casey05 Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 I bought some borneo sword and hairgrass plant and some other one thats got twisty leaves and well i want to know if i can put them in my new tank?My new tank has gravel,water,ornaments,bubble wall,powerhead filter and well no heater as i have my heater in my old tank with the tropical fish.Ive had to place the plants in my little tank as i dont know if i can put the plants in my new tank yet?I have to wait til wednesday after ive had the water checked to see if its okay for fish.I thought that since there is no fish giving off CO2 then i shouldnt put them in the new tank yet.What should i do?Oh and the temp of water without the heater is sitting on 22-23 degrees celcius in the tank if that helps?So i suppose you im asking if you can put plants in 22-23 degree water and without fish for a few days and then when i can add fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 They will be fine, but will do better when given warm water and nutrients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey05 Posted December 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 so its okay to put the plants in now?.they'll only be in there til wednesday when the heater and fish are added.does the water pH or whatever affect the plants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 The plants will be fine. The fish will appreciate having them to hide in when they arrive too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey05 Posted December 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 thanks caryl for that.i was just really worried thats all.oh and thanks blueandkim also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 The plants will do better with as much light as you can give them because those type of plants are usually grown emersed and will need to adjust to being submersed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey05 Posted December 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 thanks alanmin4304. ive just put them in my new tank and have put the light on.hopefully that should heat up the water a little or at least make the plants a bit more comfy in the cold tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey05 Posted December 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 all the plants are in my new tank and look great but another would look good perhaps a java fern.although the tank isnt heated at present it sits at around 23-25 degrees celcius so it shouldnt take long for the heater to heat up the tank.does anyone know if java fern grows fast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 It is not a fast grower but can look really good when it gets to a big size and starts throwing off plantlets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Java fern will get by in low light but prefers good light and also does best in soft water. It will be OK at that temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey05 Posted December 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 i put my heater in my tank last night and my fish also.i havent done a water test yet so i was worried about my fish but they had to be moved from the old tank.the fish survived the night and are all looking good.plants should be happier now that their in warmer waters.its good to hear that java fern doesnt grow fast.would you guys recommend it?or any others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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