Nymphea Lotus And Root Tabs

A couple of months ago I planted a Nymphaea Lotus bulb in my tank. I was worried that it'd not survive as I'd cleaned the substrate pretty well. But it has sent up plenty of new leaves, so it seems healthy.

However, all the new leaves are on short stems and seem quite thin and fragile. I've not had anything that resembles the huge leaves on long thick stalks that I see in other planted tanks. I've not noticed any variants for sale, so think there is only one species.

I've bought some root tabs to improve the nutrients at the roots, but is there any point adding one if I'm not supplementing CO2?

I only meant that if I'm not adding CO2, it could easily be the growth limiting ingredient and therefore adding extra nutrients to the substrate would be a waste.

I'm contemplating putting a few dotted around the tank - particularly near my new crypts to see if it helps.

Though I am going to wait until the new fish have had a week or so to settle in. Even though they seem to have settled very quickly.

It will definitely survive if the bulb is healthy, even if you do get a temporary die off of the leaves.

Glad the root tabs worked for you    I would put some in the new locations too.

I can't see that the change of substrate or lighting would impact it too greatly either. The lighting may mean growth is slightly slower.