Where can I buy plants that are already tall?

[AquariArt]

I have a 37 gallon planted tank and would like to buy some tall plants that are already fairly tall (16" to 20") such as Cryptocoryne spiralis, Cryptocoryne balansae, or Contortionist Vals. Can anyone recommend a good source?

[Fordtrannyman]

Classifieds in this forum.
Or post a WTB w/specifics.

[Mgamer20o0]

i am getting some crypt spiralis and i could get balansae in but i am not sure off hand how tall ill get them.

[vanillarum]

Have you tried AB ? I'm getting some 19" hairgrass from there. Good luck.

[Fishy_Fun]

Just specify in your want ad that you want the plants to be taller

[AquariArt]

Yes, I just recently tried AB. I was disappointed in most of what I received. I bought quite a few plants, among them were three XL Balansae. One was big, but the other two were small (6 - 8") to tiny (2 - 3"). The package came in two days, but 25% of my order was mush upon arrival and 25% more deteriorated within the next two days. I have purchased plants from other places just as far away without losses, but the packing was 'much' better.

[TwoTankAmin]

I suggest you try here: http://www.aquabotanicstore.com/

[jmhart]

I know it's trying on the patience to get small plants in and wait for them to grow, but, they'll be healthier if you do it that way. A lot of plants don't like to move tanks, so if you pay for really big plants, depending on the plant, they may melt when you plant them in your tank and you'll have paid a lot of money for (now) really small plants. Besides, in my opinion it's hard to plant/scape with plants that are already really tall, with small ones you save money and you kind of get to decide how they grow.

Just my advice, but, save a little money and try to be patient. They'll pay off in the long run. With a lot of stem plants you won't even have to wait that long. Most of your myriophyllums grow very quickly, and grow very tall. I've had them hit 30+" looking great.