View Full Version : Best plants for nutrient uptake?
Inka4040
08-31-2008, 6:32 PM
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:
msjinkzd
08-31-2008, 6:33 PM
anacharis? duckweed?
Ozymandias
08-31-2008, 6:35 PM
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.
Hooked Newbie
08-31-2008, 6:38 PM
What about plain ole Java Moss? Doesn't get easier than that.
TwoTankAmin
08-31-2008, 6:40 PM
Have you done a search for veggie filters?
You might try here: http://www.aquariumboard.com/forums/articles/6187.htm
duckweed/frogbit are big nutrient hogs (and i know you got tons of them :P)
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.
irishspy
08-31-2008, 7:54 PM
Wisteria is a rapid grower and a nutrient hog. :idea:
Hygrophila, wisteria, duckweed... many choices here
Fordtrannyman
08-31-2008, 8:49 PM
Watersprite!
watersprite and moneywort. Basically anything that is fast growing should soak up nutrients.
Inka4040
08-31-2008, 10:48 PM
Ok! That makes me feel alot better about this. I was hoping i would be able to scape it somewhat, and having a variety of choices definitely helps that. Thanks for the link TTA, i gather from it that my options are not strictly limited to stem plants or floaters. I'm thinking an assortment of fast growing stem plants, some crypts and pygmy chain swords should do the trick. Thanks for all the suggestions and help everyone!
Mgamer20o0
09-01-2008, 12:22 AM
guppy grass lol
Fordtrannyman
09-01-2008, 12:46 AM
Ok! That makes me feel alot better about this. I was hoping i would be able to scape it somewhat, and having a variety of choices definitely helps that. Thanks for the link TTA, i gather from it that my options are not strictly limited to stem plants or floaters. I'm thinking an assortment of fast growing stem plants, some crypts and pygmy chain swords should do the trick. Thanks for all the suggestions and help everyone!
Be careful on acquiring the Pygmy Chain Sword. There are several sp. of Echinodorus tenellus. Most people don't ID them right. The only way I can tell, is to grow them and see how big they get. http://plantgeek.net/plant-217.htm
Inka4040
09-01-2008, 11:57 AM
Lol Gamer. I've got scads... Need some? Thanks for the tip FTM. I'm most likely gonna be sourcing it on here so hopefully there won't be that much of a problem.