plant question

[corylover5]

I was wanting to get a few more plants for my 29 gallon tank. Any low to medium light plants would work. I have sand with root tablets. So far the plants I have are Bacopa monnieri, , Aponogeton madagascariensis, Lemnaceae, Anubias, Marimos, Amazon sword, Rosette sword, Java moss, Dwarf chain sword, and a few other types. Any ideas are welcome. Thanks in advance.

 

[Derekshatch]

I like hygrophila and it is super easy to grow.

 

[Aussie_Bristle]

Vallisneria. I know I rave about it but it is such a hardy and beautiful plant when in good conditions

 

[corylover5]

Thank you. I've been trying to find Vallisneria for a few weeks now but no fish stores around me sell it. Is there any reputable online website I can find Vallisneria?
I will also be looking in to Hygrophila. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[GLAB]

I have purchased plants on line from https://www.aquariumplantsfactory.com/ and been very pleased with the quality of plants. They also usually have Vallisneria Asiatica which I purchased for my 30 gallon tank. They are based in Fontana CA. so you should consider shipping distances depending on season.

 

[corylover5]

Thank you

 

[Wills]

Bucephalandra are really nice to be tied to rock or wood - sort of similar to Anubias but really unique and the variety of colours is really amazing, nice greens, reds, blues and even purple varieties are easy to find online.

I really like penny wort type plants like Hydrocotyle and Cardamine - can be planted as a stem plant or they can float, you can wrap the vines around wood or decor too and create a nice effect.

If you wanted any low growing plants Marsellia Hirsuta grows quite readily in low tech set ups and is a nice alternative to micro-swords as a foreground plant.

Cryptocoryne are always worth a look too with a big range in shapes and textures, they do well in low light and if you are using root tabs they will do really well.

Wills

 

[corylover5]

I really like the cryptocoryne. I have some hydrocotyle wrapped around some of my driftwood too.

 

[corylover5]

I got some Italian Val today and it looks really nice in the back of my tank. I want to get Hygrophila Polysperma but my LFS doesn't sell it and I can't find it online. Are there any websites that carry this plant and have a low shipping price? Thanks in advance.

 

[Derekshatch]

Just found out that it is illegal to sell it because it is on the invasive species list but some places sell it illegally. Its a shame it is such a beautifull plant. I collected it myself from a river which is technically not illegal. Ebay sells it though. Mine is even turning red at the top.

 

[corylover5]

That stinks. It is a very nice plant. I wish it was legal to sell. Are there any plants that look like Hygrophila Polysperma that are legal?

 

[Derekshatch]

Look up your regulations for your state because I know that it is legal to have in texas and it might be were you live too.

 

[Derekshatch]

Also you can try other species of hygrophila.

 

[corylover5]

I looked it up but I'm not sure if Hygrophila Polysperma is legal in Virginia. All I can find is that it is a federal noxious weed.

 

[corylover5]

Is Araguaia Hygrophila as easy to grow as Hygrophila polysperma?