the cichlid kid Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 I am setting up a 4 x 18 x 18 with one single light (4ft) and am wanting to know what plants will grow, with this little amount of light. I know anubias is a goer but wondering what types will do best. Java fern is also a goer i believe and I want something tall, what can everyone suggest? and any extra options are welcomed. Thanks in Advance Beau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchar Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Hi Beau, What type of fish are you planning to put in with the plants? It may help people with suggestions for you. merjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerospel Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 If u want tall plants u can go with vals and hornwort, Ive read that bolbitis fern and elodeas can too but Ive never kept them before. Cryptocorynes can too but most stay short. And I think watersprites can too? they look like wisterias and is type of fern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grungefreek Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 That really is low light. Ok stay away from elodea. Elodea in low light is a pain, it loses all its lower leaves and makes an absolute mess. I would stick to plants like Wisteria, Hygro polysperma, anubias, java ferns, Vals, java moss. Should be able to do a great little aquascape with those variety of plants, wont grow quick, but hopefully they will grow. Grunge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the cichlid kid Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 The fish will be b/nose and silver dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.d.m Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 the silver dollars are herbivores - the natural enemy of the aquarium plant, youll end up with nice stalks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the cichlid kid Posted February 2, 2005 Author Share Posted February 2, 2005 But doesn't anubias and javav fern tatste bad to fish? Beau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.d.m Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 i have kept silver dollars with plants and the red ones went first but ,yes,there was a couple they didnt touch i guess all you can do is try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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