Rotala vs. water sprtie and filter question

[stinnettjosh]

So I've got a 7.5 gallon bowfront running with a finnex fugeray, heavy excel dosing, and seachem flourish. Could i grow rotala and would it even look good where the wisteria is?

Also, any recommendations for a filter? None of the ones i get want to work very long...


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[Fresh2o]

Which species of Rotala are you referring to?
If you are looking for a stem plant to fill that area vertically, you could try Bacopa spp (e.g. - caroliniana). Easy to grow, lime green leaves. It did well under a FugeRay in my 20g long. So well that I banished it for a while (because it was taking over) but brought it back.
DIY CO2 would do wonders in a tank that size. Made a big difference in my tank at the time.
Perhaps an AquaClear 20 filter in there to get some real estate back in that tank.


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[stinnettjosh]

Im thinking either indica or rotundafolia. I'm looking at a pressurized ystem from co2 art. I've also looked at an ac20 but not sure where to get it from...


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[Fishfur]

Water sprite won't look nearly as nice as many other things, so I'd skip it. I find it hard to keep looking nice no matter what I do with it when it's planted. If I grow it floating it does great, looking like an entirely different plant.

 

[Fresh2o]

Im thinking either indica or rotundafolia. I'm looking at a pressurized ystem from co2 art. I've also looked at an ac20 but not sure where to get it from...


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I don't have experience with those species of Rotala, only wallichii and it has been challenging.
I have an AquaTek Premium Regulator connected to a 24 oz paintball tank. Super economical for refills. I like it.
AC20s are usually carried in most LFSs and the big box stores as well as online (less $$&).


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[stinnettjosh]

Ok. Ill look into the co2. I got a aqueon 10 for the tank cause its what i could get quick and the temporary aquatech was basically dead...


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