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juwel-180 Enthusiast Posts: 291 Kudos: 212 Votes: 17 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	i am looking for a floating plant that will do well in a low light aqarium can any one help
Posted 11-Apr-2006 21:59
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	Edited by NowherMan6 Hi there, There are many fast growing stem plants to can simply be left floating at the top of the tank. One of my favorites is Pennywort. Just let it sit on top of the water and it will spread out like lily pads. http://www.tropica.com/default.asp The good thing is, when the new leaves form on the surface they seem to adjust to being exposed to air, forming slightly thicker or waxier leaves so algae doesn't form on them. it doesn't do too much for the aquascape, but the effect can be nice, and it does provide some nice cover. *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 11-Apr-2006 22:04
inkodinkomalinko Fish Guru Posts: 2441 Kudos: 833 Registered: 18-Jan-2003	Water wisteria (can be rooted or left floating) and hornwort both are great floating plants.
Posted 12-Apr-2006 09:36
juwel-180 Enthusiast Posts: 291 Kudos: 212 Votes: 17 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	kk and will they put roots down for my fish to bubble nest in
Posted 14-Apr-2006 19:49
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	the plants mentioned will put roots out into the water. Most stem plants will if left floating, and some do even while rooted. In the case of Pennywort, the dangling roots are part of the overall effect IMO. As you can see in the thread below, my sparkling gourami seem to really enjoy the floating plant mass, no problem building a nest with them http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/threads/28093.1.htm?15# *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 14-Apr-2006 19:53
illustrae Fish Addict Posts: 820 Kudos: 876 Registered: 04-May-2005	I have had salvinia do quite well in low light, mostly because they are so close to the light that it doesn't count as "low." I prefer salvinia to duckweed because it is much easier to control, but equally as fast growing, and my bubblenesters love it. Hoping that there must be a word for everything I mean...
Posted 14-Apr-2006 20:09


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