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	a beginner: needs advice about plants
stuquarium Enthusiast Posts: 262 Kudos: 275 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Oct-2004	hey every one. i've started my own aquarium about 2 months ago, and i've had a couple of plants. the thing is, they never seem to last longer than a week. the fish like to play, and rip the leaves off. one of my big keeps pulling the entire thing out, and i find it floating at the top of the tank. i've tried burying the base with rock. but it didn;t stop them any one else have any ideas on how to stop these plants from flaoting on the top of the tank?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
bensaf Fish Master Posts: 1978 Kudos: 1315 Registered: 08-Apr-2004	What kind of fish are we talking about ? Some fish and plants just don't mix. Particularly the African Cichlids. You could try some tougher plants like Java Fern or Anubias. Most fish leave them alone as the leaves are too tough to eat. These plants do best tied to wood or rock so they can't be dug up. 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 26-Jan-2006 11:45
stuquarium Enthusiast Posts: 262 Kudos: 275 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Oct-2004	ok thanks mate. i'll do that. for the record it's a fresh water tank.. cheers
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	stuquarium Ok it is a FW tank but what plants have you got there also what fish do you have in the tank as well. All the extra infomation will help in giving you a more exact answer. Some fish and plants just don't mix Bernard is certainly correct in this statement 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? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45


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