Which plant bulbs are the best to buy?

davercomeau · 03-01-2008, 04:50 PM

I bought some bulbs a week ago but I don't think that they are going to take. I followed the directions on the back of the package and have the right conditions (Flourite substrate, 260 W of 6700, CO2 injections). Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions on bulbs?

MiSo · 03-01-2008, 09:12 PM

i found that bulbs from walmart (aponogetons and lillies) are easy to grow.
i had much success when the bulbs were not disturbed. ie... no fish/strong current kicking them around. not all bulbs will sprout, although most of them should.

**TheOldSalt** · 03-02-2008, 06:51 AM

It also often takes longer than a week

**JustOneMore20** · 03-02-2008, 01:59 PM

I'd suggest buying bulb plants that already have something growing if you can. Otherwise, just buy other plants and skip the bulbs. It usually takes longer than a week, but sometimes they don't take.

davercomeau · 03-02-2008, 06:29 PM

I guess it is just easier to buy a plant, but I kinda of like watching the bulbs grow. Thanks for the advice.

Plecostomus · 03-02-2008, 07:37 PM

Some types of snails just love to eat sprouting bulbs, gotta watch out for that.

03-01-2008, 04:50 PM	#1
davercomeau Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 24 Posts: 49	Which plant bulbs are the best to buy? I bought some bulbs a week ago but I don't think that they are going to take. I followed the directions on the back of the package and have the right conditions (Flourite substrate, 260 W of 6700, CO2 injections). Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions on bulbs?

03-01-2008, 09:12 PM	#2
MiSo Ballin' Alan Join Date: May 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 146	i found that bulbs from walmart (aponogetons and lillies) are easy to grow. i had much success when the bulbs were not disturbed. ie... no fish/strong current kicking them around. not all bulbs will sprout, although most of them should. __________________ click me -> and me ->

03-02-2008, 01:59 PM	#4
JustOneMore20 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alabama, US Age: 22 Posts: 3,490	I'd suggest buying bulb plants that already have something growing if you can. Otherwise, just buy other plants and skip the bulbs. It usually takes longer than a week, but sometimes they don't take. __________________ *Kristin* 5 Planted tanks: 55g, 40g, 29g, 10g, 5.5g 10g N. multifasciatus tank, 5.5g Platy fry

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Plecostomus Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: California Age: 15 Posts: 72	Some types of snails just love to eat sprouting bulbs, gotta watch out for that. __________________ 20g tank: 2 Hatchetfish 1 Bumblebee Catfish 7 Neon Tetras 4 Kuhli Loaches

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