Re: [GSAS-Member] Other Than Anubias Nana

[Shamus Young <machismo@eskimo.com>]

 Shango:

There are other available species of Anubias, and other varieties of A.
barteri available other than nana, and I believe that all can be rooted on
bogwood.  I also belive that all are slow-growing and may give you the
same algae problem.

The only plant I know of that hasn't been mentioned yet is the Bolbitus
fern, Bolbitus heudelotti.  The FAQ lists it as a low light plant,
however, and also that it has large leaves.  I don't know if it will grow
in high light or not. So it may not fit your criteria.  Also supposed to
be more picky about water conditions than Java fern.  I ordered some last
time I got plants, but the place (arizona aquatic gardens) was out.  I've
since seen it at the Fish Store.

Shamus


On Thu, 29 May 2008, Shango Los wrote:

> Hi there,
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> I am looking for a plant that acts like an Anubias in its ability to be
> trained to grow on a piece of wood.  I was going to use the Nana but
> everything I am reading says that because it is such a slow grower, an
> Anubias tends to get extensive algae under brought lights even under the
> best of algae fighting conditions.
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> Does anyone have a plant to recommend other than the Nana?
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> Small
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> Trainable
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> Pretty
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> Available
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> Freshwater
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> Thanks
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> Shango
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