splendidbetta Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Can anyone suggest some fast-growing, hardy, easy-to-find, sub-aquatic, air-breathing plants that I can use in betta spawn/growout tanks? I don't mind reed-type plants but something leafy would be nice. What do you think of water lettuce? Would that be effective? Also, would the plant need to be potted? If so, what media would I use that won't leach toxins into the water? BTW, This is a follow up from here: http://ausaqua.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=3440&hl= Thanks in advance :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJ Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Water lettuce is good (dunno if it's legal in Vic) if you're getting some sunlight - otherwise it'll rot, dropping its roots first. I've had success indoors with lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana), devils ivy (Epipremnum aureum), "white butterfly" (Syngonium podophyllum), peace lily (Spathiphyllum friedrichsthalii) and to a lesser extent chinese evergreen (Aglaonema modestum). I'm keen to try some Cordylines (Mark's suggestion ) and other Aglaonemas when I umm find some . I don't use any growing media for these (other than snail poo and fish pee). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splendidbetta Posted December 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Thanks Peter, I'll look up those plants now I have seen water lettuce for sale fairly recently. Whether it is actually legal here is another story, but I'll ask my lfs to see if they can get it in (they'd know if it's legal.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 thought id give you some inspiration, http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/photo-al...st-peace-7.html (third post from the top specifically but check out the other pages in the thread) you could create an in-tank overflow, and stuff it full of hydroponics media and ensure the plants get adequate light. everyone should know peace lilly's they are the plants that are commonly seen in betta vases... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritch33 Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Hey Stefan most plants that you buy for aquariums will grow above water you will want to look at plants with a woodier stem if you want it grow upright rather than just float across the top of the water swords will grow above water (radican sword looks good) i have a couple growing in my pond java fern will also grow out of the water but may need a moist atmosphere ? the plants will need to adapt to being grown out of the water and may change in color and also changes in there leaves from submersed to emersed styled leaves also not sure what light requirements would be needed water lettuce can be obtained from broadmeadows bunnings or try your local nursery rather than your lfs Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splendidbetta Posted December 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Thanks a lot guys :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splendidbetta Posted December 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 I went to bunnings today and bought 3 48L plastic tubs for growouts, and while I was there I bought 3 water lettuce plants :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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