OMG Aquatics Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Whats the best plant that doesn't require much work and would compete with algae for nutrients? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pika Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Fast growing is key, I think. Also, I think floaters can suck up a lot in any tank because they can get endless CO2 from the air at the surface and usually have the best access to light, so they have everything else they want and no limit to the nitrates they're willing to suck up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 When it comes down to it, water changes are really the only that that will absorb nitrates. The plants help the more the better but in reality to keep it in check and under control regular water changes will be key. Been a debate for a number of years and that is what I have always come to the conclusion. kribensislover 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I saw hair algae growing from a molt and the tank is brand new. I guess my water has too much phosphates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I saw hair algae growing from a molt and the tank is brand new. I guess my water has too much phosphates?New tank Will usually result in some sort of algae. Not really a big deal unless it takes over the tank. I just pull the algae out if I get some. Doc4PC2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 That's weird that it's growing from a molt rather than on plants.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 If anyone wants duckweed, I have a lot of it for free in the market section. kribensislover 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 duckweed is a mess!! I hate having to deal with the ones that get stuck on the side Probably going to get some water wisteria since they grow fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 LOL The STD of aquariums, but I know some people like it. And some animals like eating it such as goldfish, turtles, mystery snails, etc. chibikaie and Duff0712 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yes. My turtles love it. It's gone so fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 wait mystery snails eat it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yepper. Once they get the hang of it, they'll hang at the surface and eat them one by one. I kept them in my mystery snail breeder tank when I was doing snails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Fresh food and easy to grow. Also cheaper than having to buy food all the time. I had so many mysteries they would go through a head of lettuce in 2-3 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterOfPuppets82 Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 I'd agree with Pika, floating plants are great! I use them in both my planted tanks and they quadruple in quantity on a weekly basis.The only issue I have with them is that I have to remove portions every couple of days to avoid them blocking the light to my more demanding plants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Najas sp. "Roraima" is a great nitrate and phosphate "sponge". It grows fast when nutrients are abundant and moderately when levels are low, but does not need high levels to look healthy. You can have it free floating, in the soil or attach it to your hardscape . Excess plant mass can be removed easily. Another advantage is that my shrimps really like it. My Najas was imported from Germany. http://www.flowgrow.de/db/aquaticplants/najas-sp-roraima Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibikaie Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 *sad* I think Najas was one of the species to suffer from my ineptitude at plant care. I love that flowgrow website. So many plants! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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