Minature Bonsai Tree

[KezJona]

Hey all, I am going planted in my tank but whilst it is cycling I am just looking for some really pretty plants to act as the scenery. I went to P@H just to have a look around, see what pretty guppy colours there are and I saw this amazing tree in their tanks so asked to look at it more.

They took it out the tank and I had never seen anything like that before so decided to buy it, impulse buy

What do you think?

 

[moochy13]

its a stick with plants tied to it. looks like anubis or whatever its called.

 

[KezJona]

It does look better in the tank I must say thought it was just unusual from what I tend to see so bought it!

 

[fluttermoth]

Yeah, a stick with some Anubias on it; it's a nice one though; if you like it, then that's all that matters

 

[Ps3Steveo]

Nice, I like tree scapes, I'd add some more Anubias to it to cover the branches that have been sawed off then it will look more natural.

 

[KezJona]

Nice, I like tree scapes, I'd add some more Anubias to it to cover the branches that have been sawed off then it will look more natural.

That's a good idea, I think I have a spare Anubias plant in a bucket of water somewhere so will attach that on. Do I just use some string like cotton which people sew with? Or is there anything better to attach plants to wood?

 

[ZoddyZod]

That's a good idea, I think I have a spare Anubias plant in a bucket of water somewhere so will attach that on. Do I just use some string like cotton which people sew with? Or is there anything better to attach plants to wood?

superglue - eaiser and lasts longer. Just make sure the only ingredient is cyanoacrylate - it's safe for aquariums

 

[KezJona]

That's a good idea, I think I have a spare Anubias plant in a bucket of water somewhere so will attach that on. Do I just use some string like cotton which people sew with? Or is there anything better to attach plants to wood?

superglue - eaiser and lasts longer. Just make sure the only ingredient is cyanoacrylate - it's safe for aquariums

Well I'm going to a specialist aquarium shop tomorrow so hopefully they will have some there But I'll take note of the ingredient and make sure before I buy, thank you Zoddy.

 

[SuperColey1]

any superglue is fine. I use gel stuff these days as it doesn't run. If it runs you will have a nice white line down the branch

Tesco own brand gel superglue is £1.99. Loctite is fine though or if you can only find the runny stuff I buy those packs for £1 from poundland or tescos that have 10 tiny superglues on a piece of card. They are quite cool because with the larger tubes it's sods law that the lid is stuck fast when you want to use it again. lol

Andy

 

[Aquamaniac]

If your idea is to give a bonsai look to your fish tank you might want to take a look at this fish tank


check this one

check the one called syrah

 

[KezJona]

If your idea is to give a bonsai look to your fish tank you might want to take a look at this fish tank


check this one

check the one called syrah

Oh wow those links are amazing!! I love the first one, such a tranquil theme to a fish tank.

I read what he used and this is one plant that caught my eye: Eleocharis parvula

But I am wondering where I can buy it from? I have gone to around 4 aquatic stores today and haven't found any of it.

 

[Tetra-Chris]

Surprised you havenn't seen any in 4 stores - it is quite common. It's common name is Dwarf Hairgrass.

If you cant find it in the shops, there are plenty of places you can buy it on line.

 

[Aquamaniac]

If your idea is to give a bonsai look to your fish tank you might want to take a look at this fish tank


check this one

check the one called syrah

Oh wow those links are amazing!! I love the first one, such a tranquil theme to a fish tank.

I read what he used and this is one plant that caught my eye: Eleocharis parvula

But I am wondering where I can buy it from? I have gone to around 4 aquatic stores today and haven't found any of it.

easy to find online

eliocharis parvula

its a plant i will also use in the setup i am currently preparing.

P.S believe me if he can find it in portugal (thats were those photos are from) you can definitely find it here in england.

 

[KezJona]

Is Java Aquatic Plants not a good website? I just read the reviews and they are mixed, some saying they are bad, some raving about them. They seem to be cheaper than Green Machine but I am wondering whether the more you pay the better quality the plants will be?

Just Java are selling Dwarf Hair Grass, 25 plants for like £7 and Green Machine is £5.99 for one pot.

Confused

 

[Jinty McGinty]

Used to have my own little bonsi tree, love them. Would love one in a tank as well.