new zealand discus man Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Hi Im looking for plants to be in at least 600 to 650mm of water depth..Any idea's.. Also want some java ferns and lotus... Cheers Phill Collis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 What about some Val? That can grow quite tall, can't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1CK Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Tiger Lotus Ambulia/Giant ambulia Twisted val-http://www.fnzas.org.nz/index.php?PG=plant&PID=VS1 cryptocryne balansae *edit (Someone needs to fix it on the plant section, it says 60-75mm :lol: ) Ones I can think of atm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navarre Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Marble Queen? Alan might remember the name E cordatus or something...I have teh memory of a swiss cheese maker so.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 What sort of lighting are you looking at using, Phil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Some of the larger Echinodorus species would be good....cordifolius, marble queen (varigated cordifolius) or uraguayensis. Success will depend a lot on your lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new zealand discus man Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Hi Tank is 2000 x 800 W x 750 High..In new 15 mm glass.. The lighting is going to be done by client but at least 4 tubes and types to be worked out as yet.. Will be there job to get and install.. Im doing tank and set up also fish most likely adult discus and then the usual cardinals etc..Filter is biggest aquaone with UV Light bulit in.. Heater is under bench unit 2000 watts ..And power filter will be in line and it will heat the water..Tucked away will be 2 of 300 watt heats just for back up.. Ok Where do i get good plants..? Cheers Phill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alanmin4304 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Since most are grown emersed and the prices do not justify heating a glasshouse over winter it is not a good time to get them. Late summer is good. The further north you go the better your chances will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishybiz Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Hygrophilia Cormbosa - I get this growing up to in hexagonals a meter deep and have to prune. It doesn't require high light. I have also had ludwigia and baby tears grow to this height but takes ages. What about ambulia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Yes, Hygrophila corymbosa stricta (also known as cherry leaf or temple plant) or H. corymbosa salicifolia (usually sold as angustifolia) would be suitable. Some of the medium sized swords like red special, red rubin, osiris would also be good with strong lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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