Lush Carpet Look

[sacramonel]

I am looking to create a lush carpeted/grassy look to my tank. I'm not sure which plants would accomplish this. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[George Farmer]

Echinodorus tenellus, Eleocharis acicularis, Eleocharis ''parvula'', Glossostigma elantinoides, Lilaeopsis brasiliensis, Hemianthus callitrichoides, Sagittaria platyphylla, Sagittaria subulata.

Most carpeting plants require plenty of light, CO2 and nutrient-rich substrate to do well. Some of the above will do ok without. Google search each to find out more info or check out www.tropica.com.

 

[Neal]

Riccia and java moss are nice, I don't know the scientific names, but who wants to be a nerd?

Neal

 

[George Farmer]

Riccia and java moss are nice

Riccia fluitans and Vesicularia dubyana

I don't know the scientific names, but who wants to be a nerd?

"Nerds" like me make the planted tank hobby easier for people like you. Disrespecful gestures like "who wants to be a nerd? " are totally unecessary.

 

[quicksilver22]

Riccia and java moss are nice

Riccia fluitans and Vesicularia dubyana

I don't know the scientific names, but who wants to be a nerd?

"Nerds" like me make the planted tank hobby easier for people like you. Disrespecful gestures like "who wants to be a nerd? " are totally unecessary.

i'm sure he was only being sarcastic, no need to start flaring our own "fins" at each other...



i've had good success w/ riccia, but do some research on AB (Aqua Botanic) or APC (Aquatic Plant Central) [both have recently merged], and you'll come up w/ some great answers

 

[Themuleous]

Riccia and java moss are nice, I don't know the scientific names, but who wants to be a nerd?

I do, i do!

 

[kjb66]

Riccia and java moss are nice, I don't know the scientific names, but who wants to be a nerd?

Thats a bit out of order the nerds(as you call them)on these forums help alot of people out, and there posts have been very helpful to myself and many others im sure.

 

[Neal]

Ah, i'm sorry if I offended anyone, it was just a bit of sarcasm. The "nerds" are cool anyway, they have given me loads of help. I was only joking so keep your hair on, if you have any that is...

Neal

Pft, nerds... Joking!

 

[George Farmer]

Ah, i'm sorry if I offended anyone, it was just a bit of sarcasm. The "nerds" are cool anyway, they have given me loads of help. I was only joking so keep your hair on, if you have any that is...

Neal

I take no offence to being called a "nerd" as such, after all I'm probably one of the biggest planted "nerds" on here, hence my role as a moderator.

What I found unecessary was combination of the said question and the " " smiley attached. To me at least a " " indicates a form of intended negativity/offence.

Sarcasm is fine if you know the person who you are being sarcastic to. You do not. If you did you may know that I have hair, and you would know my present situation. So when referring to me I ask you politely to avoid sarcasm in the future.

May I suggest you also refrain from sarcasm to other members who you do not know, it may cause offence as hopefully you now realise.

Regards,
George

 

[qwikimpss]

And where would the planted section without the all-knowing George?!?!

Anyways, I have had luck with my Dwarf Hairgrass (I don't know if this is a species that Georde Listed) but it looks, well, grassy and spreads fairly quickly.

 

[pseud]

I am looking to create a lush carpeted/grassy look to my tank. I'm not sure which plants would accomplish this. Any help would be appreciated.

My personal favorite: Elatine Triandra

 

[Neal]

Heh, i'm so stupid I don't realise these things.

Like I said,
Sorry