Where can a newbie get plants?

xxJ6xx · 03-20-2013, 04:13 PM

(If I posted this in the wrong place, I appologize!)

Newbie here, joined not too long ago. Wife and I are trying to go from a "generic" lightly planted tank (aponogetons and odd swords) to a larger, more lush looking tank. What I've got so far:

Previously established 15g tank with good bio-filter (3yrs old)
24" T5-HO twin bulb fixture
24" 3 strip modular LED fixture (old tank)
Fluval 105 canister filter
40lbs Eco Complete (ordered, on the way)
37g tall cube tank (this is going to be the new tank)
Flourish, and Excel
API Freshwater test kit
In tank UV filter with pump

We're not opposed to CO2, but don't have a setup for it yet.

The big issue is that our local LFSs don't carry a lot of plants. We have Petco, and then a few non-chain stores.
Can anyone recommend a few online store that sells a great variety of plants? I keep running into Tropica and some others, but they don't sell to the US.
Basically, looking for some good stores that you folks frequent, and that are either based in North America, or ship to the US.

Also, I welcome any suggestions that you might think would be helpful.
Thanks in advance!

artresz · 03-20-2013, 04:22 PM

I would recommend checking out the for sale section here. There are a few members who sell a good variety of plants and some members who will sell clippings from their tanks. It's usually a lot easier on your wallet for shipping and you'll know what you're getting.

Aulonocara_Freak · 03-20-2013, 04:27 PM

Defiantly look at the RAOK and For Sale sections on the forum, great place to get plants. Always cheaper then buying them at a store.

chale · 03-20-2013, 04:31 PM

I've used both of these places with success and no issues. http://www.freshwateraquariumplants.com/ http://www.azgardens.com/

stevekx500 · 03-20-2013, 04:39 PM

Just google "live aquarium plants online" or the such & u will find what u r looking 4. Thats what i did. Found several compaines 2 choose from. Can't recall the place i ordered from thou. The reason i choose the 1 i did is because i had a premade list of plants i wanted & they had everthing i wanted instock.

MrSlumpy · 03-20-2013, 06:33 PM

For sale section here, plus:

http://www.liveaquaria.com
http://www.extraplant.us

Warning - shipping is pretty high at all the online stores I've come across. If you're buying a bunch of plants at once it's not so bad, but buying just one $5 plant can cost you $25 at some places.

blue1delta · 03-20-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by artresz

I would recommend checking out the for sale section here. There are a few members who sell a good variety of plants and some members who will sell clippings from their tanks. It's usually a lot easier on your wallet for shipping and you'll know what you're getting.

I recommend posting in the WTB (want to buy) and listing the things you want. Members will start offering up plants and will be better deals than a store. Try to bundle to save on shipping. Good luck!

sdaugherty · 03-20-2013, 08:38 PM

I've had great luck with buying from users on this forum.

Knotyoureality · 03-20-2013, 08:43 PM

I've ordered plants and inverts/shrimp from AZGardens before but they aren't my first choice due to the high cost of shipping (unless you're buying large quantities) and their habit of substituting items without notice.

First place I look is generally here or a local group (for me, that's AAPE), followed by Aquabid.

xxJ6xx · 03-21-2013, 04:01 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions, I greatly appreciate it! Now I need to figure out the look of the tank....

03-20-2013, 04:13 PM	#1
xxJ6xx Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 4	Where can a newbie get plants? (If I posted this in the wrong place, I appologize!) Newbie here, joined not too long ago. Wife and I are trying to go from a "generic" lightly planted tank (aponogetons and odd swords) to a larger, more lush looking tank. What I've got so far: Previously established 15g tank with good bio-filter (3yrs old) 24" T5-HO twin bulb fixture 24" 3 strip modular LED fixture (old tank) Fluval 105 canister filter 40lbs Eco Complete (ordered, on the way) 37g tall cube tank (this is going to be the new tank) Flourish, and Excel API Freshwater test kit In tank UV filter with pump We're not opposed to CO2, but don't have a setup for it yet. The big issue is that our local LFSs don't carry a lot of plants. We have Petco, and then a few non-chain stores. Can anyone recommend a few online store that sells a great variety of plants? I keep running into Tropica and some others, but they don't sell to the US. Basically, looking for some good stores that you folks frequent, and that are either based in North America, or ship to the US. Also, I welcome any suggestions that you might think would be helpful. Thanks in advance!

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03-20-2013, 04:22 PM	#2
artresz Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 69	I would recommend checking out the for sale section here. There are a few members who sell a good variety of plants and some members who will sell clippings from their tanks. It's usually a lot easier on your wallet for shipping and you'll know what you're getting.

03-20-2013, 04:31 PM	#4
chale Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Culpeper, VA Posts: 35	I've used both of these places with success and no issues. http://www.freshwateraquariumplants.com/ http://www.azgardens.com/

03-20-2013, 04:39 PM	#5
stevekx500 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 89	Just google "live aquarium plants online" or the such & u will find what u r looking 4. Thats what i did. Found several compaines 2 choose from. Can't recall the place i ordered from thou. The reason i choose the 1 i did is because i had a premade list of plants i wanted & they had everthing i wanted instock.

03-20-2013, 06:33 PM	#6
MrSlumpy Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: TX, USA Posts: 98	For sale section here, plus: http://www.liveaquaria.com http://www.extraplant.us Warning - shipping is pretty high at all the online stores I've come across. If you're buying a bunch of plants at once it's not so bad, but buying just one $5 plant can cost you $25 at some places.

03-20-2013, 08:38 PM	#8
sdaugherty Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Durham Posts: 52	I've had great luck with buying from users on this forum.

03-20-2013, 08:43 PM	#9
Knotyoureality Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 739	I've ordered plants and inverts/shrimp from AZGardens before but they aren't my first choice due to the high cost of shipping (unless you're buying large quantities) and their habit of substituting items without notice. First place I look is generally here or a local group (for me, that's AAPE), followed by Aquabid.

03-21-2013, 04:01 AM	#10
xxJ6xx Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 4	Thanks for all the suggestions, I greatly appreciate it! Now I need to figure out the look of the tank....