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Hi everyone!

I'm new to fishprofiles, and a first time FW aquarium owner (since Dec 27, 2004). I have 2 Bala Sharks, and 1 female Betta taking up residence so far in a 20 gal. all glass tank (will be adding a few more fish in a couple weeks).

Could anyone please tell me what types of aquarium plants that I have here? I forgot to ask when I purchased them They all seem to be doing pretty good so far, currently I'm not feeding the plants anything. Thanks ahead of time!

Jay

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/JEG499/plant3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/JEG499/plant2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/JEG499/plant1.jpg

First picture is Hygro Polysperma and judging by the white veins it's the Sunset/Rosenverg variety, but a very pale one. In good light the leaves should have a nice pink color, in poor light the leaves come out green. Relatively easy plant.

Second one is Egreria(sp?) Densa a ver easy extremely fast growing plant. Very easy.

The 3rd looks like an Anubias, I can't see the base of the plant, if it's growing from a rhizome (a stuuby bit with dangling roots) then it definately is. Again very easy.

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bala shark
Sorry I can not answer but I know Bernard has done his best to help.

It is very pleasing to see the famous word "Please" It is a pity it is not used more often.

Keith

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Bernard was right on the money! Thanks I have 2 Dwarf Gourami's, one of them that likes to nibble on the tips of the Anacharis (Egeria densa), so far they're not looking rough at all.

Has anyone had a chance to use "The Aquarium Plant Plug"? I am using a couple of them, one for an Anubias Nana, and for a Hygrophila Polysperma. Just thought I'd try them out until the plant roots well enough to be planted on its own.

bala shark
Glad to have helped

I have many Anubias and several nanna none of them are in the base all are either tied to wood or rock. I have found out with experience they do not like being in the base but prefer their roots to be fully exposed.

Keith

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