Hazell Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 (edited) I have heard a lot about these plants, Could someone post some pictures of it for me? Also what are the price ranges of these plants? Are they effective in little to no light? What bonuses are there to having them with Bettas? ~Hazell. Edited February 13, 2012 by Hazell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanagi Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 http://bit.ly/Ab6qEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazell Posted February 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 (edited) Thanks, I am on my phone, too hard to search. I'll get on my Laptop in a minute and check it out. ;) Edited February 13, 2012 by Hazell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Nut Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Anubias is practically indestructible. I grow some in tanks that receive only the weakest natural light and they do fine. Java fern I've found, does require a bit more light and nutrients to really get it looking good. Java fern is usually cheaper than anubias (depending on type), but I personally purchase all my live plants online as I've found they are slightly cheaper than in store, and there is usually a wider range to choose from. Java fern and anubias grow too slowly to have any real impact on ammonia levels in your tank (for that you will need fast-growing stem plants), but they are aesthetically much more attractive than fake plants, and provide your betta with somewhere to rest/hide. My males with longer fins usually rest on the leaves up near the surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazell Posted February 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks Wild Nut, Clears up a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Nut Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 No problems . I use anubias in quite a few of my betta tanks and it is one of my favourite plants. Does well in low light and needs practically no attention to thrive. Plus there are so many different types, you can really create an interesting looking tank with only one species of plant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhong89 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 http://bit.ly/Ab6qEN That's so cool! good answer too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazell Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 It is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermadum Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hey Hazell, there's someone over on Aquariumlife giving away a bowl of Java Fern... here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazell Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I've had a look, But I have to wait a bit to register. Any ideas on how much a reasonable price is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 because i am under employ: Dwarf Anubias ( anubias nana) Java Fern Java Moss: But better to ask first - what sort of lighting do you have on the tank - this will help you choose suitable plants. They have needs different needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I have 18 month old Java fern in unlit tanks that are thriving and have produced enough extra plants to use in all my tanks and share some around as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Nut Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 My bolbitis is like that, grows well with only ambient light and no fertilisers. Currently, it is conducting a very slow takeover of my tank *lol* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazell Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) Thanks all, I hope to be getting some soon also, can any of you Identify this plant?: I bought a while ago, since it has thrived in low light. My Female near it. The plant Again. It looks a little like Java fern. But not sure. Edited February 14, 2012 by Hazell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Nut Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 It's some variety of crypt. They are prone to melting with sudden swings in water chemistry, but are otherwise fairly hardy. Also, you might want to watch the shells in your tank. They will harden your water and pushed your pH up as they are calcium carbonate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazell Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I will, and thanks. I check my pH every day anyway, So I thought because of that I'll have them in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannonbjs Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Wild Nut - u suck lol Anubias is like the only plant that ALWAYS dies on me haha - have java fern and amazon sword go nuts for me tho :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Nut Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Muhaha be jealous of my natural sunlight, no fert anubias!!! (light was only on for photo) I have actually melted/rotted a few anubias when my water went really really acidic and I wasn't getting much water movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Wow, that is a beauty! I bought one that looks similar that was labelled anubias "hybrid" that I am hoping to fill one corner of my tank like that :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannonbjs Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Yeah yeah yeah blah blah blah rub it in :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Nut Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I like anubias coffeefolia (which is what the big one is) and anubias nana, which are the smaller ones. I also have four anubias nana 'petite' from Jeff at Liverpool Creek and they are seriously tiny. I was actually going to attempt growing anubias afzelii emersed with some peace lilies in a riparium type set-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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