babies growing and they are spreading across the top of the tank...this is crazy.

 

[DiscusxGold]

Could you post a picture, im curious about those water lettuces.

 

[leftswerve]

That stuff is illegal in a lot of places.

 

[Wrench]

Could you post a picture, im curious about those water lettuces.

That stuff is illegal in a lot of places.

Really? Why is that?

 

[StarGirl]

Really? Why is that?

Everything is illegal in Cali you're in trouble bro.... J/k I don't know if it is or not. It would be illegal if the state thought it was an invasive species. Chances are this super rapid growth is why this could be one of those.

 

[SanDiegoRedneck]

Everything is illegal in Cali you're in trouble bro.... J/k I don't know if it is or not. It would be illegal if the state thought it was an invasive species. Chances are this super rapid growth is why this could be one of those.

That looks like hyacinth to me flowers purple. Illegal because suffocates natural stuff. It's much bigger than "water lettuce" I'll post pics of my water lettuce. Size of half dollar full grown.

 

[Wrench]

That looks like hyacinth to me flowers purple. Illegal because suffocates natural stuff. It's much bigger than "water lettuce" I'll post pics of my water lettuce. Size of half dollar full grown.

I dunno bro.
Go down to pet kingdom off of rosecrans and sports arena, that's where I bought it and its dope hahaha.

Everything is illegal in Cali you're in trouble bro.... J/k I don't know if it is or not. It would be illegal if the state thought it was an invasive species. Chances are this super rapid growth is why this could be one of those.

Lol yeah,our state sucks. I wont lie haha

 

[SanDiegoRedneck]

I dunno bro.
Go down to pet kingdom off of rosecrans and sports arena, that's where I bought it and its dope hahaha.

Ok so I did research i have dwarf water lettuce. Pic below a. Is water hyacinth b. Is water lettuce.
So you are right.
It will cover tank fast
They have at vets pets in so cajon too.

 

[Wrench]

Ok so I did research i have dwarf water lettuce. Pic below a. Is water hyacinth b. Is water lettuce.
So you are right.
It will cover tank fast
They have at vets pets in so cajon too.

Haha,darn I thought I got away with something hahahahahahaha. Well you leave near me so when this stuff takes up too much room I'll gladly give you a bunch.

 

[SanDiegoRedneck]

Haha,darn I thought I got away with something hahahahahahaha. Well you leave near me so when this stuff takes up too much room I'll gladly give you a bunch.

And I'll share some dwarf if you want. If love the larger on my 55. The dwarf is too small.

 

[flyinGourami]

Everything is illegal in Cali you're in trouble bro.... J/k I don't know if it is or not. It would be illegal if the state thought it was an invasive species. Chances are this super rapid growth is why this could be one of those.

Omg that is so true hilarious.

 

[philly27]

does anybody have a problem with the filter or air pumps moving the Water lettuce around? or any floating plants for that matter? im planning on buying some right now and was just curious?

 

[Motherlovebetta]

does anybody have a problem with the filter or air pumps moving the Water lettuce around? or any floating plants for that matter? im planning on buying some right now and was just curious?

Yes. But it still grows like crazy.

 

[philly27]

Yes. But it still grows like crazy.

how fast is crazy fast?

 

[Motherlovebetta]

I bought some in April probably about the size of my hands if I put them together and I now have it almost completely covering 3 tanks 50g, 15g and 10g. I was thinking about taking some back to the LFS to see if they will give me any credit for it. If not I’m not sure what to do with it haha

 

[philly27]

I bought some in April probably about the size of my hands if I put them together and I now have it almost completely covering 3 tanks 50g, 15g and 10g. I was thinking about taking some back to the LFS to see if they will give me any credit for it. If not I’m not sure what to do with it haha

oh wow that is fast growing! are all your tanks covered or uncovered? if covered how low/high do you have your water?

 

[Motherlovebetta]

They are all covered I have the water to the top. Nothing fancy for lights. Very low tech tanks.

 

[philly27]

They are all covered I have the water to the top. Nothing fancy for lights. Very low tech tanks.

thank you that was my concern! i didnt want them to be to close to the lid and be halted or negatively affected. and btw id totally go the the LFS (that is not a big box store) and see if you can get some store credit.. or better yet gift some to a user on this forum.

 

[Motherlovebetta]

thank you that was my concern! i didnt want them to be to close to the lid and be halted or negatively affected. and btw id totally go the the LFS (that is not a big box store) and see if you can get some store credit.. or better yet gift some to a user on this forum.

All of my tanks have labyrinth fish in them so I have been removing it from the smaller tanks pretty frequently……I haven’t ever shipped anything before? I should figure that out I have lots of other plants propagating too that I could donate!

 

[philly27]

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All of my tanks have labyrinth fish in them so I have been removing it from the smaller tanks pretty frequently……I haven’t ever shipped anything before? I should figure that out I have lots of other plants propagating too that I could donate!

oh wow beautiful looking tanks!!! btw is that a giant betta or a regular little fella? and yeah ive never shipped any as well, but a simple fish bag from the LFS and some water should do the trick. there's some younger members and members with less discretionary income for plants that would love what you have. have them send you 4-5 bucks for shipping.

 

[Motherlovebetta]

oh wow beautiful looking tanks!!! btw is that a giant betta or a regular little fella? and yeah ive never shipped any as well, but a simple fish bag from the LFS and some water should do the trick. there's some younger members and members with less discretionary income for plants that would love what you have. have them send you 4-5 bucks for shipping.

He’s just a normal crow tail. That’s my 10g. He was showing off for the camera. Thanks my tanks are all just getting going. I got the betta back in March and caught a bug for sure. Maybe I’ll post something on here and send some off!

 

[philly27]

He’s just a normal crow tail. That’s my 10g. He was showing off for the camera. Thanks my tanks are all just getting going. I got the betta back in March and caught a bug for sure. Maybe I’ll post something on here and send some off!

he looks great! i love my bettas so much! thanks for the insight today