I am setting up my 58 gallon and I would like to buy some hardy, inexpensive plants that don't need flourite. I don't need many--most of my tank is going to be caves (around 15!!) and I'll buy some plastic plants too. RIght now all I have is java moss. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
2007-07-27 18:08:43 · 5 answers · asked by Paso Fino horse lover 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
I've had fish for 13 years and have yet to have a fish trapped in a plastics plant...lol. :)
2007-07-27 18:33:57 · update #1
I'm sort of liking these anubias! :) As long as it's under $8 or so, I'm ok with the price. Thanks for the help, guys!
2007-07-27 19:03:17 · update #2
I have great luck with anubias, hygrophilia, most crypts, dwarf sag, vals, and cabomba; however, the caboma need bright lighting.
Here is a link to a great website that allows you to view plants according to easy of care, lighting needs, aquascape placement and several other categories.
http://www.plantgeek.net/plantguide.php
Hope this helps
2007-07-27 18:45:44 · answer #1 · answered by kathleen f 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am glad to see that you know there is nothing wrong with plastic plants. Having said that, I personally like anubias better than any other plant. Like stated earlier, they are a bit pricey, but nearly bullet-proof. They can grow in gravel or attach themselves to driftwood. I know you said inexpensive, but the slight increase in price is worth every penny when it comes to hardiness, attractiveness, and the fact that fish just don't like to eat it. It doesn't need fluorite, bright lights, CO2 or additives. Of course, these things won't hurt it either, but are not 100% necessary.
2007-07-28 01:54:22 · answer #2 · answered by fivespeed302 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some other good plants are Elodea/Anacharis, Crypts, Dwarf Hairgrass, and small Chain Swords. Sounds like that's going to be a great tank! Good luck!
Nosoop4u
2007-07-28 01:13:11 · answer #3 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
amazon swords,
dwarf hair grass,
all types of vals,
java ferns,
anabuis is one of my favorites, it is a hard leaf plant so the fish dont eat it, but they are somewhat expensive, but worth the money, hard to kill.
i have some for over 8-9 years old.
2007-07-28 01:19:27 · answer #4 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT BUY PLASTIC PLANTS!!!!! I have learned from experience that the plastic plants can harm fish fins and trap fish too. If you want fake plants, I would suggest silk plants since they in no way harm fish fins or trap fish. If you want live plants to work with, I left two links in case you are working with either a freshwater or saltwater aquarium.
2007-07-28 01:23:40 · answer #5 · answered by NCConfederate13 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