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	largest of the swords?
jase101 Big Fish Posts: 345 Kudos: 273 Votes: 1 Registered: 06-Jul-2004	hey gentle plant folk - i'm looking to buy 2-3 new plants for the 6 footer - i'd like to know which are the largest plants in the sword family? my tank is 22 inches high and i'd like to get some plants which could get that big. scientific name would be great too, as petshops and online have so many different names!! any help most appreciated.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
Bob Wesolowski Mega Fish Posts: 1379 Kudos: 1462 Registered: 14-Oct-2004	Jase, Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae would be a good choice for a tall plant in your aquarium. It resembles the swords (echinodorus) but this crypt is much more slender and less dense that a sword. It will give you strong vertical lines without the bulk of the swords. Great plant and it should be easily available in Oz. Go to http://www.tropica.com for a good rundown on this plant and any of the echinodorus. Last edited by bob wesolowski at 23-Feb-2005 07:42 __________ "To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research." researched from Steven Wright
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Falstaf Fish Addict Posts: 785 Kudos: 1211 Votes: 196 Registered: 12-Feb-2004	Echinodorus Grandiflorus up to 32in Echinodorus Bleheri up to 20in Echinodorus Osiris up to 25in Those should work, in general swords can grow up to 20 in depending on conditions
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Megil TelZeke Fish Addict Posts: 863 Kudos: 890 Votes: 393 Registered: 21-Jul-2003	marble tropica queen
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C_perugiae Small Fry Posts: 4 Kudos: 2 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Feb-2005	Rubin swords generally grow about 24" or more... I've seen some absolute monsters. They don't really need much light, either.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
jase101 Big Fish Posts: 345 Kudos: 273 Votes: 1 Registered: 06-Jul-2004	hey guys - thanks for your help and ideas.
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