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    Plants

    Just wondering what plants people find work well in there tanks. I love the look of plants but cant find many that actually grow well. (thinking its due to the high water temp) Does anyone have some suggestions on plants that work well in there tanks?

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    Blue Diamond Discus
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    I have java fern and amazon sword and had no problems with them

    I found that the amazon sword loves a bit of sun the window side of the tank they are growing quite well comparied to the other side of the tank

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    Larvae
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    I use anubias, planted and on driftwood, look great and don't mind low light. I need to use a machete on the valisneria (think that's the spelling) and coryomba (ditto, spelling). I had a tank where the swords took over, but in my 6' they look okay but a are tiny, don't grow much.

    Lesley

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    Crypts are a definate must. They are very easy to grow and come in both green and red varities.

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    your plants are probably not growing due to low light and low co2 levels

    anibus, java fern and moss, and some hydro will grow

    if you love the planted tank you should up your WPG and your co2
    RYAN --- DIY ROCKS!

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    amazon swords

    I just purchased amazon swords im hoping they will go all right,
    they are called amazon swords after all so they should be OK in discus water, fingers crossed cause they look excellent

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    anubias on driftwood....can't go wrong with it
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    I find that most Hygrophilas grow very very easily. Mine apparantly need to be trimmed about once every week or so.

    Anubias are great for aquariums with low lighting, but grow very slowly.

    Most Echinodorus are great for discus tanks. However they do require a bit more lighting and also a lot of trace elements to grow healthy, especially Iron.

    Crypts are also a good choice, and so are Corkscrews and Java Fern.

    This is my planted tank using 110W Power Compact Lighting



    Plant List:

    Anubias barteri
    Hygrophila Polysperma
    Hygrophila Stricta
    Ludwigia Rubin
    Ludwigia perennis
    Echinodorus Latifolius
    Echinodorus Angus
    Vallisneria ameri.
    Cabomba carolina

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    Larvae
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    Hey Louis, is that a new tank setup? if not, how do you keep the algae at bay?
    Dave

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    simply love that tank setup!

    is that actual timber or is it imitation?

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