Suggestions For Midground Plant

[stu40]

trying to find a midground plant around 30cm high.Bushy & upright leaves would be good.Like the look of Alternanthera but don't think i can provide enough light.
Tank going to be around 1.8 WPG, easycarbo & TPN+ any thoughts?

 

[ian]

Alternanthera would be OK imo, this plant is red by nature. It'll stay redish under that light, with what you're providing it with IMO.

 

[stu40]

Cheers.Thought it might lose lower leaves, worth a try though.My P@H has got the new pink variety in.

 

[ian]

it will melt, so plop it in and then be patient, you may need to nip the tops of and re plant it. But it's worth it if you want a red plant.

 

[stu40]

Wasn't so much the colour, as the size and form

 

[jojouk]

Wasn't so much the colour, as the size and form

I have some of this if you want it?

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/383336-yep-sorry-can-you-id-this-plant-please/page__p__3217666__fromsearch__1#entry3217666

 

[ian]

what about some Hygrophila pinnatifida?

 

[stu40]

Wasn't so much the colour, as the size and form

I have some of this if you want it?

http/www.fishforum..._1#entry3217666

Didn't we have this conversation this afternoon? You mistook me for an expert

what about some Hygrophila pinnatifida?

Didn't think it was easy to grow see post #9

 

[jojouk]

Wasn't so much the colour, as the size and form

I have some of this if you want it?

http/www.fishforum..._1#entry3217666

Didn't we have this conversation this afternoon? You mistook me for an expert

I felt sorry for you...

 

[ian]

you're experienced enough to have a go at it though Stu, just cos it melted for me, it might do OK for you.