coldwater plants
luigi
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Hi all, I am searching for real plants that a suitable in cold water aquariums? In one of my discussions I liked to what fake plants were good quality. I currently have an anubias on driftwood. I'm getting growth, but after a while the leaves sag. So I am thinking of combing fake and real plants together.
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This is also something i am interested in as I am moving to cold water too.
Luigi, some of the plants I am looking at is Vallisneria which is a tall growing grass like plant. Others include Potamogeton, Nardoo and Pennywort are some i have looked at as they have native species (going for a native tank
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I'm sure i have missed heaps and im sure people will fill in the gaps
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Here is a couple more.
Variegated Lime Rush, (Acorus variegatus) good background plant.
Dwarf Green Rush, (Eleocharis Parvulus) good mid ground plant.
These I had these in my Rainbow tank, they will grow in cold water as well..![:\](https://forum.livefish.com.au/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
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I found the following Hemigraphis exotica (purple temple) and Nomaphila "blue stricta"
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Just a note of caution regarding some plants which are often sold as "aquatic plants" but which are not.
See here for some of the more usual culprits,
http://www.sydneycichlid.com/non-aquatic-plants.htm
Regards,
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Has any tried banana lily in their coldwater tanks?
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Not in cold water I haven't, here's the temperature they prefer between 20-28C, someone out there may have them growing successfully in a cold water tank. Get yourself few and give it a go, then let the rest of us know how you get on.Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes & dreams.
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I have ordered 5 banana lilies from livefish. I will let you guys know how I go with them.
Kind regards,
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Theyll die
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I have 5 banana lilies in a coldwater tank. They seem to be doing well. I have added a heater to my coldwater aquarium. Temperature is at 19 degrees.
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Luigi, thanks for feedback and it's good they are doing well in your cool water tank, it might just help someone out with a cool water tank that likes Banana Lilies why don't you put a pic of the tank >- Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes & dreams.
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I humbly stand corrected,Luigi,well done,keep up with the progress reports. Cheers L-)
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I will keep you guys updated?
