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Old 12-31-2009, 09:15 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I loved my anacharis but it died because of my flourish excel dosing. Anyone have suggestions for something to replace it? I've already got water sprite, wysteria, cabomba, cryps, and some java moss. I'm looking for something that grows fast much like the anacharis.

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I'd suggest vals, but if you're still dosing with excel, they will be vulnerable also....
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Default Re: Looking for a fast growing background plant.
Well I'm fighting a BBA problem and I heard Excel is good for that so I'll be dosing for the long term... or so it seems. Can you suggest anything that works well with Excel?
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Default Re: Looking for a fast growing background plant.
You could try some Limnophila Aquatica or some species of Hygrophila. They are harder to grow than vals or anachris though and require more light and enriched substrates.
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Default Re: Looking for a fast growing background plant.
Ludwigia, bacopa and hygros are fast growing stems. What kind of lighting do you have? If you have at least 1 to 2 watts per gal, they will grow, but won't get the red hues to the leaves.
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