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JBennett181 Hobbyist Posts: 70 Kudos: 46 Votes: 2 Registered: 10-Jan-2008   | i got 2 horn wort 1 java fern and some salvinia. the way the salvinia shades and the new plants make my tank look amazing! my fish love is espiecally the african butterflys. they used to hid in the shadiest corners and now there out and about....never going back to fake plants for sure....  i like feesh |
 Posted 22-Feb-2008 04:34 |      |
keithgh      *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003   | Welcome to the world of live plants. Remember they require looking after. Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith  Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT?  VOTE NOW VOTE NOW |
| Posted 22-Feb-2008 07:05 |  |
brandeeno Mega Fish Posts: 929 Kudos: 636 Registered: 13-Sep-2007  | be sure that the rhizome of the java fern isnt burried. also check on the light needs of your plants and the fert needs as some plants require lots of fertilization through dissolved paricles. \\\\\\\"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure\\\\\\\" |
| Posted 22-Feb-2008 07:39 | |
fish patty  Fish Addict Posts: 539 Kudos: 223 Votes: 255 Registered: 04-Oct-2006  | Great Benn.......I know how you feel! I got some plants too. I don't know what salvinia is, but I love the way the hornwort grows. It also shades & adds a nice green color to the tank especially when the light shines through it. When it grows well, it takes over the tank though & you will be throwing some out on a regular basis. It's worth it though. I wish you continued luck with the plants. |
| Posted 22-Feb-2008 15:30 | |
FRANK    Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002  | Hi Patty, Go to this site: http://www.tropica.com/default.asp Across the right side you will see the letters of the alphabet. Click on the "S" and several choices will appear, click on the "Salvinia" and a picture of that plant along with its characteristics will come up on the screen. See also: http://www.nrw.qld.gov.au/factsheets/pdf/pest/pp12.pdf Frank  -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<-- |
| Posted 22-Feb-2008 18:07 | |
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