Aquarium plants - Toronto

[Bill Stock]

Where's the best place to purchase aquarium plants in Toronto, Big Als?

I had some Water Hyacinths in the tank over the winter, but the GF savaged
them. The rest died off when I reduced the light to keep the temps down.
Although I have gravel, I'd like to get some floaters like Hornwort or
Anacharis. I vacuum the gravel every week, so floaters would be best. I've
really noticed the Algae take off since the last of the WH are gone.

[cam]

Bill Stock wrote:
> Where's the best place to purchase aquarium plants in Toronto, Big
Als?
>
> I had some Water Hyacinths in the tank over the winter, but the GF
savaged
> them. The rest died off when I reduced the light to keep the temps
down.
> Although I have gravel, I'd like to get some floaters like Hornwort
or
> Anacharis. I vacuum the gravel every week, so floaters would be best.
I've
> really noticed the Algae take off since the last of the WH are gone.

Vandermeer Nurseries in Ajax has lots of pond plants including those
you mention.
http://www.vandermeernursery.com

Cam

[Azul]

On 16 Jul 2004 08:43:43 -0700, "cam" > wrote:

>
>Bill Stock wrote:
>> Where's the best place to purchase aquarium plants in Toronto, Big
>Als?
>>
>> I had some Water Hyacinths in the tank over the winter, but the GF
>savaged
>> them. The rest died off when I reduced the light to keep the temps
>down.
>> Although I have gravel, I'd like to get some floaters like Hornwort
>or
>> Anacharis. I vacuum the gravel every week, so floaters would be best.
>I've
>> really noticed the Algae take off since the last of the WH are gone.
>
>Vandermeer Nurseries in Ajax has lots of pond plants including those
>you mention.
>http://www.vandermeernursery.com
>
>Cam
Terra also carries a large number of aquatic plants. Also check out
Super Pet. I've had very good luck with plants from there.

Azul

[Bill Stock]

"Azul" > wrote in message
...
> On 16 Jul 2004 08:43:43 -0700, "cam" > wrote:
>
> >
> >Bill Stock wrote:
> >> Where's the best place to purchase aquarium plants in Toronto, Big
> >Als?
> >>
> >> I had some Water Hyacinths in the tank over the winter, but the GF
> >savaged
> >> them. The rest died off when I reduced the light to keep the temps
> >down.
> >> Although I have gravel, I'd like to get some floaters like Hornwort
> >or
> >> Anacharis. I vacuum the gravel every week, so floaters would be best.
> >I've
> >> really noticed the Algae take off since the last of the WH are gone.
> >
> >Vandermeer Nurseries in Ajax has lots of pond plants including those
> >you mention.
> >http://www.vandermeernursery.com
> >
> >Cam
> Terra also carries a large number of aquatic plants. Also check out
> Super Pet. I've had very good luck with plants from there.
>
> Azul

I think I've been in a Super Pet, but what/where is a Terra?

I ended up buying my Hornwort from Big Als, but they had it in with the
Catfish. So now I have to disinfect it before I can use it. Probably good
practice anyway.

[Azul]

On Sat, 17 Jul 2004 00:03:18 -0400, "Bill Stock" >
wrote:

>
>"Azul" > wrote in message
...
>> On 16 Jul 2004 08:43:43 -0700, "cam" > wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >Bill Stock wrote:
>> >> Where's the best place to purchase aquarium plants in Toronto, Big
>> >Als?
>> >>
>> >> I had some Water Hyacinths in the tank over the winter, but the GF
>> >savaged
>> >> them. The rest died off when I reduced the light to keep the temps
>> >down.
>> >> Although I have gravel, I'd like to get some floaters like Hornwort
>> >or
>> >> Anacharis. I vacuum the gravel every week, so floaters would be best.
>> >I've
>> >> really noticed the Algae take off since the last of the WH are gone.
>> >
>> >Vandermeer Nurseries in Ajax has lots of pond plants including those
>> >you mention.
>> >http://www.vandermeernursery.com
>> >
>> >Cam
>> Terra also carries a large number of aquatic plants. Also check out
>> Super Pet. I've had very good luck with plants from there.
>>
>> Azul
>
>I think I've been in a Super Pet, but what/where is a Terra?
>
>I ended up buying my Hornwort from Big Als, but they had it in with the
>Catfish. So now I have to disinfect it before I can use it. Probably good
>practice anyway.
>
Terra Greenhouses.

http://www.terragreenhouses.com/site/index.html

They are west of Toronto -- Milton, Burlington and Waterdown

Azul