Where can I get these plants...

[GP]

I have decided on turning my 6 gallon into a DP tank with ottos, as well as being heavily planted. I am new to planted tanks, and I was wondering if I needed any extra lighting? Do I need anything special? I was also wondering where I could get these plants.

Willow moss, Anubius Nana, Limnophila sessiliflora, Mayaka, Hinjimo


Is Willow moss the same as java? Also, I would need java moss and java fern. Jac, I kno you have the moss, so I will PM you when I am ready to convert my 6 gallon.

 

[Puffer_freak]

I always find the plants at my lfs, but I'm not situated where you are - so I wouldn't know. Sometimes, you might want to get som of the plant food. I have been told that the tablets work best! HTH!

 

[GuppyDude]

hey gp,
i use all live plants in my tanks and if u buys sum cheap ones at ur lfs, they do great. a flouresent liteing hood keeps them helthy along with fertilizers and stuff to help them grow.

 

[sinistral]

Willow moss and java moss are not the same. Supposedly, willow moss is the same as christmas moss, which has gained a lot of popularity among aquascapers (who can find it) for its attractiveness. Here is a bit of information on Christmas moss. Good luck getting it; I've found it online here. Never ordered from them though.

I don't know what Mayako or Hinjimo are.

If all you were interested in were java moss, java fern, and anubias you could get away with no special lighting. I would be surprised if an LFS near you didn't stock Limnophila every now and then. Limnophila would probably require something like a 20-40 watt bulb to do well (smaller tanks require relatively higher wattage per gallon). I use a regular desk lamp on my 5.5g. You could also check online. This website has an excellent reputation. HTH~

 

[GP]

Thanks so much guys, but do you think any type of plant (freshwater) would work for Dwarf Puffers?