Ludwigia Repens ?

[apistome]

my Ludwigia Repens is green, barely any red on it. Does anyone know if this is an indication of an iron deficiency. I Have 1 month old compact flourescent bulbs, and the plant is around 14" tall.  :?:

[NjOyRiD]

mine is the same....

[apistome]

hmmm. i read somwhere that they are good indicators of an iron deficiency but i do not know if that is common or even cause for concern. the red ones look really great though.

[jetstream]

If you just bought your Ludwigia Repens not long ago, most likely it was grew emersed. That's why it was very red in colour because plant can get more CO2 from the air and iron from their root system much easier.  Ya, if you give it more light and iron, you should be able to see some reddish foliage!

[Toss]

iron fert. might help. I give mine seachem flourish (the complete one, not just iron fert.) one capfull every 2 weeks. They like light alot, you seen them in my tank. try with half every 2 weeks. If you put too much and not enough plants, you might get algae outbreak.

goodluck

[apistome]

Thanks, It has been growing like crazy since I got it a little over 2 weeks ago, but seems to be losing it's red. Ican't really give it any more light, I've seen my apistos squinting so I will give the flourish a try.