need plant suggestions and where to buy online

ksb · 06-23-2006, 10:03 AM

My setup is a 55g with 2 wpg (power compact 2x65w) 10000k lights, normal gravel, and no co2 setup, I currently have some java moss, java fern and one anubias nana and I want to add more.. any recommendations for foreground, midground and background plants? Also know anywhere to purchase online?

thanks!

**JustOneMore20** · 06-23-2006, 10:10 AM

I have the same lighting on my 55g. Here is what has worked for me:

Background:
Bacopa caroliniana
Rotala rotundifolia
Myriophyllum
Cryptocoryne retrospiralis
Crinum Onion plant

Midground:
Crypt wendtii, red and green
Crypt lutea
Anubias nana
Java fern

Foreground:
Echinodorous tennellus (i like this one better)
Dwarf sag

I have Ambulia, but it isn't looking good. I'm getting some Hygro Polysperma from a friend and expect it to do well. Its a fast grower. Hygro difformis (Wisteria) has done well in the past.

These days I get my plants from Aquarium Plants. I've also used Aquatic Plant Depot before.

Here are some links of places I haven't used:
Freshwater Aquarium Plants
Aquarium Garden
Arizona Gardens (they have a little higher shipping than most)

Puffer Pita · 06-23-2006, 07:16 PM

I buy all of mine from Aquarium Plants. Their prices are reasonable, customer support is good, and everything arrives in great shape even with 2-3 day shipping.

**Damon** · 06-23-2006, 11:40 PM

Where are you located? I've ordered from about 15 different places and location can save you a bunch on shipping.

ksb · 06-26-2006, 09:27 AM

I'm in upstate new york

|V|][{|-|/\[-|_ · 06-26-2006, 10:53 AM

I can make a 3rd recommendation for aquariumplants.com. I've never ordered anywhere else, but I had a good enough experience with them that there's really no need to.

06-23-2006, 10:03 AM	#1
ksb Fishy Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Age: 29 Posts: 16	need plant suggestions and where to buy online My setup is a 55g with 2 wpg (power compact 2x65w) 10000k lights, normal gravel, and no co2 setup, I currently have some java moss, java fern and one anubias nana and I want to add more.. any recommendations for foreground, midground and background plants? Also know anywhere to purchase online? thanks!

06-23-2006, 10:10 AM	#2
JustOneMore20 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,592	I have the same lighting on my 55g. Here is what has worked for me: Background: Bacopa caroliniana Rotala rotundifolia Myriophyllum Cryptocoryne retrospiralis Crinum Onion plant Midground: Crypt wendtii, red and green Crypt lutea Anubias nana Java fern Foreground: Echinodorous tennellus (i like this one better) Dwarf sag I have Ambulia, but it isn't looking good. I'm getting some Hygro Polysperma from a friend and expect it to do well. Its a fast grower. Hygro difformis (Wisteria) has done well in the past. These days I get my plants from Aquarium Plants. I've also used Aquatic Plant Depot before. Here are some links of places I haven't used: Freshwater Aquarium Plants Aquarium Garden Arizona Gardens (they have a little higher shipping than most) __________________ *Kristin* 5 Planted tanks: 55g, 40g, 29g, 20g, 5.5g

06-23-2006, 07:16 PM	#3
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06-23-2006, 11:40 PM	#4
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