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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 11:46 am
Post subject: Looking for a good noshing plant?
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Since my GF seem to like any plants, even the ones they aren't supposed to.
I'd like to add something they would enjoy, but is tough enough/fast growing
to keep up with them. The theory is that it will distract them enough to
stop them tearing up the salad bar just for the hell of it.
I'd like something broad leaved, fast growing and fairly hardy. There are
only 160 watts of light (75G), no CO2, but lots of Nitrates. I don't want
any fine leaved plants, as they make a mess of the filter.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 11:09 am
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| Anubias or Java Fern could be a good solution. Or, something tall
that's hard to get hold of like Val (very fast growing if it likes the
conditions). Beyond that, plant heavy and hope the damage is spread out
rather than concentrated on just a few plants where it would be more
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 10:28 pm
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"Lilly" <lillyflowers.TakeThisOut@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Anubias or Java Fern could be a good solution. Or, something tall
> that's hard to get hold of like Val (very fast growing if it likes the
> conditions). Beyond that, plant heavy and hope the damage is spread out
> rather than concentrated on just a few plants where it would be more
> noticeable.
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Thanks Lily,
I still have the Java Fern in there now. They ripped it out of it's pot, but
did not eat it. I have to find some rock/wood for it.
Anubias is attractive, but a little slow growing. Perhaps I'll try the Val. >> Stay informed about: Looking for a good noshing plant? |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 7:39 pm
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"Elaine T" <eetmail-fish RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Bill Stock wrote:
>> Since my GF seem to like any plants, even the ones they aren't supposed
>> to. I'd like to add something they would enjoy, but is tough enough/fast
>> growing to keep up with them. The theory is that it will distract them
>> enough to stop them tearing up the salad bar just for the hell of it.
>>
>> I'd like something broad leaved, fast growing and fairly hardy. There are
>> only 160 watts of light (75G), no CO2, but lots of Nitrates. I don't want
>> any fine leaved plants, as they make a mess of the filter.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
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> The broad-leaved kind of watersprite? (C. cornuta, I think.) It really
> grows like a weed floating because it gets CO2 from the air. The only
> problem is I think it's tropical - I don't know how well it can tolerate
> cold.
Thanks, the GF have a heater as they're in the basement, which can a bit
nippy during the winter. I normally keep them at 72°F, but I'm sure 75°F
would bother them. I'll have to see what temps this plant likes. >> Stay informed about: Looking for a good noshing plant? |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 5:20 am
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I should add that they will likely nibble the tops of the shorter
leaves of the Val. But if it gets established, you'll likely have
enough there to remove the ratty plants.
If the anubias like their conditions, they can grow quite large, quite
fast. Give it a try because they are really tough. >> Stay informed about: Looking for a good noshing plant? |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 1:19 am
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Lilly wrote:
> I should add that they will likely nibble the tops of the shorter
> leaves of the Val. But if it gets established, you'll likely have
> enough there to remove the ratty plants.
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> If the anubias like their conditions, they can grow quite large, quite
> fast. Give it a try because they are really tough.
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Watercress. Definitely.
- Logic316
"We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur."
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