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would like to add some small plants to my cichlid tank?

Started by sniggir, January 14, 2007, 11:03:09 AM

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sniggir

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
90 gallon/ 90 gallon sump all male show tank, 75g Accie, 75g masoni reef alonacara, yellow lab and trio of flame backs, 75 gal tawain reef, 75 gal bi500, red shoulder, blue regal,
40 gal breeder  F1 electric blue frierei, 25 gal sunshine peacock males awaiting females, 20 gallon trio albino pleco, 65gal neolamprongus Brachardi pulcher 2 30g fry grow out, 20g hatchery with 4 batches of eggs currently
Starting on a fish wall for breeding more coming soon!

kennyman

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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  :)

sniggir

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January 14, 2007, 04:20:13 PM
Thx kennyman do you know where I can find any inthe city?

Pat
90 gallon/ 90 gallon sump all male show tank, 75g Accie, 75g masoni reef alonacara, yellow lab and trio of flame backs, 75 gal tawain reef, 75 gal bi500, red shoulder, blue regal,
40 gal breeder  F1 electric blue frierei, 25 gal sunshine peacock males awaiting females, 20 gallon trio albino pleco, 65gal neolamprongus Brachardi pulcher 2 30g fry grow out, 20g hatchery with 4 batches of eggs currently
Starting on a fish wall for breeding more coming soon!

loves mayo

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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.

sniggir

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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 :'(
90 gallon/ 90 gallon sump all male show tank, 75g Accie, 75g masoni reef alonacara, yellow lab and trio of flame backs, 75 gal tawain reef, 75 gal bi500, red shoulder, blue regal,
40 gal breeder  F1 electric blue frierei, 25 gal sunshine peacock males awaiting females, 20 gallon trio albino pleco, 65gal neolamprongus Brachardi pulcher 2 30g fry grow out, 20g hatchery with 4 batches of eggs currently
Starting on a fish wall for breeding more coming soon!

cory

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January 18, 2007, 08:15:39 AM
ANUBIAS! :)

bitterman

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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
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