Your favorite plant

Tank Man · 02-10-2013, 12:48 AM

Trying to get some ideas for my new tank, just name the plant and give a reason why.

So far my favorite plant is my crypt wendtii because of the way it looks when it grows in and propagates a lot.

Phusis_Eidos · 02-10-2013, 01:03 AM

Fissidens = Intricate yet small, they attach to almost anything, and the deep green color are a few of the reasons I like these. They tend to make the scape "mature" looking also.

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Originally Posted by Tank Man

Trying to get some ideas for my new tank, just name the plant and give a reason why.

So far my favorite plant is my crypt wendtii because of the way it looks when it grows in and propagates a lot.

**hedge_fund** · 02-10-2013, 01:14 AM

Any type of Tonina because they are somewhat difficult to grow healthy. I am currently growing some Tonina Marble Queens.

Here are a few varieties in one pic:

AmazonPassion · 02-10-2013, 01:45 AM

I'm an Anubias fan

Ashnic05 · 02-10-2013, 02:34 AM

I'm in love with my Aponogeton ulvaceus, just because it's huge, "fluffy" and my fish adore hiding in it.

Green_Flash · 02-10-2013, 02:41 AM

I like Bucephlandra sp. "Brownie Ghost". Colors and spathes on buce are awesome.

binbin9 · 02-10-2013, 02:49 AM

Pennyworts. I love the little umbrella look

Darkblade48 · 02-10-2013, 04:22 AM

Fissidens because of their dark green colour and also their shape.

UG because of the soft weeping grass look they have.

Anubias barteri var. 'Petite' is also very nice, again because of the dark green colour and because their shape contrasts that of the above two plants.

For something a little lighter green in colour, Hemianthus callitrichoides is always a nice go to.

JMN16150 · 02-10-2013, 05:44 AM

Nymphaea species, amazing color, can grow big, and grows lily pads. To add to it, it flowers readily in an aquarium

**The Goonch** · 02-10-2013, 05:54 AM

Java ferns. They are good beginner plants that come in several varieties. They can be attached to rocks and driftwood.

Blackheart · 02-10-2013, 07:10 AM

I think Rotala Indica is probably my favorite. Has grown quite easily for me, has a great bushy like effect, and has pretty sweet colors. especially when it has that nice pink hue to it. second place would probably be Crypt Wendtii.

Saxtonhill · 02-10-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Goonch

Java ferns. They are good beginner plants that come in several varieties. They can be attached to rocks and driftwood.

As a beginner, I also like the Java Ferns.

Also love the anubias...so many leaf types

ADJAquariums · 02-10-2013, 01:40 PM

Must say I'm a fan of Swords, they are easy to grow for the most part and they get large and tall. My favorite would probably be the Indian Red Sword, the reds are stunning when it actually starts to grow!

Sajacobs · 02-10-2013, 02:04 PM

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Must say I'm a fan of Swords, they are easy to grow for the most part and they get large and tall. My favorite would probably be the Indian Red Sword, the reds are stunning when it actually starts to grow!

Same here. I love the red leaves on my several different swords.

latchdan · 02-10-2013, 03:41 PM

I really like glosso when it forms a dense carpet

02-10-2013, 12:48 AM	#1
Tank Man Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Philadelphia suburbs Posts: 69	Your favorite plant Trying to get some ideas for my new tank, just name the plant and give a reason why. So far my favorite plant is my crypt wendtii because of the way it looks when it grows in and propagates a lot. __________________ Young Aquarists UNITE! 55 Tank Journal

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Ashnic05 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 418	I'm in love with my Aponogeton ulvaceus, just because it's huge, "fluffy" and my fish adore hiding in it. __________________ Alive without breath, As cold as death; Never thirsty, ever drinking, All in mail never clinking. ~ J.R.R. Tolkien ~

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Darkblade48 Moderator (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,163	Fissidens because of their dark green colour and also their shape. UG because of the soft weeping grass look they have. Anubias barteri var. 'Petite' is also very nice, again because of the dark green colour and because their shape contrasts that of the above two plants. For something a little lighter green in colour, Hemianthus callitrichoides is always a nice go to. __________________ Anthony A Primer to Pressurized CO2 and A Primer to Planted Tanks Eheim Pimp #362 - Eheim 2213 x2, Eheim 2028, Ehein 2217, Eheim surface skimmer and Eheim autofeeder. Victor Pimp #33 - HPT272-125-350-4M

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Blackheart Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Royal Oak, Michigan Posts: 659	I think Rotala Indica is probably my favorite. Has grown quite easily for me, has a great bushy like effect, and has pretty sweet colors. especially when it has that nice pink hue to it. second place would probably be Crypt Wendtii. Last edited by Blackheart; 02-10-2013 at 07:35 AM.. Reason: ...

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hedge_fund Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (62/100%) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 2,664	Any type of Tonina because they are somewhat difficult to grow healthy. I am currently growing some Tonina Marble Queens. Here are a few varieties in one pic:

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AmazonPassion Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Coast Posts: 12	I'm an Anubias fan

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Green_Flash Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States Posts: 1,471	I like Bucephlandra sp. "Brownie Ghost". Colors and spathes on buce are awesome.

02-10-2013, 05:44 AM	#9
JMN16150 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lathrop, CA Posts: 67	Nymphaea species, amazing color, can grow big, and grows lily pads. To add to it, it flowers readily in an aquarium

02-10-2013, 05:54 AM	#10
The Goonch Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Henderson, KY Posts: 84	Java ferns. They are good beginner plants that come in several varieties. They can be attached to rocks and driftwood.

02-10-2013, 01:40 PM	#13
ADJAquariums Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 1,038	Must say I'm a fan of Swords, they are easy to grow for the most part and they get large and tall. My favorite would probably be the Indian Red Sword, the reds are stunning when it actually starts to grow! __________________ Feel free to correct me if i'm wrong, I often get confused :P 40 gal http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2194146#post2194146 RAOK Club: *#99* Fluval Pimp Club: *#47*

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latchdan Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Paso Robles, Ca Posts: 275	I really like glosso when it forms a dense carpet

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