LFS here is cluless
Is there a source on the web to help me identify the plants that I bought?
The local LFS is basically clueless. I bought a few, just because they were healthy looking, strong plants. Don't know if they are compatible with my tank. Do plants really have to come from a LFS? The plant we choose for the top of our beta tank is just a nice leafy plant. Do aquarium plants have some unique attributes? Thanks JOhn :-) |
LFS here is cluless
On Wed, 09 Jul 2003 03:00:30 GMT, "\(\(\(\\\" John Lange
\(\(\(\\\"" wrote: Is there a source on the web to help me identify the plants that I bought? The local LFS is basically clueless. I bought a few, just because they were healthy looking, strong plants. Don't know if they are compatible with my tank. Do plants really have to come from a LFS? The plant we choose for the top of our beta tank is just a nice leafy plant. Do aquarium plants have some unique attributes? Yes they do have unique attributes. Most important is they can grow submerged. Many plants sold at clueless LFS are not true aquarium plants. They will not grow submerged, they will just sit there and slowly rot away. Thanks JOhn :-) Semper Fi! Visit the forums at Aqua Botanic! http://aquabotanicwetthumb.infopop.cc/#1 Need Nitrate or Potassium for your tank? Go to www.litemanu.com (Just a happy customer of the above!) |
LFS here is cluless
On Wed, 09 Jul 2003 03:00:30 GMT, "\(\(\(\\\" John Lange
\(\(\(\\\"" wrote: Do plants really have to come from a LFS? No, you can usually get better quality plants from other hobbyists. The plant we choose for the top of our beta tank is just a nice leafy plant. Do aquarium plants have some unique attributes? Yes, plants for the aquarium need to be aquatic plants. Normal plants will die off rather quickly if submerged. Chuck Gadd http://www.csd.net/~cgadd/aqua |
LFS here is cluless
Is there a source on the web to help me identify the plants that I bought?
www.tropica.com www.aquaticplantdepot.com Even though they are commercial sites, they have lists of plants with pictures and info that are very useful references. Tropica is a big name in the planted tank world, and their extensive plant catalog lists the origins, temp, pH, lighting requirements, etc. for each plant. Pretty hand-drawn pictures, too. However, Tropica is a European company, and if you're in the U.S., some of your plants might not be listed at their site. That's where aquaticplantdepot.com comes in. In addition, aquaticplantdepot.com might be an easier site for a beginner to use. While Tropica organizes their plants alphabetically by species name, AquaticPlantDepot.com organizes theirs by type (bunch, anubias, lilies, miscellaneous, etc.), which might be easier for a newbie to navigate. (Hint: if you don't see your plants in any of the aquarium categories, check the "terrarium" section. A lot of the plants sold as aquarium plants in pet stores are actually bog plants, and will not do well submersed in the long term.) Leigh http://www.fortunecity.com/lavender/halloween/881/ |
LFS here is cluless
Is there a source on the web to help me identify the plants that I bought?
www.floridadriftwood.com is good... I've had some snails with some of their stuff, but not a biggie for me... The local LFS is basically clueless. I bought a few, just because they were healthy looking, strong plants. Don't know if they are compatible with my tank. They'll probably do ok as long as you've got all the essentials, light, nutrients and CO2...(for a higher tech tank/plant) Do plants really have to come from a LFS? The plant we choose for the top of our beta tank is just a nice leafy plant. Do aquarium plants have some unique attributes? All aquatic plants grow, underwater... that's the biggest.... |
LFS here is cluless
Too bad most of these companies don't ship outside of the USA, is there any
Canadian site that we canucks can use to get our plants. "RedForeman ©®" wrote in message ... Is there a source on the web to help me identify the plants that I bought? www.floridadriftwood.com is good... I've had some snails with some of their stuff, but not a biggie for me... The local LFS is basically clueless. I bought a few, just because they were healthy looking, strong plants. Don't know if they are compatible with my tank. They'll probably do ok as long as you've got all the essentials, light, nutrients and CO2...(for a higher tech tank/plant) Do plants really have to come from a LFS? The plant we choose for the top of our beta tank is just a nice leafy plant. Do aquarium plants have some unique attributes? All aquatic plants grow, underwater... that's the biggest.... |
LFS here is cluless
Xref: 127.0.0.1 rec.aquaria.freshwater.plants:74745
i've never ordered from them, but i keep meaning to. only one i've found in canada http://www.ottawaaquatics.com/ "Anthony Wilson" wrote in message le.rogers.com... Too bad most of these companies don't ship outside of the USA, is there any Canadian site that we canucks can use to get our plants. "RedForeman ©®" wrote in message ... Is there a source on the web to help me identify the plants that I bought? www.floridadriftwood.com is good... I've had some snails with some of their stuff, but not a biggie for me... The local LFS is basically clueless. I bought a few, just because they were healthy looking, strong plants. Don't know if they are compatible with my tank. They'll probably do ok as long as you've got all the essentials, light, nutrients and CO2...(for a higher tech tank/plant) Do plants really have to come from a LFS? The plant we choose for the top of our beta tank is just a nice leafy plant. Do aquarium plants have some unique attributes? All aquatic plants grow, underwater... that's the biggest.... |
LFS here is cluless
Have you actually asked the US firms about shipping to Canada? As far as I
recall, Agriculture Canada has dropped the requirements for extreme documentation for most plants. The ones not allowed would be those covered by CITES or prohibited, like parrot's feather. Jim jessie wrote in message ... i've never ordered from them, but i keep meaning to. only one i've found in canada http://www.ottawaaquatics.com/ "Anthony Wilson" wrote in message le.rogers.com... Too bad most of these companies don't ship outside of the USA, is there any Canadian site that we canucks can use to get our plants. "RedForeman ©®" wrote in message ... Is there a source on the web to help me identify the plants that I bought? www.floridadriftwood.com is good... I've had some snails with some of their stuff, but not a biggie for me... The local LFS is basically clueless. I bought a few, just because they were healthy looking, strong plants. Don't know if they are compatible with my tank. They'll probably do ok as long as you've got all the essentials, light, nutrients and CO2...(for a higher tech tank/plant) Do plants really have to come from a LFS? The plant we choose for the top of our beta tank is just a nice leafy plant. Do aquarium plants have some unique attributes? All aquatic plants grow, underwater... that's the biggest.... |
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