All,

Thanks so much for the replies.

Ted,

Give a little more separation to the wallichi so it gets more light/current at the bottom of the plant. Alternately, you can strip the lower leaves and then hide the bare stems behind another plant, rock, or wood. Or make a gravel mound so it is higher in the tank, but doesn't have to be as tall.

Good luck with your new plants.

Tom,

At bottom they are all weeds

If you give it the right stuff, it will grow.

I agree about it being aggressive.

After 10 days I am now at 3" diameter and getting bushier by the minute it seems. Can't wait till they get some height.

I looked and at least two of my personal library books state that this is a difficult plant and to watch out for it. Both published in the last 5 years.....

Detlef,

Excellent advice as Tom states. I am keeping a close eye on all parameters and so far so good.

It is growing like a weed, so something must be right.

It is a lovely plant. My dwarf cichlids love to hide in it already......