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Old 05-12-2008, 02:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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looking for ground cover in low tech tank


I want to put some sort of ground cover in my tank. I need something for my 10 gallon with 20w cf lighting.any suggestions?
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if you dont mind trimming dwarf sag grows very well but the term "dwarf" is questionable, i keep mine cut low like my front lawn. but it will grow to the top of your tank if you let it
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if you dont mind trimming dwarf sag grows very well but the term "dwarf" is questionable, i keep mine cut low like my front lawn. but it will grow to the top of your tank if you let it
Agreed. This plant grows fast and, if you allow it, quite tall.
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someone make an underwater lawn mower.
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someone make an underwater lawn mower.
Seriously- with a bagger attachment on it, too! LOL

E. tenellus 'narrow' (or 'micro') stays 2-3" tall. It's my favorite low-light foreground plant.

Marseila minuta (or dwarf clover) will also grow in low light.
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