So many plants, so little space. - Aquarium Advice

Aquarius · 09-05-2003, 11:33 PM

I have a 29 gallon freshwater tank. In it I have some plants, though
I think I need some more for filler. Can anyone suggest some good plants that require minmal matenince, ie. special fretilizer. These plants should be hardy and fast-growing. THNX.

RogerMcAllen · 09-06-2003, 03:04 AM

Anacharis, I think that is how you spell it, is great. Very hardy and easy to find.

Punkymom · 09-06-2003, 09:25 AM

I actually had a hard time with the anacharis. It likes cooler water and it wasn't doing well until I took it out and put it in my Betta's tank. Now it's thriving. I've had good luck with Wisteria, Java Fern (shoots up like a weed!), Hair Grass, those cute little Banana Plants, some plant that has red in it...I can't remember the name of it but it grows pretty much straight up and has thin stems with lots of leaves on it. Anyway, I bought it a month ago at 4" tall, it's almost growing out of the water now in my 55 [acronym:18ead98b0a="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:18ead98b0a]. I also like Straight Vallisnera (sorry about the spelling), and the Twisted variety. That's one of my favorites. I have more plants in there that are doing fine with the red stuff in the gravel (I can't remember what it's called) fertilizer once a week after water change, and plugs in the gravel that get replaced every 3 months. That's less work than my fish need...[acronym:18ead98b0a="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:18ead98b0a]

09-06-2003, 11:44 AM

One of my favorites is Sunset Hygro. The stuff grows like mad, new leaves are pink and whit, old leaves a nice green, With decent light it is unkillable.

yv1 · 09-06-2003, 02:31 PM

the easiest plant to use as a filler.....try java fern!

Aquarius · 09-07-2003, 09:13 PM

Thanks everyone. I an going out to buy some plants once I find some money.

Aquarius · 09-09-2003, 06:21 PM

Any online sites for plant buying?

Madame_X · 09-09-2003, 11:03 PM

http://www.azgardens.com

http://www.aquabotanic.com

09-10-2003, 08:11 AM

I would second the recommendation of Aquabotanic but would not recommend AZ Gardens.

vega · 09-11-2003, 02:10 AM

U will still need to replenish iron in aquarium every water change in order to have healthy grow.

09-05-2003, 11:33 PM	#1
Aquarius Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Stony Plain. Alberta, Canada Posts: 17	So many plants, so little space. I have a 29 gallon freshwater tank. In it I have some plants, though I think I need some more for filler. Can anyone suggest some good plants that require minmal matenince, ie. special fretilizer. These plants should be hardy and fast-growing. THNX. __________________ When life gives you lemons, add Vodka and shake.

09-06-2003, 03:04 AM	#2
RogerMcAllen Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 2,330 Images: 16	Anacharis, I think that is how you spell it, is great. Very hardy and easy to find. __________________ Have your reviewed your aquarium products yet?

09-06-2003, 09:25 AM	#3
Punkymom Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Newnan GA Posts: 426 Images: 8	I actually had a hard time with the anacharis. It likes cooler water and it wasn't doing well until I took it out and put it in my Betta's tank. Now it's thriving. I've had good luck with Wisteria, Java Fern (shoots up like a weed!), Hair Grass, those cute little Banana Plants, some plant that has red in it...I can't remember the name of it but it grows pretty much straight up and has thin stems with lots of leaves on it. Anyway, I bought it a month ago at 4" tall, it's almost growing out of the water now in my 55 [acronym:18ead98b0a="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:18ead98b0a]. I also like Straight Vallisnera (sorry about the spelling), and the Twisted variety. That's one of my favorites. I have more plants in there that are doing fine with the red stuff in the gravel (I can't remember what it's called) fertilizer once a week after water change, and plugs in the gravel that get replaced every 3 months. That's less work than my fish need...[acronym:18ead98b0a="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:18ead98b0a] __________________ Out of the mouth of my 15 month old: "Ah da fiswa doo na say." Roughly translated: Silly fish swims up.

09-07-2003, 09:13 PM	#6
Aquarius Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Stony Plain. Alberta, Canada Posts: 17	Thanks everyone. I an going out to buy some plants once I find some money. __________________ When life gives you lemons, add Vodka and shake.

09-09-2003, 06:21 PM	#7
Aquarius Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Stony Plain. Alberta, Canada Posts: 17	Any online sites for plant buying? __________________ When life gives you lemons, add Vodka and shake.

09-06-2003, 11:44 AM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	One of my favorites is Sunset Hygro. The stuff grows like mad, new leaves are pink and whit, old leaves a nice green, With decent light it is unkillable.

09-06-2003, 02:31 PM	#5
yv1 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Francisco CA Posts: 116 Images: 20	the easiest plant to use as a filler.....try java fern!

09-09-2003, 11:03 PM	#8
Madame_X Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 580 Images: 14	http://www.azgardens.com http://www.aquabotanic.com

09-10-2003, 08:11 AM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	I would second the recommendation of Aquabotanic but would not recommend AZ Gardens.

09-11-2003, 02:10 AM	#10
vega Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Malaysia Posts: 575 Images: 6	U will still need to replenish iron in aquarium every water change in order to have healthy grow.

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