Neffy Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Im looking for a plant that will grow low over all the gravell I have in my tank I wouldnt want it too grow more then a cm high or need high light requirements (there is a light but itll be growing in other tanks next to it). Also id like it to grow from the gravell not from a mesh on the ground(like a moss). Ive seen a few but ive no idea on how well they actually grow and most require high light so id like to get a few ppls opinions on plants that have worked for you. thanks =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter16 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 (edited) well your kind of asking the impssobile with <1cm and you have given us virtually no info about your tank. maybe elatine gratioloides (sp?) Depending on your fertilisers and co2 hc might work, will just take a really long time. Edited June 22, 2009 by Peter16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJay Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 marselia would definetly be a suitable candidate given it's ability to grow in low light conditions. it may grow a taller than 1cm though. most carpeting plants will start to grow upwards in low light situations so they won't stay under 1cm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted June 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 (edited) Well i was thinking of something that didnt grow too high, it dosnt have to be eactly under a cm, the aim is just for a cover. The tanks are different, one is a 20L one is 5L i would like for it to be able to grow in both, there are other plants in the tank, there is currently no ferterlisers or co2 (itd be Diy yeast) i would implement them as needed by the plant. One will be heated one is coldwater, one has a goldfish the other a betta, both filtered the parameters of the water is undeterminable as the goldfish constantly changes and the other has no water in it atm. I could provide more info if you could tell me what you need to know. what does hc stand for ? thankyou marselia looks nice i havent seen that one yet, if they grow high are you able to trim it easily without killing the plant ? Edited June 22, 2009 by Neffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter16 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Hemianthus Callitrichoides, but i think you would be kicking a dead horse with that one. The elatine should grow in your cold water tank. And marselia sounds like a good idea. Alternatively I think moss on mesh is a good option, or Riccia. Once it fills in )probably faster then the plants suggested) You wont even notice the mesh. And if the need arises you can still easily vacuum your carpet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Any of the grasses & other carpeting plants and you can just trim at your desired height. You'll need to maintain it regularly which ever way you go. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 I would go with Peter's recommendation of Elatine, it's so very easy to grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 I wouldn't put any plants in with the goldfish that you don't want him to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergus Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Goldfish are monsters LOl mine eat everything! They uproot everything! LOL But they have such character and they love to see me when i come close to the tank (or so i tell myself - really they just want food ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) I have heaps of other plants in with my goldfish He hardly ever uproots or bothers them hes a pretty good fish thankyou for all the recomendations its good to have some names to look for now :D Edited June 27, 2009 by Neffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergus Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 MMMM one might leave them alone lol but i have 10, in a 3ft tank, the smallest of which is about 3 inches in length LMAO They are little monsters :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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