" A big hello to all my 'tank' fans on the web! Just thought I would share this useful bit of information relating to the Lotus as an aquarium plant.
The Lotus comes in more than one variety and is usually purchased from specialist suppliers as a bulb or corm. The red varieties tend to be slower growing than the green. They may take some time to start growing, and even longer to establish, but once they do, they can take over an aquarium in just a few weeks.
The lotus leaves can be seen in the image above - upper right. The recent warm and sunny weather has occasioned a sudden surge in Lotus growth. This morning, I noticed one small leaf had reached the water surface. This is a critical moment in which the prudent tank keeper will take remedial action by removing the stem supporting this expeditionary leaf. If you once let lotus leaves reach the water-air interface, the take over of the aquarium is assured.
The Lotus is a very beautiful aquarium plant but extremely invasive. Just like swans, you should never turn your back on a Lotus once it is on the move"! - Syd Carp.
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