FW Aquatic Plants

[georgelc86]

I know we are all mostly marine minded around here but I am curious to know which of our vendors carry freshwater stock, fish and plants.

 

[gimincorp]

I'm not a vendor, but I do sell Anubias Nana and Java Moss. Also I have Hygro, which is said to be unavialable for purchase in stores (At least in New York state).
PM me if interested.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

I am breaking down my FW "fish shelter", you can come to take a look this Sunday during my BBQ.

I have big head Frontosa, peacock, African Prince, Yellow Zebra cichlids. Most of the fish are huge while I do hav esome smaller ones.

I also have red earedslider turtles for adoption too.


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[georgelc86]

Wingo, you have a FW tank planted that you never changed water yes? If so you have to educate me on that tank. BBQ what time, I have a softball game in the morning. Where is the food at?

 

[Hungriee]

Hey George, I'm more experienced in FW planted than SW. I usually shop for my plants from a variety of vendors. One of the vendors for low light plants are in 8th ave/65St (Royal Aquarium- I think) and fishtown USA ( bad service, but the plants range about 2.33/bunch).

If your ordering alot, try http://www.aquabotanic.com/aquamenu.htm

There plants are well packaged and algae-free. What kind of plants are you seeking? High-Tech (light&Co2) or low light?

 

[georgelc86]

Low tech as possible but I have a 65wx2 and I just started a diy co2 chamber. might so with a canister for refills.

 

[CHEMCHEF]

petco actually has a pretty good selection, the prices r a little high, but they come in plastic aquatic pots

 

[georgelc86]

Yeah I have a few of those plants. I am actually staying away from petco because sometimes you don't know if your purchasing truly aquatics plants. I checked out aquabotanic and they have a nice selection.

 

[Rim_Reefer]

theres a great lfs out here with bunched plants with great prices. It may be a lil far for you but if youre ever in the area you should stop in. Its called tropical showcase and is at 372 W Old Country Rd Hicksville, NY 11801-4113. They have tons of different bunched plants(2.99 each buy 3 get 1 free) as well as potted plants(4.99 each). They have hc, dwarf hairgrass, hm, microsword,wisteria, anubias, and tons more. i have at least 20 species of plants in my tank from there and i dont have 1/4 of what he has. He will also order you almost anything you want. Fish are a little expensive for fw but are high quality and some rareities.

 

[Dr.Tran]

I keep FW tanks and I have lots and lots of plants. I specialize in rare plants such as toninas and eriocaulons but let me know what u need because I probally have it. lol

 

[georgelc86]

Thanks for the responses guy, I am keeping y'all in mind.

 

[qckwzrd]

you can also check out some people on www.plantedtank.net a great planted site with alot of local people. They grow'em, cut'em and sell'em

 

[georgelc86]

Good look Wzrd, how did the topsoil work out for you.

 

[Hungriee]

you can also check out some people on www.plantedtank.net a great planted site with alot of local people. They grow'em, cut'em and sell'em

+1 on www.plantedtank.net << Great Site for Swaps.

You can check out www.AquaticplantCentral.com for some scaping and plant ideas.

 

[georgelc86]

What are you guys using on lighting. I got a current 65wx2 CF 6700K daylight bulbs on a 55.

 

[Hungriee]

I run a 96W Fixture CF (satellite) over my 50G Discus Tank. It's low tech and the photoperiod is 8 hours a day (8PM - 4AM). Then it also gets natural light from the windows. No Algae and I dose CO2 & Macro/Micro ferts (Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorous, and Iron).

It depends what plants you want. This site could help you on lighting, planting, etc.

http://www.rexgrigg.com/summary.html

 

[georgelc86]

I have seen this site and honestly getting deeper into the site this guy gets annoying.

 

[qckwzrd]

Good look Wzrd, how did the topsoil work out for you.

I was only able to get a small amount of topsoil but I'm moving stuff around so I still havent set the tank up yet Doing more research and getting everything together. On plantedtank.net they have a post about nutrient rich topsoil for the planted tank, check it out. I have an old reptile good which I mounted coralife legs onto. The fixture has those energy spiral bulbs in it which are 25 watts each. It can go up to 75 watts each. I'm gonna start on a diy CO2 system. I'm reading up on filters now, dont know If Im gonna use my fluval or get a hob filter. I want something with a spray bar tho.

 

[georgelc86]

Hey Wzrd, the only filter I know with spray bars is the canisters. Sounds like your doing the Walstad method. I tried the DIY CO2 but f'ed it up. Right now I am tearing down the tank and going start over again. I have been hitting plantedtank.net and barrreport.com hard. There is also aquascapingworld.com I am checking also. Not much for info but looks promising, they are new.

 

[JRWOHLER]

Thanks for the info guys.