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08-18-2012, 09:07 PM
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plants for guppies!
Im looking for easy to maintain plants for my guppy tank  suggestions. Thank you!
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08-19-2012, 12:30 AM
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If you have a Walmart around you grab a few packs of there plant bulbs, I can't think of what they are called but it's a low/medium light plant that's easy to grow and is entry levle.
Another great plant for beginners is java moss. I love this stuff its a low-high light plant that grows like crazy. If you can get your hands on some of it grab it. This will grow well in any aquarium.
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08-19-2012, 12:34 AM
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hornwort or "guppy grass" aka Najas
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08-19-2012, 01:49 AM
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Anubias. Low light, high ligh, hardy and hard to kill.
Cory, java moss isn't a plant lol.. Just messin with you, java moss is actually good for small fish, and if your guppies breed ( how do you keep them from breeding ?! ) then it's great for the fry to hide in.
Also java ferns.
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08-19-2012, 02:55 AM
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It's good for beginners. You seriously need a dark box to kill javamoss.
You can tie it to deco and stuff like that and it's a nice bright green so it's a vary pretty plant to have. I'm still trying to grow out my moss wall. So far so good.
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08-19-2012, 04:48 AM
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The plants I've had/have that did great in low light (assuming you have the standard incandescent light)were: anachrias, mosses, amazon swords, anubias,penny wort, maribo balls, and tiger lotus.
All great plants. Also if you really want them to flourish add some liquid/root tab fertalizer. I'm amazed at how much it's helped my plants.
Last edited by ZebraDanio12; 08-19-2012 at 06:11 AM.
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08-19-2012, 06:45 AM
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thanks everyone, awesome suggestions! I am ordering some anubias for my betta tank perhaps I should grab an extra for my guppies! Im not seeing any java moss where im ordering my plants from :/ , I may add some moss balls tho too. I dont have a light yet, gotta order one...I have an older rimmed hex tank 14 or 15 gal and i kind find a light/cover..i did find this lamp tho that I think im going to try...it looks like it fit over my rimmed tank.
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...1&child=JB9313
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08-19-2012, 12:15 PM
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That lamp should be good for a low light set up like you want. But really, theres probably cheaper options out there. I don't know any but I have heard about some shoplights that work.
Also, another plant that does great in a low light set up is Java fern, really love that stuff.
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