najrick Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 I thought I would share a photo of one of my favourite tanks. Its a 3ft tropical. We have angels, gouramis, tetras, bristlenose, 1 lonely corey, and a few female fighters. I know that fighters are not supposed to get along with the above mix of fish, but we have never had a problem, we were doing this well before we knew it was a no, no. So since there were never any problems we just kept on doing it. I would like to take credit for it but this is all Patrick's work. He just loves getting his tanks to look just right. One thing you cant pick up in the photo is the most beautiful moss covered log that runs the length of the tank. Hope you enjoy it. Najina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 That does look Nice Are those anubias or peace lilies with the big leaves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
najrick Posted October 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 They are peace lillies. They look great when they are in flower. Najina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure_8 Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 thats gorgeous! I love a beautifully planted tank. It really finishes it off. One day I will turn my black thumb green and be able to have a tank like that. Until then I'll just oogle everyone elses and dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbies Betta Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Peace Lilies under water? (peace Lily as in Madonna Lily also? ) Love the tank set up also. I can't wait to fully furnish my new 3ft that I got from Jess :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
najrick Posted October 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 Robbie, I'm not sure if these lillies are different to the others. I know nothing about plants and just get those that I think will look nice. I just feed them some fertiliser every now and then. The LFS sold them as Madonna Lilies but what the proper name, type, species whatever is Is there an aquatic lily? I tend to kill most of the other plants in time but the lillies and the java moss I'm OK with. Mind you most of the Java moss is in with bettas. I like doing water changes on the tank actually. It gives me a chance to re-arrange the plants The female fighters love the broad leaves on the lillies and sun themselves on the top out of the water. And a few months back we had a pair of angels laying eggs all over them every week or so. No fry since they ate them all, or the other fish did Have been tempted to try and spawn a pair of Gouramis lately but it's just a "want" at the moment. I'm sure it will pass Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 The peace lilies are not aquatic, just one of them plants that look good, and will survive a long while under water. Just keep an eye on them and as leaves start to rot, remove them. It is sometimes difficult to choose real aquatic plants at the shop because all the colours and leaves of the fakes draw you in :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango4Jade Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Not aquatic, but still does well under water Very nice tank Love to see it when they are flowering :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 That does look really nice. I love the driftwood and plants and fish! I want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpearce Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 Do the peace/madonna lillies actually flower under water? How long have you had them for?. It always baffles me how non aquatic plants survive so long under water. I always steer clear of them at pet stores as it seems to me that they have plucked something from the garden and whacked it in the aquarium to sell. I imagine they wouldn't last too long. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
najrick Posted October 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 Do the peace/madonna lillies actually flower under water? How long have you had them for?. It always baffles me how non aquatic plants survive so long under water. I always steer clear of them at pet stores as it seems to me that they have plucked something from the garden and whacked it in the aquarium to sell. I imagine they wouldn't last too long. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The lillies have been in there for about 6 months now. 1 plant has flowered 2 times in the 6 months. Some have flower once, and some not at all. So over all I am very happy with them. Fingers crossed they stay healthy, we really dont know much about aquatic plants, we only buy what we think looks nice. Najina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettabegood Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 The leaves of the peace lily look fantastic, Najina. How about another piccie when they are flowering, please?? Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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