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How Can I Grow Aquarium Plants At Home?

Freshwater Aquariums — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:54:37 +0000

I bought some "aquarium plants" from a local store here. The lady doesn't know what kind they are. They are long and skinny and have leaves going all the way around. I put them in my turtle tank and they love them! But I am wondering
1. What kind of plant this is? Similar plants they will eat?
2. How can I grow them at home?

Why Are My Silk Plants In My Aquarium Turning Brown?

Freshwater Aquariums — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:24:57 +0000

The leaves on some of the silk plants in my aquarium are turning brown, along with some of the gravel. It's very spotty but I notice more and more brown every day. The aquarium is filtered, not over stocked, I do 25% water changes every week, etc. Everything is otherwise fine. What could be causing this and what can I do to stop it?

What Aquarium Plants Need Only Low Light?

Freshwater Aquariums — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:07:15 +0000

I am wanting to place a few live plants in my newer aquarium but don't really want to buy a stronger light. I am just wondering if there are plants that will do ok in lower light. I have a 20 gallon tank and it came with an overhead flourescent light that is only 15 watts. Any plants that would be ok with that lighting?