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any kind of "grass"plants? i want a grass like plant, a plant that looks and roots like it, i want some kind of sand, it will be in a 100 gallon, im not sure what type of lighti...	fishyhelper288	17	18-Feb-2005 01:25
need to raise GH but not KH? help I have a 90g planted tank here are details 2 65w power compacts - 1 40w flouresent = 1.88wpg 100% flourite substrate Co2 canister injection w/ ph cont...	Wompa	3	18-Feb-2005 00:41
Hagen C02 System How long does it take for a bubble to travel through the ladder diffuser?...	tetratech	5	18-Feb-2005 00:35
Is this Java Fern? We have been growing this plant in all the tanks for years now. We always thought it was a java fern but it doesn't really look like all the pictures...	MO	5	17-Feb-2005 19:37
PLant Packages Hey! So im looking on the AZ garden site at the plant packages, and under the Easy life habitat they have a package that says it is not good for ple...	SamanthaStorm	2	17-Feb-2005 08:28
Help a newbie with his next step. I've been keeping fish for about a year and a half. In the last month I decided to jump into live plants and read a lot before going the live plant r...	Grumley	7	16-Feb-2005 08:55
Java Moss Pages: 1, 2 I purchased some java moss being told I just need to tie it down to a rock or piece of driftwood and it would grow like crazy. I read other people ca...	LadyRae	23	16-Feb-2005 03:25
Dilema: It's too hot to leave the light on in my tank At the moment it's pretty hot here (in Aussie land), so I am stuggling to keep the temperature to an acceptable level (I'm going through masses of 'fi...	Gromit	9	15-Feb-2005 22:21
anubias going crazy i now have three flowers on my anubias right now i have no idea what is making this thing go so crazy, i haven't really changed anything except...	moondog	4	15-Feb-2005 05:05
Co2 and plant design for my 70g tank Hi next week im going to buy a co2 kit for my 70g tank. I have decided on a milwaukee regulator and dupla reaktor s which will hook up to my canister...	eureka red	17	15-Feb-2005 04:31
Best Books I've never really kept plants - at least not for many years as I've primarily kept african cichlids, but I want to begin. Looking for suggestions of...	OldTimer	3	14-Feb-2005 19:43
Stupid Plant/Light Question Do most of you have a glass cover separating the light fixture from the water. Does the glass top diminish any of the light. My current setup has a...	tetratech	6	14-Feb-2005 03:13
DIY mix for Hagen Plant Gro CO2 well ive seen a lot of mixes for the 2 liter bottle containers meant for DIY systems, but how much of each do i put in a Hagen system?? i was thinkin...	Azn_Devil	7	14-Feb-2005 02:53
What are the causes A few leaves on my Amazon Swords have a black film of algae. What are the causes and solutions? Its a 10 gallon tank, 3 watts/gallon,fertilizer table...	Justin_1986	1	14-Feb-2005 02:12
What could happen... If a dieing or dead plant is left in a tank too long, what would the results be? How do you know for sure if the plant is really dieing or dead?...	T/A	5	14-Feb-2005 01:33
another mystery plant Is this even an aquatic plant? [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/s...	sham	5	13-Feb-2005 21:59
DIY CO2 or Hagens Plant-Gro CO2 Natural System? I've been reading up on constructing a DIY CO2 system, all pieces are easily aquired, doesn't seem hard to put together and is cheap! Or make take a...	Fish On The Brains	11	13-Feb-2005 19:18
looking for suggestions on plants 75g tank, 4ftx18inches foot print. tahitian moon sand about 1inch deep on the bottom if that. all plants aside from the java fern on the real driftwo...	Sin in Style	4	13-Feb-2005 17:19
Algae Problem I actually posted this in another thread, but I recently got these pics and wanted to make it fresh again. I'm having problems with thread like algae...	tetratech	7	13-Feb-2005 16:22
Low light crypts? Which species of cryptocorynes are low light tolerant (1.5wpg or less)? Also which Vals? And can every Anubia live in this light condition? What about...	nattereri	1	13-Feb-2005 10:12
Do you use any "nonaquatic" plants in your planted tank? I need some big(6"-12" full and hardy) plants for my planted tank. Most of the aquatic plants I come across are small. I have seen some big ones but t...	mynameisnathan1234	1	13-Feb-2005 10:10
Plant choices I've never posted in Planted Aquaria before. The desc ription says for plant problems, but I figure this is the best place for my question regardle...	Mogmog	1	13-Feb-2005 03:00
How do I keep my plants planted??? My plants keep floating to the top of the tank. The fish pick at them and nibble on them, and up they go. Nothing I seem to do keeps them planted....	Gromit	3	12-Feb-2005 23:32
Ludwigia repens not doing well But the bacopa is thriving. And so are the three kinds of anubias. I'm confused. High light, laterite. No co2, is this the culprit? I'm intending on...	smantzer	1	12-Feb-2005 23:25
light and co2 I just have this dumb luck or something. I wanted to try a carboplus system but the reviews weren't good enough for the price. Then it turns out...	sham	14	12-Feb-2005 13:24
