Best plants for nutrient uptake?

Inka4040

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• Aug 31, 2008

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What do yall think are the best plants to use in a sump/fuge. I know that hornwort is going to be one of the top choices, but since this sump is going to be only a few inches off the ground, I'm afraid that the inability to effectively siphon out shed needles might negate the point of having the fuge/veg filter in the first place. Maybe java moss and najas? What are my other options? :help:

 

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• Aug 31, 2008

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anacharis? duckweed?

 

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• Aug 31, 2008

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i would think something like moneywort or a hygro would be good as long as you have anought light. you also might try a floater like silivans.

 

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• Aug 31, 2008

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What about plain ole Java Moss? Doesn't get easier than that.

 

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• Aug 31, 2008

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Have you done a search for veggie filters?

You might try here: http://www.aquariumboard.com/forums/articles/6187.htm

 

Bk718

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• Aug 31, 2008

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duckweed/frogbit are big nutrient hogs (and i know you got tons of them )

moss isnt really a nutrient hog so i wouldnt use it..

Thick stem plants like willow leaf hygro/compact hygro are hogs. Anacharis as well.

 

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• Aug 31, 2008

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Wisteria is a rapid grower and a nutrient hog. :idea:

 

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Hygrophila, wisteria, duckweed... many choices here

 

Fordtrannyman

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Watersprite!

 

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watersprite and moneywort. Basically anything that is fast growing should soak up nutrients.