matt_man Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 hey all just settin up a new tank and was wondering if anyone had some riccia they could spare... cheers matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbieBoy Posted October 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 misnoma - sorry to hear your Ricca didn't take off. I suspect the number one requirement for this plant is light and lots of it... If it does do well the possibilites for aquascaping wth it are huge. hummingbird - glad to hear yours at least is going well! dally - have PMd you, should see it Thursday... MRskz - ain't duckeed a curse! Horrible horrible little plant matt_mann - got lots; PM me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dally Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 hey DB, i got it on wednesday! lol it aint done to much in my tank yet but i dont mind! my fish luv it. i didnt expect so much of it!! lol. sry bout the rotala... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 any body still got some to spare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 would really appreciate some if anyones got some to spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cath Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Hi There Dubbie, I got the plants safely! Thank you so much. I have attached it to a flat rock by a hair net and it is growing swimmingly well. It looks great too. Thanks again Cheers Cath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Just wanted to say that I got Riccia from dubbieboy a LONG time ago and have never had a chance to pay it forward due to dim lighting in the tank it was originally in. All my tanks are now lit to the hilt and I have some for Ant or anyone else local that need some. I use it as a floating shade for the discus and, well, EVERYTHING. Fry love hiding in it, fish love resting in it like a hammock and it does an interesting job of filtering the water when you have an airstone in the tank. So if you're a local, hit me up for a cupful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinsara Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 Just wanted to say that I got Riccia from dubbieboy a LONG time ago and have never had a chance to pay it forward due to dim lighting in the tank it was originally in. All my tanks are now lit to the hilt and I have some for Ant or anyone else local that need some. I use it as a floating shade for the discus and, well, EVERYTHING. Fry love hiding in it, fish love resting in it like a hammock and it does an interesting job of filtering the water when you have an airstone in the tank. So if you're a local, hit me up for a cupful. Hi I would like some. Let me know whereabouts you are based. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 It says hes from Wellington City, so if your a local Wellingtonian, then your sweet. Shae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 Pinsara It helps a lot if you fill in your profile with where you are from. Thanks. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 And it would be necessary for you to actually be a member of FNZAS in some way, such as joining the local fish club (KMAC) or another affiliated club. Consider it a joining bonus if you're not a member already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 I've "paid it forward" twice so far and I'm happy to say the Riccia is still growing like mad (the new lights help). So, the offer is now going out to non-locals. I'll be putting it on TradeMe soon, so you better move quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vimmer Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Hi, I was wondering if there was any more Riccia looking for a good home? I don't really have anything to trade for it apart from cash. Cheers all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbieBoy Posted November 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 My tank is still churning it out but if you can aquire it locally from BlueandKim you'll save yourself the postage costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Just be aware Riccia and Florish Excel don't mix too well If you are double dosing your tank to get rid of black beard algae, then I suggest you haul out your riccia and twisted val..... .... If not you will be left with mush... ... Trust me...it happened to my tank... twisted val and riccia have only just started to come back and it has been over a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbieBoy Posted November 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Before I 'installed' the Riccia, I had seen this happen with Vallis - I dosed (recommended amount) of Excel and all my Valls just melted away, completely. Nothing else, just the Vallis. And I have heard of this happening to others elsewhere too on other forums and I firmly believe the Excel was the cause, it was just too coincidental to be anything else. Don't get me wrong, I think its a great product (if not for the purpose for which the manufacturer intended, its far more useful as a BBAlgicide than a CO2 supplement IMHO), just some plant species appear to react badly to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HummingBird Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 I've had Val and Riccia react very well to Flourish Excel, even to double dosing. In my experience WCMM's don't cope well with that though :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 hi guys have just set up a new tank and would love to get some riccia for my guppy fry to hide in. am happy to pay postage or other costs involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbieBoy Posted December 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Hi peanuts, Did the Riccia I sent you before not do so well then? My tank is still churning it out so if you want to send down another SAE, I'll get more Riccia to you? But you may have to change something about your setup if a new batch is to be any more likely to flourish. Think LIGHT and lots of it - DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted December 12, 2005 Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 thanks Dubbie, no the problem was my hubby took a liking to Apple snails and they loved the riccia, thought it was a lovely treat. so I have set up another tank solely for my guppies and left HIS snails in the other tank, so lighting isn't/wasn't the problem. now how did we do it last time, can't remember, do you want me to send you an envelope with the postage attached or do you want to give me your bank account number and will I can deposit the postage into your account? thanks so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbieBoy Posted December 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2005 Ouch Apple Snails treat tanks like a salad-bar! Pretty cool critters otherwise tho'. I have one (Sheila) which I keep isolated in a nice glass vase on the coffee table and I feed her (it, whatever... Apple snails aren't hermaphrodites so it could actually be a girl...) riccia and lettuce leaves which she simply DEVOURS! Mostly she just plods about, doing snail stuff... Just mail me a self-addressed envelope (I recommend the A5 $5 prepaid fastpost padded envelopes from the postshop which hold a good sized pottle) and I'll return it to you. I'll PM you the address. I'm gearing up to do a whole lot of pruning just as soon as I get a chance as there's barely room for the fish in there at the moment. Would you be interested in some other plant cuttings too? Might need a bigger envelope tho' - DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim&Dan Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 Hi DubbieBoy! I am interested in some Riccia and maybe other plant cuttings too... Do you still have some available? Going to send you a PM too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kookie Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Hi Dubbieboy, I'm also keen on relieving you of some riccia, should you find yourself with spare. PM me with details and I'll send you what ever you need. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbieBoy Posted January 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Hi Kookie, 'tis done. - DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Kookie, I'm local (Upper Hutt) and can hook you up with some. Would be faster and easier (an cheaper) than Dubbie sending you some... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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