Shrimple minded Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I just bumped up my light on my 40B from a Finnex Stingray to the Planted Plus 24/7. I'm concerned that the increase in light could cause algae issues, and I'd like to add to my plant mass as a preventative measure. The tank currently has some mosses, tons of mini pellia, subwassertang, and some buces/crypts/nana petities, but it would still fall in the lightly-planted category. I have Red Root floaters and I'm going to have a mass of them in low flow areas separated by Hans floating plant guards. The idea I'm batting around is floating some anacharis while I determine how to match the light to the tank. Aside from anacharis, can anyone think of any other non-problematic plants I could utilize to accomplish my goal? Additionally, if there are any 24/7 users out there I'd love to hear your experiences and your opinion on light levels for a ~16-inch substrate to light setup. Thanks! SM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynn Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Water wisteria grows fast and sucks up a lot of nutrients. You will need to cut it back occasionally because it does grow so fast. Cabomba is a good nutrient sucker too, but I have had issues with it "shedding" little needley leaves in tanks. svetilda and Shrimple minded 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimple minded Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Do you float yours or is it planted? Shrimple minded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svetilda Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I wanted to say water wisteria too. It looks nice, grows fast. Mine is planted but sometimes my goldies will pull it out and then the plant will float until next tank cleaning. Mr. F and Shrimple minded 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynn Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Do you float yours or is it planted? I've got mine planted, but it definitely grows roots all along the stems. It is perfectly fine with floating too. Its one of a very limited collection of plants that will live in brackish water, so I keep some in my spotted green puffer tank. Shrimple minded and 35ppt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. F Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I've recently had some experience with hygrophila polypsperma. Highly recommend. It's a beautiful, fast growing, low light, nutrient sponge. Shrimple minded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimple minded Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Does anyone have any clean water wisteria they are willing to sell? If so, please send me a PM. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buceplant Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 I have luck using frogbit, its cheap, grows fast, and helps with nitrates. Also, my shrimp love hanging upside down on it to forage off the surface of the water, especially when I add Mosura Bio Plus. I can ship you some for free if you'd like. Just PM me Shrimple minded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimple minded Posted March 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Thanks for the offer BP, I just brought in a TON of Salvina and RRF so I think I'm good. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabby Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 I agree with the others wisteria hygrophila difformis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 I just bumped up my light on my 40B from a Finnex Stingray to the Planted Plus 24/7. I'm concerned that the increase in light could cause algae issues, and I'd like to add to my plant mass as a preventative measure. The tank currently has some mosses, tons of mini pellia, subwassertang, and some buces/crypts/nana petities, but it would still fall in the lightly-planted category. I have Red Root floaters and I'm going to have a mass of them in low flow areas separated by Hans floating plant guards. The idea I'm batting around is floating some anacharis while I determine how to match the light to the tank. Aside from anacharis, can anyone think of any other non-problematic plants I could utilize to accomplish my goal? Additionally, if there are any 24/7 users out there I'd love to hear your experiences and your opinion on light levels for a ~16-inch substrate to light setup. Thanks! SM Actually don't have a problem with the 24/7 on my 40b actually more concerned about not enough light....mine only seems to light half the tank. And I run it high all the time...could be wrong though but that's my experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabby Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 On 3/15/2016 at 9:02 PM, Shrimple minded said: Does anyone have any clean water wisteria they are willing to sell? If so, please send me a PM. Thanks! I have some Wisteria but it may have snail eggs or snails on it. As it is in my Angel tank that I have feeder snails in. They like to eat them and their eggs when they have a chance. You could try the bleach dip method on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brolly33 Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 On 3/14/2016 at 5:41 PM, Mr. F said: I've recently had some experience with hygrophila polypsperma. Highly recommend. It's a beautiful, fast growing, low light, nutrient sponge. On the Federal Noxious Weed list and Illegal in some states. Great at growing, but be careful at water changes, even partial leaves can grow into whole plants. I like the Wisteria suggestion the best. Shrimple minded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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