Bangladesh Biotope-Hygrophila stricta/corymbosa?

James From Cali · 06-20-2007, 03:30 AM

I am in the middle of complete revamps of both my tanks after a death spree hit my tanks (

). I am doing research on a Bangladesh biotope to keep Zebra Danio and Dwarf Gourami. Well I found the only two plants that are found in moderation to be used in a biotope would be Hygrophila corymbosa and Blyxa japonica. Im just wondering if the H. corymbosa will be too large for a 10g tank? I read that the leaves can get up to 5 inches long!

lansen · 06-20-2007, 01:53 PM

If I were u i would use H.polysperma, java moss, branches a lot of leaves, and perhaps salvina natans as floating plant.

James From Cali · 06-20-2007, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lansen

If I were u i would use H.polysperma, java moss, branches a lot of leaves, and perhaps salvina natans as floating plant.

It wouldnt be a true biotope then

! I want this as natural and as close to the natural enviroment as it can get.

jebarj90 · 06-21-2007, 04:53 PM

IMO the Hygrophila corymbosa will definitely outgrow a 10 gallon. I got this plant when it had 3 leaves and was 4 inches tall. 2 months later there are too many leaves to count and is growing out of my 55 gallon. If you want some of it I would be more then happy to send you some. Along with Blyxa japonica. Ive got both.

James From Cali · 06-21-2007, 06:46 PM

Thats what Im afraid of :sigh:. I was hoping I didnt so Im guessing regular Hygro would work. Thanks.

mrbelvedere · 06-21-2007, 08:08 PM

You could use that new dwarf Hygrophila that's going around.

I have a ten gallon with just Hygrophila sp. "Tiger" as the entire scape.

I can send you some clippings in a week if you want.

James From Cali · 06-21-2007, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbelvedere

You could use that new dwarf Hygrophila that's going around.

I have a ten gallon with just Hygrophila sp. "Tiger" as the entire scape.

I can send you some clippings in a week if you want.

Isnt that sp. of Hygrophila from South America?

mrbelvedere · 06-22-2007, 12:17 AM

Actually, yes it is.

I didn't realize that. I have the old prejudice that Hygros are all from Southeast Asia. All the cool new ones seem to be from South America though. Of course, no one would know the difference if you told them otherwise.

James From Cali · 06-22-2007, 12:36 AM

LOL, I'll give it a shot though. It looks like a nice plant and definitely would be a nice addition. It would also give me a head start on a SA biotope lol.

fahim6801 · 05-13-2013, 10:38 PM

any update on the biotope? as a Bangladeshi i would like to see how was the scaping

**OVT** · 05-13-2013, 11:59 PM

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Allentan97 · 05-14-2013, 12:03 AM

lol :P

06-20-2007, 03:30 AM	#1
James From Cali Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 2,924	Bangladesh Biotope-Hygrophila stricta/corymbosa? I am in the middle of complete revamps of both my tanks after a death spree hit my tanks (). I am doing research on a Bangladesh biotope to keep Zebra Danio and Dwarf Gourami. Well I found the only two plants that are found in moderation to be used in a biotope would be Hygrophila corymbosa and Blyxa japonica. Im just wondering if the H. corymbosa will be too large for a 10g tank? I read that the leaves can get up to 5 inches long! __________________ http://dragcave.net/user/LiLaLo1226

06-20-2007, 01:53 PM	#2
lansen Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Scandinavia Posts: 35	If I were u i would use H.polysperma, java moss, branches a lot of leaves, and perhaps salvina natans as floating plant. __________________ http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ph...as-micros.html

06-21-2007, 06:46 PM	#5
James From Cali Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 2,924	Thats what Im afraid of :sigh:. I was hoping I didnt so Im guessing regular Hygro would work. Thanks. __________________ http://dragcave.net/user/LiLaLo1226

06-21-2007, 08:08 PM	#6
mrbelvedere Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (51/100%) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saint Joseph, Illinois Posts: 2,783	You could use that new dwarf Hygrophila that's going around. I have a ten gallon with just Hygrophila sp. "Tiger" as the entire scape. I can send you some clippings in a week if you want. __________________ In college....so no aquariums for a while.....

06-22-2007, 12:17 AM	#8
mrbelvedere Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (51/100%) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saint Joseph, Illinois Posts: 2,783	Actually, yes it is. I didn't realize that. I have the old prejudice that Hygros are all from Southeast Asia. All the cool new ones seem to be from South America though. Of course, no one would know the difference if you told them otherwise. __________________ In college....so no aquariums for a while.....

06-21-2007, 04:53 PM	#4
jebarj90 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 249	IMO the Hygrophila corymbosa will definitely outgrow a 10 gallon. I got this plant when it had 3 leaves and was 4 inches tall. 2 months later there are too many leaves to count and is growing out of my 55 gallon. If you want some of it I would be more then happy to send you some. Along with Blyxa japonica. Ive got both.

06-22-2007, 12:36 AM	#9
James From Cali Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 2,924	LOL, I'll give it a shot though. It looks like a nice plant and definitely would be a nice addition. It would also give me a head start on a SA biotope lol. __________________ http://dragcave.net/user/LiLaLo1226

05-13-2013, 10:38 PM	#10
fahim6801 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bangladesh Posts: 19	any update on the biotope? as a Bangladeshi i would like to see how was the scaping

05-13-2013, 11:59 PM	#11
OVT Carpe Diem (View User Tanks) PTrader: (117/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SF East Bay Area Posts: 2,407	Re: Bangladesh Biotope-Hygrophila stricta/corymbosa? The last post was 6 years ago... via Droid DNA Tapatalk 2 __________________ Courtesy Integrity * Perseverance * Indominable Spirit * and Self Control* Tenets of TKD

05-14-2013, 12:03 AM	#12
Allentan97 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: corvallis, OR Posts: 170	lol :P

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