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Originally Posted by dogsare4losers
Ok I think I have a list now...
3 bunches of ludwiga, Wisteria, Bacopa, Rotala, and Hornwort
2 amazon sword plants
4 crypt undulates
2 apons
9 corkscrew vals
4 crypt walkari
Java Moss
3 pots E. tenellus
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Sounds great! You should definitely have enough plants to start out with.
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Originally Posted by dogsare4losers
I know this is really sad...but I heard you plant a lot of plants differently...Like 4 the moss I need to attach it to something, like driftwood. And you do other plants other ways. What are some good ways to plant some of my plants? Oh and when you (jom) were talking about dosing do you do mixing w/ water or just dry dose? If I do just dry do I just drop it in or do I have to put it into the substrate?
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Its not sad at all.....you have to learn somewhere right? And you won't learn unless you ask questions!
Before talking about planting, I suggest you invest in some of these:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...8&pcatid=12038. I have the 10" curved ones and I must say, they are the best things I could have bought for my planted tanks.
With the stem plants (aka bunch plants) you'll want to plant a couple stems together and then make a group. They will probably come with a lead weight around each bunch. Take that off and trash it, then get 2-3 stems with your big tweezers and plant them. Repeat that step until you have a nice group going. I usually plant mine pretty close together, but its up to you.
With the swords and Crypts, I usually trim off dead/dying leaves and some of the roots if there is a ton....it makes for easier planting and they will grow back. They may not have large root systems though. Just take the end of the plant and shove it in the substrate with your tweezers. I usually plant my Crypts pretty close toegether. Don't plant them as close as the stems, since they will grow wider. You can plant the Vals the same way, but they won't grow wider, so you can plant them close together or however you want.
The Apons may come with just a bulb or they may have some growth on them....either way, just shove the bulb in the substrate.
For the moss, you are right. Tie it to some driftwood or rocks. I use fishing line, some people use thread......just depends on what you have available. Thread tends to break down eventually......and I've found it floating in the tank before. I just use the fishing line because its clear and doesn't come loose.
For the E. tenellus, separate it into small plants and plant each. You should have enough to plant them close together and start your foreground.