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judz![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Enthusiast Posts: 256 Kudos: 160 Votes: 5 Registered: 06-Jun-2005 ![]() ![]() | i have a dwarf Gouromi upside down catfish some dwarf frogs 3 schools of fish 2 mystery snails and one algae eater i know the Gouromi and the Catfish should have the floating plants. but what kind and why should they have them? i have a bit taller 28 gal tank with grass and some other plant that i cant remember it is like a single thin plant with round leaves coming off it that i have a bunch together to look like one plant. also i have an air stone not sure if that would make a difference in the floating plant |
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NowherMan6![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004 ![]() ![]() | Well, besides look nice, there are a few reasons you might want floating plants. Besides looking nice, floating plants provide shelter for timid top-dwelling species of fish. They also provide a bit of food for some species to nibble on - I'm sure your gourami might appreciate some. You can use most stem plants as floating plants. They absorb nutrients through the water column, rather than through roots in the substrate, so they'll grow just fine floating. Good plants to use in your set-up may be Elodea, Watersprite, Hornwort or duck-weed. |
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tankie![]() Fish Addict Posts: 857 Kudos: 848 Votes: 230 Registered: 15-Mar-2005 ![]() ![]() | as mentioned...it does make a difference...its giving the tank a "cozy" feeling for the inhabitants... i have elodea, hornwort, duckweed and watersprite as floating plants...my fave is watersprite. Last edited by tankie at 13-Jun-2005 11:37 |
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jasonpisani![]() ![]() ![]() *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003 ![]() ![]() | I have some Salvinia natans as floating plants & they do a great job & grow fast. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com |
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Babelfish![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() | As a side note, if you're running an HOB filter, my experience has been that it's likely to tear up hornwort getting it stuck in the intake. Stem plants that reach across the surface might do a better job. ^_^[hr width='40%'] The life, the love, You die to heal. The hope that starts, The broken hearts... I’ve got another confession my friend, I’m no fool. I’m getting tired of starting again, Somewhere new." [link=*refighting lost battles*]http://babelfish.qwertydigital.com/" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link] ![]() |
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judz![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Enthusiast Posts: 256 Kudos: 160 Votes: 5 Registered: 06-Jun-2005 ![]() ![]() | what is a HOB filter? |
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judz![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Enthusiast Posts: 256 Kudos: 160 Votes: 5 Registered: 06-Jun-2005 ![]() ![]() | does anyone have any pics of what floating plants look like in a active tank |
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judz![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Enthusiast Posts: 256 Kudos: 160 Votes: 5 Registered: 06-Jun-2005 ![]() ![]() | o and one more thing ive heard alot about CO2 tanks what are they and what do they do for the tank |
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keithgh![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() | judz It is very difficult to photograph a floating plant (Water Sprite) as it is directly under the light. I took this from the top as you can see it is very dense. I toss out a good handfull every month, it grows that fast. Keith ![]() ![]() keithgh attached this image: ![]() 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? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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jasonpisani![]() ![]() ![]() *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003 ![]() ![]() | HOB is a hang on back filter. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com |
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judz![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Enthusiast Posts: 256 Kudos: 160 Votes: 5 Registered: 06-Jun-2005 ![]() ![]() | thanks for the picture will floating plants lower the temperature of the water? its about 82 right now and most of my fish (according to profiles ive read) prefer 77ish |
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keithgh![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() | judz The temperature is controled by your heaters. What it would do it could reduce the light heat but this would also be compensated by the heaters. 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? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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