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Dangerous Dave Hobbyist Posts: 144 Kudos: 179 Votes: 3 Registered: 15-Jul-2002	Hi, I am setting up a new 90g planted tank. Light will be low at around 1 wpg, no co2, temp around 25, ph neutral. I will be using plants I already have including anubias, java fern and moss, crypts, amazon swords, elodea and ambulia. I am looking for a foreground plant that will stay small and cover the front of the tank. Was hoping for something like hair grass or chain swords, but I understand that they like more light than I can offer. Any suggestions? Cheers,
Posted 24-Mar-2006 01:43
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	Dave, The best bet would be to place java moss on flat rocks and lay them out in the front, that for sure should work. I grew Ech. Tenellus - Pygmy Chain Sword - rather successfully at 1.4 wpg in my 29G, so you could try it in your tank. Maybe buy only one pot (or plant - if sold lose) and see how it does. Hope this helps a little, Ingo Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 24-Mar-2006 11:54
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	Maybe I got lucky but I had a lot of luck with dwarf sag ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 24-Mar-2006 14:31
bensaf Fish Master Posts: 1978 Kudos: 1315 Registered: 08-Apr-2004	Hemianthus Callitrichoides "Cuba" is supossed to be pretty low light tolerant. Easy enough to find these days. Not a plant I've tried personally so can't confirm. But I am willing to take Tropicas word for it. http://www.tropica.com/article_fullscreen.asp?type=aquaristic&id=621 Some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue. Remember that age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability.
Posted 25-Mar-2006 03:53


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