plant question

[Derekshatch]

Well nothing beats hygrophila polysperma which is why it is invasive. I have to trim my polysperma twice a weak. But im sure if you have enough lighting araguaia would grow great because it is pretty easy to grow also.

 

[corylover5]

I really wish it was legal here. It's such a nice plant.

 

[Colin_T]

get some thru the post from another state.

 

[corylover5]

The only one I can find is shipped through Portugal and the plants probably won't do well through such a long shipment and some reviews said the seller didn't put enough water in the bag to keep the plant healthy

 

[Derekshatch]

The plant can grow pretty much out of water anyway.

 

[Colin_T]

I meant get some from another member on the forum. express post it and you will have some in a couple of days. just don't tell anyone

 

[corylover5]

I'll probably try to find Araguaia Hygrophila instead. That way it's legal. It does look somewhat similar to Hygrophila Polysperma

 

[FishGuest5123]

Vallisneria. I know I rave about it but it is such a hardy and beautiful plant when in good conditions

I do agree! It’s my new favorite plant. It sometimes melts but comes back. It seems to like cooler water.

 

[KevinZ]

I highly recommend Bucephalandra! I have them the Blue-green Species Specifically. And i really love them. The best part is they have a really bright Blue dot and give your tank a bright shine

Edited: i got some typo before.

 

[Wills]

I'll probably try to find Araguaia Hygrophila instead. That way it's legal. It does look somewhat similar to Hygrophila Polysperma

It is quite a different plant though - its classed as a medium plant so will likely need Co2 injection to the tank and good lighting. You may get away with good lighting but wont fit the same niche as the Polysperma. Araguaia is more of a mid ground plant and stays quite compact. Maybe Hygrophila Syamensis, Difformis or Corymbosa would be better options? Or an other easy stem plant liks some kind of Bacopa or Rotala?

I find the Tropica site really useful on the left hand side you can filter it by difficulty level (easy means it will grow well without Co2, medium and advanced need Co2 and good lighting) and position. This link is set up for easy background so you can see a range of different stem and tall plants to choose from https://tropica.com/en/plants/search/?mode=search&sew=&dif=Easy&pgr=&ori=&use=Background

Wills

 

[corylover5]

Thank you. I found some Hygrophila Corymbosa at Petco. The website is really helpful.