Aponogetons??

[hotnote]

What do you all know or think about aponogetons?? How big do they usually get??

I know there are lace aponogetons, a broad leaf type, and a thin leaf type. What would the smallest tank size be for a broad leaf variety?? What about a thin leaf variety??

Thanks!.!.!.!

 

[Emg]

Well, the first time I tried apponogetons I dropped a couple of those bulbs you buy at walmart into a 5 gallon tank. They quickly took it over !

I moved them to my 29 and they look much better there. Here's a pic of the tank, just to give you an idea on how large they get and what they look like.....there's a group of various apponogetons on the right side....click on it for a larger view...those small brighter green ones in front are small swords....



I like how they wave in the current...a very nice plant IMO !

 

[UncaBret]

I have two in my 20g. The plants themselves didn't get too big, but have sent out bloom stalks that came up out of the water. My gouramis are eating the little flowers. I have a few pics at www.myspace.com/uncabret.
This one is a bit dark, but I think you can see the stalks.

 

[hotnote]

Emg, What is the reddish plant on the left side of your tank? I saw it at my LFS, but it was unlabeled so I didn't buy it.

 

[TheMightyQueenPixie]

Sorrry, im hijacking- EMG your tanks just look nicer and nicer all the time...Love the tank pic

 

[Emg]

Thanks MQ....I'm glad you are enjoying them...I LOVE to share !

Note, the red plant is a lily or lotus of some sort. I bought them as bulbs at walmart. You don't always get the same type when you buy them there and they don't indicate on the package which type they are...but I LOVE these ! They do very well in my tanks.

 

[hotnote]

oh ok so that is what was in the other bulb package, lol. I may go pickk some up in a few days. How long did the lilies take to germinate/sprout?

 

[Emg]

Not long at all for some... but others do take a bit of time. The little red ones sprouted the quickest I think.