Good floating plants for a 20 gal Hey guys, Just wondering what plants if any make good floating plants? I have a fake one in my 20, but i was wondering if what live plants where al...	SamanthaStorm	3	12-Feb-2005 08:21
Hagen CO2 System I know this system is for tanks up to 20gallons. If I used this on my 46 would it do anything. Also does anyone know anything about this system A...	tetratech	2	11-Feb-2005 17:40
coconut cave this was meantioned in another post , i have brought a coconut but want to know how do i get it ready for being in my tank?...	possum	5	11-Feb-2005 16:59
Where To Get Plants My lfs don't have much of a selection of plants, and what they do have are pretty sorry looking, so I'm looking for recommendations as to the best on-...	OldTimer	2	11-Feb-2005 16:34
Plants dying I have a 30 gal tank. My friend gave me some java fern from his tank. I tied the fern onto wood with fishing line just like in my friends tank. It's b...	jayesh	7	11-Feb-2005 08:39
bleach and driftwood Is it safe to soak driftwood in the bleach solution (1:19)? I would like to remove some algae off some of my java ferns, moss and anubias but they ar...	curvicep	9	11-Feb-2005 06:42
Dumb plant question I've been having trouble getting robust growth from my wistera and javamoss in my tank. I have 96watt 6700k over 46gallon. I'm using eco-complete, w...	tetratech	4	11-Feb-2005 03:36
newb planter that wants to get serious ^_^ well chinese new years is comin, so is my report card, i already know i have enough money for a PC light setup and a CO2 system from either hagen or j...	Azn_Devil	12	11-Feb-2005 00:49
Affects of Plants on kH (Carbonate Hardness) Pages: 1, 2 Well, I took the plunge (and the lazy way out) and bought a Hagen co2 device. I'm so happy because they have a way to compensate for smaller tanks th...	Cory_Di	32	10-Feb-2005 23:46
Moving with plants I asked about moving the fish on general freshwater, so I figured maybe here's a good place to ask aabout moving with plants How do I do that? They...	smantzer	3	10-Feb-2005 21:13
C02 and Algae I already have a problem with algae attaching itself to my wisteria and javamoss, would the addition of co2 help or would that make the algae worse....	tetratech	11	10-Feb-2005 20:13
Hair algae What can get rid of hair algae? It's growing on my crypts ] I have otos in there, who don't touch it, and I can't really afford to order amano shrim...	smantzer	7	10-Feb-2005 10:21
Cool! a bonus plant! About a week ago I picked up some live plants, and in the Java Moss was this little plant with a rhizome... hmmmm? Looks like Nana (Anubias Barteri '...	Fish On The Brains	6	10-Feb-2005 06:40
need advice http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v718/Azrael_Darkness/IMG_0090.jpg here is my new boliv ram 10 gallon i am aquascaping...some of the plants are in th...	Azrael_Darkness	2	10-Feb-2005 06:27
Room Crawler Hi, Does any one know what a "room crawler" is? I'm sure thats not the scientific though. Well i stuck that plant in my tank and its growing and l...	kesfish	2	10-Feb-2005 05:44
need some help.... well my grandpa decided he want to change back to plastic plants because the real plants are too much upkeep for him. he called last night and asked i...	BabyBlueEyes	7	10-Feb-2005 04:14
DIY CO2 questions Should the water be dechlorinated? Does this recipe sound good: 1/4 teaspoon yeast (oxygenated before putting in bottle) 2 cups sugar 2 1/2 cups warm...	nattereri	6	10-Feb-2005 03:41
starting plants I have a twenty nine gallon tank and would like to know what plant is a good starter. i am sick of the fake plants and would like an easy plant to tak...	Gerber77	2	10-Feb-2005 02:38
new bulb! i've got a newly setup heavily planted 20g tank. Then plants have only been in the tank 3 days so no problems yet. i'm inteading to get a new light...	SheKoi	5	09-Feb-2005 07:33
DIY co2 Systems - Does room temp govern rate? I know this may seem like a silly question, but I was just pondering the whole notion of yeast reactions in a bottle or cyclinder and the co2 that is...	Cory_Di	5	09-Feb-2005 06:25
do airstones affect live plants? Do airstones affect live plants in any way.. i heard that it affects the co2 some how shrugs r0b3y...	r0b3y	9	09-Feb-2005 02:44
YEAH! JBJ 6 Gallon Glass Nano Tank I'm so excited I've been eyeballing the 7 gallon bowfront but really wanted to go smaller, like around 5 gallons because it is going on a dresser...	Cory_Di	11	08-Feb-2005 23:57
Air Exchange, CO2 and Oxygen WHY are airstones considered a nono if one does not have CO2 injection? does it not also bring in CO2 as well as oxygen? I mean, its not really an o...	Callatya	8	08-Feb-2005 22:42
Can you help ID these plants click me oh and take a look at one of my new angels while your there Last e...	Alex	4	08-Feb-2005 22:05
20 long plants Hey guys, I posted a little bit ago and noone responded I was just wondering what plants would be good for a 10 gallon, and a 20 long? The 10 gal...	SamanthaStorm	5	08-Feb-2005 06:09

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