umfalcon Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Hi everyone, I need some advice on scaping a 65 gallon tall. It is 24 inches tall. I would like to avoid using Val as I already have a tank with Val in it. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOzzie59 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 (edited) How about Cryptocoryne Retrospiralis or just the regular Crypt Spiralis. I have the Spiralis in a near 24" deep tank and it reaches up to the top. Others I have used in taller tanks. Water Sprite Pogostemon Stellatus Octopus Pogostemon Erectus edit: and Water Wisteria One I want to try soon is Crinum Calamistratum, Cory has mentioned that it is a very slow grower. Edited July 6, 2021 by KBOzzie59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 (edited) What about building up an island style scape in the center with rock/driftwood and using rizome plants like java Fern or anubius. Kind of a densely planted central pyramid rising from the substrate with open swimming space on the flanks? Or just load it with dwarf aquarium lily's. Not sure what you would be keeping in it, but it's an idea. Edited July 6, 2021 by MAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brackon Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 On 7/6/2021 at 11:06 AM, KBOzzie59 said: How about Cryptocoryne Retrospiralis or just the regular Crypt Spiralis. I have the Spiralis in a near 24" deep tank and it reaches up to the top. Others I have used in taller tanks. Water Sprite Pogostemon Stellatus Octopus Pogostemon Erectus edit: and Water Wisteria One I want to try soon is Crinum Calamistratum, Cory has mentioned that it is a very slow grower. I second all of these and add crypt usteriana and any sword plant as my 2¢ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOzzie59 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 On 7/6/2021 at 11:16 AM, MAC said: Or just load it with dwarf aquarium lily's. Yes this! Or Tiger Lotus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 a large amazon sword makes a great centerpiece plant in a tall tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umfalcon Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 @MAC I plan on putting angels in the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieinIA Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) I have a 40ish gallon cube shaped aquarium that is 24” tall. This is two months in with dwarf sag, tiger lotus, PSO, and ludwigia ovalis with floating hornwort for some added hiding spots while the rest fills out. There’s also some Val in the back, but it melted and isn’t really coming back yet. Trying to be patient. Edited July 7, 2021 by LaurieinIA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 I have good luck with Ludwigia, Mayaca, Pogostemon Octopus, and Wisteria. They all easily reach 24”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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