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	African biotope!
smantzer Big Fish Posts: 378 Kudos: 347 Votes: 10 Registered: 02-Nov-2004	For one of my empty 10 gallons, I'm thinking of an asian biotope. Only fish in there so far planned is an african butterfly. I'm thinking I'll stick mostly to anubias, since the sand layer will be very thin (so I dont need to buy snails, stir sand, etc), and I dont want to waste money on gravel (plus I like the look of sand better). So, my question is, what are some nice african swamp plants? As in, roots in the water, leaves out of it? Are there any? Fish suggestions are great too, though this is the wrong place to ask about that one
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
switchbladeclownloach Hobbyist Posts: 96 Kudos: 114 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Dec-2004	I think african butterfly will be two large for a 10 gallon maybe a african leaf fish I know their aggressive but not awhere of of big they get
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	I don't think I'd keep the butterfly in a 10. We have them where I work, they're weird fish. :%) I feed them crickits...I think they are too large for a 10 and need something with more surface area, as they are top dwellers only. I can't help you out with the plant thing. >.< -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
smantzer Big Fish Posts: 378 Kudos: 347 Votes: 10 Registered: 02-Nov-2004	Yeah, I've kept many african butterflies...someone in a previous thread suggested it for a 10g tank I was planning, and it sounded like a good idea...I mean, I've never seen them get over 3 1/2 inches long, and if it was only one...? Maybe, I don't know. Perhaps I'll leave him in the 30 gallon. ...but really...no plant suggestions...? Last edited by smantzer at 19-Jan-2005 20:53
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
clownloachfan Fish Addict Posts: 660 Kudos: 850 Votes: 115 Registered: 10-Oct-2003	there are probably swamp plants, but i do not know of any. I do know of a few that grow in the jungle such as any type of ANUBIAS or the BOLBITIS HEUDELOTTI. If you do want their leaves out of the water, the air will have to be very humid and wet. I would suggest to just grow them completly under water(submerged). These plants will do great with light as low as 1 watt per gallon.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44


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