WhiskerFish wrote:

The LFS has a shipment in of Purple Cobomba. Really nice looking
stuff! Done numerous searches and have not been able to find any info
on it. Got my flourite and my lighting system delivered and want to
start planning a layout but need to know if this stuff will fit my
parameters. Any help would be appreciated.


The following is completely stolen from www.petsolutions.com

"Purple Cabomba, Cabomba pulcherrima, is a hardy plant that has found
its way into a number of planted aquariums for its pretty purple hues.
Cabomba; also known as fish grass, water shield, and fanwort, has the
ability to thrive in a wide variety of water conditions. The fast
growth of cabomba also draws a number of aquarists to help keep
nutrient levels and possible algae blooms under control. Found from
the regions of Central to South Americas, cabomba reproduces via
cuttings. Flowers and seeds are also employed for reproduction at
times by cabomba. This lush plant will make a great backdrop in your
aquarium. Several bunches are recommended for initial plantings, with
individual plants being grouped closely."

Also, see their further details at www.petsolutions.com/99560.html


I have no experience with the purple variety, but I recently planted
several bunches of Green Cabomba (presumably a very similar plant) in
my 20 gallon tank. With about three watts per gallon, in Flourite,
with DIY CO2 and adding Flourish Excel daily, it grew very nearly two
inches in the first week. This is the first plant that I've placed in
my tank that I had to trim because of its growth - I'm replanting the
clippings, and they're growing as well. I hope/expect to fill in the
entire back of the tank with cabomba in just a few months time.



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