Liverworts in the shrimp tank anyone?

JK · Post by JK » Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:12 pm

As slow growing plants are now favoured, I was wondering if anyone has tried aquatic liverworts. I would imagine that their large surface area would be enjoyed by a hungry shrimp on the prowl.

These are becoming very popular over here for planted aquaria, being extremely ornamental and easy to grow.

badflash · Post by **badflash** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:36 pm

I always used Riccia until recently. It is anything but slow growing. The shrimp do like it, but it suck nutrients & blocks light.

JK · Post by JK » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:06 pm

Sorry I didn't explain very well last time.

I was thinking of Monosolenium tenerum rather than riccia.

This doen't float like Riccia.

Kenshin · Post by **Kenshin** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:11 pm

Before I moved my green shrimp with the snowball shrimps, they were mostly in the Monosolenium tenerum that I have grown for them. The baby shrimps seem to love it. So I believe that should not be a problem. Also, I have them right now with the Crystal Red shrimps, Tiger shrimps, Red Cherry shrimps, and Black Bee shrimps. And they all seem to be doing fine. I believe it provides some sort of protection and grazing area for these shrimps. But of course, I would not let them outgrow my tank because I believe it will be the same theory as Java moss when it outgrows the tank and out-competes everything such as the beneficial micro-organisms. I hope that helps.

Neonshrimp · Post by **Neonshrimp** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:24 pm

Thanks for the information everyone and the photo. It looks interesting and worth a try. I still think the mosses in conservative amouts is the best but I am willing to try something new

badflash · Post by **badflash** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:06 pm

How fast does Monosolenium tenerum grow?

JK · Post by JK » Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:36 am

badflash wrote:How fast does Monosolenium tenerum grow?

Like most things it depends on conditions, but for comparison I would say its no faster than java moss.

Shrimp&Snails · Post by **Shrimp&Snails** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:52 am

I'm not a big plant buff....what does liverwort look like...it sounds like a disease.

JK · Post by JK » Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:55 am

There should be a picture on my second post? Not the best I know.

Shrimp&Snails · Post by **Shrimp&Snails** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 12:05 pm

Cheers...I haven't seen that in my lfs.