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Post by guppyguy on May 29, 2014 0:08:12 GMT -5
Amazon Frogbit is a water surface floating plant. Leaves reach about 1.5 inches across. It propagates by side shoot but does now spread nearly as fast as other floating plants. This is a very easy to care for plant, but still needs fertilizer for proper health. Lighting can be low to moderate. Does not do well in tanks with high surface disturbance and circulation as it can pull the leaves under the water and can cause the leaves to die if kept submerged for too long. Best in tanks with minimal water movement. In optimal conditions the roots can grow 6 inches and makes it an excellent plant for fry as it provides protection near the surface. If allowed to grow compact with zero space for horizontal growth the leaves will start growing vertically. Amazon frogbit is a water column feeder and nitrate loving plant. Often used to control nitrogen levels in an overstocked tanks. And not to mention it is very beauty and adds another layer to the planted tank. Attachments:
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Post by sdewolfe on Jun 8, 2014 19:32:58 GMT -5
Beautiful plant. Could you please point me in the right direction as to where I can find some for my tank, as well as others. I just moved to Windsor and I am in search of a reliable plant vendor. Thanks!
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Post by guppyguy on Jun 9, 2014 0:15:04 GMT -5
Beautiful plant. Could you please point me in the right direction as to where I can find some for my tank, as well as others. I just moved to Windsor and I am in search of a reliable plant vendor. Thanks! Thank you and I can personally help you with some plants for your tank. I often sell plant on the forum and Windsor Aquarium Society club meetings. I have many plants that could not be found locally in the stores. Just so you know this plant does best with open top aquariums as the leaves need air flow as the tops of the leaves and need to stay dry.
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Post by sdewolfe on Jun 9, 2014 13:31:35 GMT -5
Great! When I am ready to introduce them to my set up I'll will remember to ask you. Thanks so much!!!
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