Why Bother?

IHadSexWithAllTheseFish · 07-07-2005, 10:29 PM

Why bother with plants? What are the advantages to having live plants v. fake? And don't say "oxygen levels". Just wondering.

**Osiris** · 07-07-2005, 10:33 PM

Live plants also act as filteration in water just like they do for us up here, trees and stuff. Also triggers some breeding for species, and makes more fish feel more relaxed as much more realistic. Live plants also in SW help keep nitrate levels low or 0, which i believe have same effects in FW. Their cool in tank when ur trying to make it look really realistic.

IHadSexWithAllTheseFish · 07-07-2005, 10:47 PM

I think I'll stick with my fake plants. Maybe if I ever go saltwater (maybe this christmass) I'll try real plants. Are they high maintenance?

blakeoe · 07-07-2005, 11:47 PM

nice name! Fish keeping is a hobby and keeping up with plants just adds to it. Gives us more to do.

**Osiris** · 07-07-2005, 11:49 PM

Well you need liverock almost always in SW, for biological filteration, and then best to have a refugium filled pack of liveplants or known as macroalgae. Easy as heck to do i converted a AC500 and AC300 into refugiums to grow live plants.

aquatic_dynasty · 07-08-2005, 10:53 AM

Live plants makes your tank pretty and lifelike. umm....nice name.............................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .............................................

Aqua Essentials · 07-08-2005, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IHadSexWithAllTheseFish

Why bother with plants? What are the advantages to having live plants v. fake? And don't say "oxygen levels". Just wondering.

Are you serious

You'd probably be better off doing a google as there are hundreds of reasons why...

DavidDoyle · 07-08-2005, 01:47 PM

Before you worry about plants you need to research proper stocking levels, there is no way an oscar belongs in a 10 gal.

And if you want to continue getting serious replies to questions, you might want to pick another screen name.

**Osiris** · 07-08-2005, 04:05 PM

DavidDoyle, he described his name in introduction post, i think should be changed to something else but up to Shaggy about it.

IHadSexWithAllTheseFish · 07-08-2005, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidDoyle

Before you worry about plants you need to research proper stocking levels, there is no way an oscar belongs in a 10 gal.

And if you want to continue getting serious replies to questions, you might want to pick another screen name.

At least I don't have to go through life with the name "Dave Doyle".

IHadSexWithAllTheseFish · 07-08-2005, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aqua Essentials

Are you serious

You'd probably be better off doing a google as there are hundreds of reasons why...

Than could you please give me a few?

Ownager2004 · 07-08-2005, 04:35 PM

The reasons to keep plants are that they help filtration, they look nice, some people enjoy taking care of a natural environment for their fish, and you know...
same reason why people have gardens and house plants and such, its a hobby... the reasons are different for everyone

**Osiris** · 07-08-2005, 04:45 PM

Here's a good informative site i came across:
http://www.elmersaquarium.com/c105liveplants.htm

Ghetto · 07-08-2005, 06:03 PM

I just don't like the fact that his name stretches out the forum.

SouthernJustice · 07-08-2005, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghetto

I just don't like the fact that his name stretches out the forum.

Could be worse, his name could be Ghetto -> 'Gangsta' fish keeper... Im sorry is this fishforums or Felpausch?

**Osiris** · 07-08-2005, 08:04 PM

ok so yea, back on topic....lol

Hamm35924 · 07-08-2005, 08:35 PM

ya'll need to chill

IHadSexWithAllTheseFish · 07-08-2005, 10:42 PM

Hmm... I'll avoid plants. Thanks for the info, but let's end this thread now.

Ghetto · 07-08-2005, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthernJustice

Could be worse, his name could be Ghetto -> 'Gangsta' fish keeper... Im sorry is this fishforums or Felpausch?

OMG that is like the best comback ever.

maxpayne_lhp · 07-09-2005, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghetto

I just don't like the fact that his name stretches out the forum.

Ya some other members told me that too... but I have no idea... just a weird feeling at first (about his name)...

07-07-2005, 10:29 PM	#1
IHadSexWithAllTheseFish Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 54	Why Bother? Why bother with plants? What are the advantages to having live plants v. fake? And don't say "oxygen levels". Just wondering.

07-07-2005, 10:33 PM	#2
Osiris Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 25 Posts: 3,714	Live plants also act as filteration in water just like they do for us up here, trees and stuff. Also triggers some breeding for species, and makes more fish feel more relaxed as much more realistic. Live plants also in SW help keep nitrate levels low or 0, which i believe have same effects in FW. Their cool in tank when ur trying to make it look really realistic. __________________ Reality is for people who can't handle Science-Fiction

07-07-2005, 11:49 PM	#5
Osiris Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 25 Posts: 3,714	Well you need liverock almost always in SW, for biological filteration, and then best to have a refugium filled pack of liveplants or known as macroalgae. Easy as heck to do i converted a AC500 and AC300 into refugiums to grow live plants. __________________ Reality is for people who can't handle Science-Fiction

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Osiris Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 25 Posts: 3,714	DavidDoyle, he described his name in introduction post, i think should be changed to something else but up to Shaggy about it. __________________ Reality is for people who can't handle Science-Fiction

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07-07-2005, 10:47 PM	#3
IHadSexWithAllTheseFish Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 54	I think I'll stick with my fake plants. Maybe if I ever go saltwater (maybe this christmass) I'll try real plants. Are they high maintenance?

07-07-2005, 11:47 PM	#4
blakeoe Educated Idiot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hammond, LA Age: 25 Posts: 209	nice name! Fish keeping is a hobby and keeping up with plants just adds to it. Gives us more to do.

07-08-2005, 01:47 PM	#8
DavidDoyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 89 Posts: 497	Before you worry about plants you need to research proper stocking levels, there is no way an oscar belongs in a 10 gal. And if you want to continue getting serious replies to questions, you might want to pick another screen name.

07-08-2005, 04:35 PM	#12
Ownager2004 L33t n00b Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Athens, Ohio Age: 25 Posts: 466	The reasons to keep plants are that they help filtration, they look nice, some people enjoy taking care of a natural environment for their fish, and you know... same reason why people have gardens and house plants and such, its a hobby... the reasons are different for everyone

07-08-2005, 04:45 PM	#13
Osiris Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 25 Posts: 3,714	Here's a good informative site i came across: http://www.elmersaquarium.com/c105liveplants.htm __________________ Reality is for people who can't handle Science-Fiction

07-08-2005, 06:03 PM	#14
Ghetto --[Gangsta Fishkeeper]-- Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 7 Posts: 218	I just don't like the fact that his name stretches out the forum. __________________

07-08-2005, 08:04 PM	#16
Osiris Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 25 Posts: 3,714	ok so yea, back on topic....lol __________________ Reality is for people who can't handle Science-Fiction

07-08-2005, 08:35 PM	#17
Hamm35924 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 16 Posts: 229	ya'll need to chill

07-08-2005, 10:42 PM	#18
IHadSexWithAllTheseFish Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 54	Hmm... I'll avoid plants. Thanks for the info, but let's end this thread now.

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