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In my 55g I have it moderately planted. I have one corner that needs something. I was thinking of a smaller sword maybe. I really don't know anything about them...or if they stay small. I was thinking about a Melon Sword or a Peace Lily (in the sword section of the plant website). I don't know anything about these though.
I have already bacopa caroliniana, wisteria, an ozelot sword, rotala indica, anubia nana (1), and 2 crypt wendtiis...oh and dwarf sag and dwarf chain sword for the front. I know I should just cut and replant the plants I already have and place them in the corner. I have a terribly aquascaped aquarium...just placed the plants in a spot. Any suggestions for the bare corner? I will try to get a pic.
I have 2.4 wpg...so medium light. If that helps.

Picture of the left side...with the bare corner:


Picture of the whole tank...the corner got cut out...but you can see my other plants and the horrible aquascaping job i did.


Another pic of the corner...:


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*Kristin*

you could try some stargrass in the corner and loop it out in front of the bacopa. then trim it at an angle slopping from front to the back corner.

or for color if yo are up to trimming ludwigia repens.

Last edited by Megil Tel'Zeke at 30-Dec-2005 20:32

Compare the second photo to the other two photos and you have the answer. See how the tall small leafed plant fills in the corner.

I would try if possible to lift the LH end of the DW to give it a bit more height and create a flow towards the right of the tank

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Keith, I would love to reposition the DW, but it is still not water logged enough and has the slate still attached. The reason that rock is on the right side of it, is to hold it down. I try not to mess with it because of it not sinking on its own. The best I could do is try to make it level, because it looks like the RH is raised a little higher than the LH. I soaked that thing in water for almost 3 weeks and it still didn't sink. It has been in my tank for atleast a month...and you see how it is now. I guess I should try to find another piece, but I really don't have the time. I'll have to put that on my list of things to do.
Megil, I have only ordered plant from one website...Aquatic Plant Depot, and have never seen stargrass on there. What is its scientific name?
I had also thought about some ludwigia repens because I want more color. I also thought about cutting the bacopa and replanting the tops...just can't decide what I want. Decisions, decisions...:%) Thanks for the suggestions!


*Kristin*

I would recommend cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae. The plant will give the impression of a sword but with a darker, hammered leaf. The drawing is from the
http://www.tropica.com website.

Bob Wesolowski attached this image:


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