Looking for a good noshing plant?

[Bill Stock]

Since my GF seem to like any plants, even the ones they aren't supposed to.
I'd like to add something they would enjoy, but is tough enough/fast growing
to keep up with them. The theory is that it will distract them enough to
stop them tearing up the salad bar just for the hell of it.

I'd like something broad leaved, fast growing and fairly hardy. There are
only 160 watts of light (75G), no CO2, but lots of Nitrates. I don't want
any fine leaved plants, as they make a mess of the filter.

Any suggestions?

[Lilly]

Anubias or Java Fern could be a good solution. Or, something tall
that's hard to get hold of like Val (very fast growing if it likes the
conditions). Beyond that, plant heavy and hope the damage is spread out
rather than concentrated on just a few plants where it would be more
noticeable.

[Bill Stock]

"Lilly" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Anubias or Java Fern could be a good solution. Or, something tall
> that's hard to get hold of like Val (very fast growing if it likes the
> conditions). Beyond that, plant heavy and hope the damage is spread out
> rather than concentrated on just a few plants where it would be more
> noticeable.
>

Thanks Lily,

I still have the Java Fern in there now. They ripped it out of it's pot, but
did not eat it. I have to find some rock/wood for it.

Anubias is attractive, but a little slow growing. Perhaps I'll try the Val.

[Elaine T]

Bill Stock wrote:
> Since my GF seem to like any plants, even the ones they aren't supposed to.
> I'd like to add something they would enjoy, but is tough enough/fast growing
> to keep up with them. The theory is that it will distract them enough to
> stop them tearing up the salad bar just for the hell of it.
>
> I'd like something broad leaved, fast growing and fairly hardy. There are
> only 160 watts of light (75G), no CO2, but lots of Nitrates. I don't want
> any fine leaved plants, as they make a mess of the filter.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
>
>
The broad-leaved kind of watersprite? (C. cornuta, I think.) It really
grows like a weed floating because it gets CO2 from the air. The only
problem is I think it's tropical - I don't know how well it can tolerate
cold.

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[Bill Stock]

"Elaine T" > wrote in message
. ..
> Bill Stock wrote:
>> Since my GF seem to like any plants, even the ones they aren't supposed
>> to. I'd like to add something they would enjoy, but is tough enough/fast
>> growing to keep up with them. The theory is that it will distract them
>> enough to stop them tearing up the salad bar just for the hell of it.
>>
>> I'd like something broad leaved, fast growing and fairly hardy. There are
>> only 160 watts of light (75G), no CO2, but lots of Nitrates. I don't want
>> any fine leaved plants, as they make a mess of the filter.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
> The broad-leaved kind of watersprite? (C. cornuta, I think.) It really
> grows like a weed floating because it gets CO2 from the air. The only
> problem is I think it's tropical - I don't know how well it can tolerate
> cold.

Thanks, the GF have a heater as they're in the basement, which can a bit
nippy during the winter. I normally keep them at 72°F, but I'm sure 75°F
would bother them. I'll have to see what temps this plant likes.

[2pods]

"Lilly" > wrote in message
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> Anubias or Java Fern could be a good solution. Or, something tall
> that's hard to get hold of like Val (very fast growing if it likes the
> conditions). Beyond that, plant heavy and hope the damage is spread out
> rather than concentrated on just a few plants where it would be more
> noticeable.
>

When we had our comets and shubs indoors, I always gave them a tub of
Hairgrass.
They tended to concentrate on that and leave the rest alone (floating Orange
segments help too.)
As demonstrated
http://www.goldfishparadise.com/album/gallery/album215/Spagfish03
http://www.goldfishparadise.com/album/gallery/album215/Eating_Orange003

Peter

[Lilly]

I should add that they will likely nibble the tops of the shorter
leaves of the Val. But if it gets established, you'll likely have
enough there to remove the ratty plants.

If the anubias like their conditions, they can grow quite large, quite
fast. Give it a try because they are really tough.

[Logic316]

Lilly wrote:
> I should add that they will likely nibble the tops of the shorter
> leaves of the Val. But if it gets established, you'll likely have
> enough there to remove the ratty plants.
>
> If the anubias like their conditions, they can grow quite large, quite
> fast. Give it a try because they are really tough.
>


Watercress. Definitely.

- Logic316


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