matt_a Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 .Looking to try something different in the new year and set up a planted tank (3x2.5x3) to use as a display/growout for future discus breeders. Will be kitting it out with CO2 injection and some high powered lighting, but not sure where to look to find info on plants, especially ones to use towards the rear of the tank to take advantage of the height. Any suggestions on what I should be looking into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc12 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Vallisneria, large swords or perhaps lotus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lictoga Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Large Anubis types? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_a Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Val is definitely on the list. How big can swords get? Something that gets up to 60 or 70cm tall would be cool. I know of a few plants that will continue to grow given the height, but they become quite stalky (for lack of a better word.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heintz.G Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 For the background get some Giant Vallisneria grows up to 120cm, Amazon Sword will get to about 60cm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc12 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Or maybe a moss wall background if you like the look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_a Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I'm thinking I will scour the mangroves for a nice piece of wood and get some moss growing on that. Perhaps a partial wall of giant val at the back and a couple of amazon swords in the back corner. I really suck at aquascaping so it will be interesting to see how it turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Dont get caught in the mangroves g. laceplants have always been a favourite of mine in high tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_a Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Dont get caught in the mangroves g. Applied for a collection permit earlier today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
