RadMax8 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Hello all, I've got a nicely stocked, medium planted tank with a Finnex Stingray where I keep mostly lower light plants. I've recently done some rescaping in there, and I want to have the left-hand corner where shrimp (and maybe even CPD) fry can hide and survive without the plants getting out of control. I'd like to have something with fine leaves that I can plant in the substrate. Is something like Green Cabomba a good option for this? I've tried Hornwort, but I don't care for it's affinity for floating and taking over the tank. Let me know what you all think! Thanks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Zenzo Posted October 7, 2021 Administrators Share Posted October 7, 2021 Mayaca Fluviatilis could look good, and it offers cover for fry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefulest Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) Looks amazing. Cabomba in the past was considered to be somewhat difficult; it's fallen out of favor now. The replacement is Limnophila sessiliflora which is supposed to be extremely easy. I've never used it so this is not from first-hand experience. EDIT: perhaps a bit too easy, as it's illegal in California where I live. I'm not sure if it's available for you. Edited October 7, 2021 by carefulest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 I run low tech and have had luck with Ludwigia Red Needle leaf. It grows pretty fast and I've been able to cut and re-propogate several stems. It stays pretty green in my tank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadMax8 Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 On 10/7/2021 at 7:21 PM, carefulest said: EDIT: perhaps a bit too easy, as it's illegal in California where I live. I'm not sure if it's available for you. Took a quick look around, looks like it’s frowned upon in a lot of warm-weather states. Nothing about Ohio, so we may have a contender… if I can find it anywhere! On 10/7/2021 at 3:07 PM, Zenzo said: Mayaca Fluviatilis could look good, and it offers cover for fry. Thanks for the suggestion, that’s a good one to think about as well! Now to check the co-op! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I’ll second the Mayaca Fluviatilis. It’s easy and fast growing but doesn’t spread unless you intentionally plant the trimmings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Pretty sure this is milfoil. Not 100% positive, though. It grows as leggy as the top image under incredibly dim lighting, Or it grows super compact with brighter lights, and is a fry haven. It does require periodic trims, and is easy to root the cuttings. It seems to feed equally well from the substrate or the water column, and under bright, BRIGHT lights, the needle leaves will take on a bronzy red color. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 You might have luck with myrio guyana mini and myriophyllum aquaticum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waka88 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 I'm gonna try to find me some Hornwort locally if I can. Think that plant matches your description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 On 10/9/2021 at 8:15 PM, Waka88 said: I'm gonna try to find me some Hornwort locally if I can. Think that plant matches your description. Milfoil is on the left, with stems in the substrate. Hornwort is on the right, if you put the stems in the substrate it dies. It's a floating plant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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