Aquarium Plant Bulbs

dvanbramer88 · 09-26-2011, 10:47 AM

has anyone ever used packaged aquarium plant bulbs?

Walmart sells various varieties at $3.56 a box, some variates have 2 bulbs, others have 5-6+. since plants cost $4-7 each at other stores i thought I'd try em out. They are made by Sea-Life, Inc.

they advertise 6"-8" of growth in 15 days and blooms in a month. Provide 8 hours of light a day.

Guarantee: If any bulb fails to spout in 30 days, return bulb and receipt to address below and they will send a replacement.

I got a box of Aponogeton Bulbs, 9 bulbs in the box.

Gizmo · 09-26-2011, 10:54 AM

Might be a better thread for the planted tank section.

I've used bulbs bought from PetsMart and had great success. Grew a tiger lotus, a wisteria plant, a crypt, and a hygro all from bulbs. Cheapest way to go, but definitely needs some patience.

Look into some good substrate and light for your bulbs. It will really help them grow.

dvanbramer88 · 09-26-2011, 10:59 AM

i already have a few thriving plants, so i know i am good with light and substrate. I just planted them and was curious if any one has had sucess with bulbs, thanks for your help.

i was thinking the same thing and was going to make another thread in the planted section.

Gizmo · 09-26-2011, 11:01 AM

I bought a box with about eight bulbs and five grew into plants - the rest rotted.

dvanbramer88 · 09-26-2011, 11:06 AM

5 outta 8 seems pretty good to me, if a see the same results i will be very happy. Its only a $4 gamble, so no big deal if none grow.

dvanbramer88 · 10-05-2011, 12:49 PM

GROWTH!! I had a couple float up and they had roots growing, a confidence boost, i re-planted them. All over the tank, little sticks are coming out of the rocks where i put bulbs, so i am happy.

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dvanbramer88 dvanbramer88's Photo Gallery Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 118 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 2 Times Said "Thanks" 13 Times Was Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Aquarium Plant Bulbs i already have a few thriving plants, so i know i am good with light and substrate. I just planted them and was curious if any one has had sucess with bulbs, thanks for your help. i was thinking the same thing and was going to make another thread in the planted section. __________________ 55 gallon FW community 20 gallon Goldfish 10 gallon firebelly toad

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