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Looks like Hygrophila angustifolia. I have had that in one of my tanks for like 10 years---great plant.

I believe it is noxious in the US as well

I have used Phillips Alto series Plant Bulbs from Home Depot and Sylvania Plant bulbs. Both work well in my plant holding tanks. The color is a bit more yellow than I would like, so I don't use them in my show tanks.

Wow!!!! Thanks for all the kind words!!!! My customers are the Greatest!!!!! :P :P

The one on the left looks a lot like Lagariosiphon major---it is considered a noxious weed in the US. Here is a website for your info. http://aquat1.ifas.ufl.edu/seagrant/lagmaj2.html

Hey Joe, Taking a closer look at your pictures, I would say you have juvenile Red Rubins, not the narrow leaf variety. If you look at the largest leaf, the stem comes up and then the leaf fans out--this is the leaf shape of the standard Red Rubin. In the Narrow Leaf, there is a smooth...

That's entirely possible as they are quite similar. The only thing is that the narrow leaf variety is MUCH less common in the hobby. I get them for customers who tell me that they are generally not available in LFS's. If your ID is true, you have quite a find!!!!! Keep us up to date on their...

Red Rubins and E. horemanni are generally sold under both names, especially in LFS's. I would gruess it is E. Red Rubin---horemanni's tend to have a narrower leaf. either way, if properly kept, they will be magnificent plants. :P

The quote you found is correct. I have put the bulbs in damp sand in the refrigerator for up to 4 months. After this time, I clean them off, wrap them loosely in a damp paper towel and then in a plastic bag. They are then placed in a warm place for a few days until they sprout. I have also...

I use rubber bands. :D

You just need a cutting---it will root on its own. I usually stick it in the back of the tank where I can find an opening in the hood. this way only about 2 inches is submerged and the rest of the plant is out of the water and allowed to grow above the tank.

I have no doubt that anyone into houseplants has at least one type of Syngonium. Just take a cutting, place 1-2 inches into the water, provide decent light and you're off!!!!!

I do not know the common name, but if you see one, you'll know what it is---you can get them anywhere. Here is a good website to start. http://www.southerntropicals.com/galleries/Syngonium/

Many species of Syngonium can be emersed (that is, roots in water, leaves above) in an aquarium. If there is sufficient light in the room, it will grow nicely and make a realistic maze of roots in the tank(sort of like a mangrove forest). :P

Almost all of my holding tanks have at least one species of South American or West African Dwarf Cichlid--They have never caused me a problem. :)

For my "show" tanks, I like Tritons---they are expensive, but the color is great. For my holding tanks, I use Sylvania Daylight and Philips "Alto" Daylight Bulbs (these can be found in lighting stores and Home Depot). They are a bit yellow, but are inexpensive and give good growth.

That sounds fine---I find plants to be more adaptable than some people give them credit. Give it a try!!! Lots of luck and keep us informed. :P

Crypts are very adapatable and many of them thrive in a wide range of conditions and you will find perople's experience with them equally as diverse. My info says medium light, a pH of 6-8 and soft to very hard water. Though they say they grow tall, I have had them for years and never had one...

Go to google, choose images and type in Cryptocoryne balansae--you will find a lot of images. I think you will like the plant.

Sagittaria sp. is a cool water plant and doesn't thrive above 79 F. Cryptocoryne balansae is a better choice as it is "val or sag-like" and does well in low light tanks. Lots of luck in your search.

With the myriad of Java Fern, Cryptocoryne and Anubias species available, any low light tank can be just as diverse and beautiful as a hi-light, hi-tech tank. Look around and you will find some awesome stuff.

I agree with the wendtii red. Barclaya longifolia red is also good. Not as light hungry as some reds and quite hardy. :D

I have had very good luck with all the Flourish products.

Loaches are a great way to keep the snail population down. However, I like Botia striata (also called Striped Loach / Zebra Loach / Thin Line Loach). These are just as effective as the Clown Loach, but max out at about 3 inches SL and are quite peaceful. Be careful to get this specific...

1Watt/gallon is quite low. A 30 gallon (36 inches long) can usually be outfitted with fixtures that contain 24"(20 watt) or 36" (30 watt) bulbs. this means, by using a glass canopy and putting several fixtures over the tank (e.g. 1 double strip and 1 single strip), you can conceivably achieve...