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Aquarist Forums => Freshwater General Discussions => Plants => Topic started by: sniggir on January 14, 2007, 11:03:09 AM

Title: would like to add some small plants to my cichlid tank?
Post by: sniggir on January 14, 2007, 11:03:09 AM
hey guys I was wondering what type of plant I can grow in my new 160, and what I would need to do this I have a decent lights for them about 130w right now they are 50/50 should I use just 10k bulbs they are pc's, woul like to get some Java moss or something like that... I don't know any suggestions

Pat
Title: Re: would like to add some small plants to my cichlid tank?
Post by: kennyman on January 14, 2007, 01:57:28 PM
I went with Vallisneria in my cichild tank due to it being recommended on several cichlid related sites. It is adapted to hardwater, something to do with carbon uptake, and adds a nice vertical element to the aquascape. It was also mentioned as one of the few plants available that might actually be found in the marshy verges of the lakes.

I would not go with the thick jungle val though. I like the shorter corkscrew type better myself  :)
Title: Re: would like to add some small plants to my cichlid tank?
Post by: sniggir on January 14, 2007, 04:20:13 PM
Thx kennyman do you know where I can find any inthe city?

Pat
Title: Re: would like to add some small plants to my cichlid tank?
Post by: loves mayo on January 15, 2007, 08:01:04 PM
I suggest java ferns they attach to rocks easily and they dont require much light.And the cichlids cant eat them.
Title: Re: would like to add some small plants to my cichlid tank?
Post by: sniggir on January 15, 2007, 09:30:03 PM
thx I picked up some Val's and some Java ferns today looks great....I would post but for some reason it won't let me :'(
Title: Re: would like to add some small plants to my cichlid tank?
Post by: cory on January 18, 2007, 08:15:39 AM
ANUBIAS! :)
Title: Re: would like to add some small plants to my cichlid tank?
Post by: bitterman on January 18, 2007, 03:25:21 PM
Quote from: cory on January 18, 2007, 08:15:39 AM
ANUBIAS! :)

I totally agree. Mine even flowers in my 195 /w 56Watts of t5 light. I also have java fern and it is doing ok.

Bruce