Where to buy plants?

[leafs]

I've been looking around town in Toronto and I haven't been too impressed with the variety of plants available . I've tried Big Al's and Petsmart. Doe's anyone know of any stores that sell aquatic plants with a good selection?


Thanks

 

[Lateral Line]

Until recently, I'd been suggesting the online store at Ottawa Aquatics which everyone seems to agree has a great choice and promotion. That said, if you read this thread some people have had trouble with them.

I have looked around for our Canadian members several times and I do sympathise. It does seem to be a real problem over there.

If you do try Ottawa Aquatics, I'd be glad to have a report of how the transaction went.

 

[leafs]

Until recently, I'd been suggesting the online store at Ottawa Aquatics which everyone seems to agree has a great choice and promotion. That said, if you read this thread some people have had trouble with them.

I have looked around for our Canadian members several times and I do sympathise. It does seem to be a real problem over there.

If you do try Ottawa Aquatics, I'd be glad to have a report of how the transaction went.

Thanks. I'll have to check it out. My problem is that I need low light plants. At the moment I don't have enough lighting for many plants so my options are limited. I just don't have the cash to upgrade my lighting right now. Maybe in the future. I've never had real plants before and reason I want real plants is to keep my nitrates down and have good water quality. How many plants are needed to actually make a difference with my water quality? Could a few Anubias type plants make a difference?

Thanks

 

[Lateral Line]

To make a serious difference to your water quality, you really need some of the fast growing plants which mop up nutrients. Those generally require more light. Anubias will almost grow in the dark, but does so very very slowly.

 

[leafs]

To make a serious difference to your water quality, you really need some of the fast growing plants which mop up nutrients. Those generally require more light. Anubias will almost grow in the dark, but does so very very slowly.

Thanks again. I think I'll have to save up for some more lights.

 

[steelhealr]

Do a search on Ebay for Bonniesplants. Got great stuff. SH