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	OPHIOPOGON JAPONICA "Mondo Grass"
AngelZoo Fish Addict Posts: 771 Kudos: 501 Votes: 1 Registered: 16-Dec-2003	I picked up some OPHIOPOGON JAPONICA or "Mondo Grass" from Petsmart tonight. I started reading up on it and one source said that it's not a true aquatic plant, and that it would not thrive in an aquarium and most likely die with in a couple of months. Is this true?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
Bob Wesolowski Mega Fish Posts: 1379 Kudos: 1462 Registered: 14-Oct-2004	Yes, it is sold in this country as a bedding plant for marginal (wet/damp) areas. It is more of a bog plant than a true aquatic plant. __________ "To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research." researched from Steven Wright
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
AngelZoo Fish Addict Posts: 771 Kudos: 501 Votes: 1 Registered: 16-Dec-2003	Oh goody, so I just waisted some more money. =P
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
me is already in use Fish Addict Posts: 596 Kudos: 99 Votes: 25 Registered: 02-Dec-2003	Yup, Bob is right and whatever source you were reading up on.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
Bob Wesolowski Mega Fish Posts: 1379 Kudos: 1462 Registered: 14-Oct-2004	Angel, Tropica offers an inexpensive and very good plant book that you can purchase on line through http://www.tropica.com. I view the book like an American Express card, I never go plant shopping without it! __________ "To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research." researched from Steven Wright
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
AngelZoo Fish Addict Posts: 771 Kudos: 501 Votes: 1 Registered: 16-Dec-2003	bob, lol thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
Wolfie8113 Mega Fish Posts: 947 Kudos: 159 Votes: 0 Registered: 09-Apr-2002	Yup, that's why chain stores are... uh... nevermind, I'm gonna get sued. Let's just take this as a lesson to do some research on the plants or the store before buying.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
AngelZoo Fish Addict Posts: 771 Kudos: 501 Votes: 1 Registered: 16-Dec-2003	Normally I do. Tis my first time buying something "living" from petsmart, and surprise! Look what happens. =P
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
harleysiber Fish Addict Posts: 591 Kudos: 554 Votes: 47 Registered: 11-Aug-2003	I have had great luck with Petsmart, and also with live plants from there. Since Mond Grass is more o a "bog" plant, would it do well in about three inches of water? I've only seen it up cloe once, and can't remember exactly how tall it is. My frog would love it if I could fit it in his almost overgrown tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44


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