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lou Fingerling Posts: 44 Votes: 0 Registered: 06-Sep-2004	i'm new to the whole planted tank thing and am looking for a little advice. at the moment my 55 gallon contains only plastics plants and was looking at moving towards some real ones. i was after some plants that are not to hard to lookafter and are forgiving for a beginner so they wont die on me in the first week. tank contains 6 corydoras 10 neon tetras 2 ansistrus 2 three spot gouramis 2 red gouramis Ph 6-6.5
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
bensaf Fish Master Posts: 1978 Kudos: 1315 Registered: 08-Apr-2004	Without getting into how much light you have etc., the plants that will survive in almost any tank are, Java Fern Java Moss Anubias (the plastic plant that grows) Most Cryptocorenes should do ok too. Don't expect too much growth but they should survive quite well, need no maintenance or fertilization. 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 11:42
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Lou Bernard beat me again. The only other suggestion would be to get a very hardy Crypt and only one variety to commence with, this will depend on you suplier, check with us here when you have made your decision. I have a fully planted Anubias 5ft tank yes they are a very hardy and easy plant to grow, with very little maintainence over all. Bernard also has an excellent tank. 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 11:42
moondog Moderator The Hobnob-lin Posts: 2676 Kudos: 1038 Votes: 4366 Registered: 30-Sep-2002	you can also try corkscrew vals (vallisneria), i've had some good luck with them without using ferts or special treatment/lighting. "That's the trouble with political jokes in this country... they get elected!" -- Dave Lippman
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, At the top of this section (Forum) there is a "sticky note" with nearly the exact same wording as your question. Read it, and then respond with your remaining questions or the information that the others have requested. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
lou Fingerling Posts: 44 Votes: 0 Registered: 06-Sep-2004	thanks for the advice. I'll check what my supplier has but i have a feeling that the plants in my area are expensive due to availability. never mind. i'll post again if and when i have anymore questions. Again thank you
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42


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