FireRedShrimp Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I have a 20L tank set up with Fire Red shrimp and I'm searching for some nice plants to replace a couple of the ones that are currently growing in it. When setting it up I took some baby plants from my community tank, so I knww the amazon swords and wisteria will eventually outgrow their space. I'm looking for something that has the appearance of a "mini" amazon sword, is there something like that? Would like it to be leafy, and only grow about 8" ish max. Also looking for something to possibly replace the wistera. Something "fluffy" or bushy. Both should prefer low-mod light please. I currently have a double 18w over the tank. The plants that will stay in the tank are blyxa japacona, dwarf baby tears, java moss, peacock moss, marimo moss ball, and possibly the wisteria if I can keep it trimmed down and happy at the same time. I have a nice piece of driftwood and will be adding back some cholla wood for hardscape.Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireRedShrimp Posted April 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Does anyone have experience with Star Plant: Pogostemon Helferi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 If the tank is low tech little star won't work. As far as a mini sword goes you can go with either a chain sword or parva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkcobra Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Some crypts may have a suitably similar appearance, and do well in low light/tech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 A mini amazon sword would be this: Echinodorus parviflorus 'Tropica' (Compact Sword) its does require med light though Hardiness: EasyLight Needs: MediumPlant Structure: RosetteFamily: AlismataceaeGenus: EchinodorusRegion: CultivarLocation: CultivarSize: 5-15cm (2-6in)Growth Rate: MediumCan Be Grown Emersed: Yes FireRedShrimp and ctaylor3737 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Hey Han, that parva I got from you was it a crypt or sword? It's still sitting in a zip bag I could send it to fire red if he wants it. It's only one though and the leaves will probably be melted away by the time he gets it or they'll melt in the tank as an adjustment period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 its a Crypt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Lol see I forgot. Not good when you have so many plants. Idk how you do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireRedShrimp Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Thank you everyone! I do have some parva in our community tank, and I like the look of it, and that its slow growing...but I'm looking for something that will get a bit taller. I really appreciate the offer on the parva though! Something that can be a mid to background for my tank (12") tall. Thank you Han, I'll look that one up! ctaylor3737 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireRedShrimp Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 what about this h4n? Micranthemum micranthemoides I think my shrimp would love to hide in this, and I like that you can shape it somewhat. I'm going to look over your plant list later, I'm mot sure if you have this available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 That's also called baby tear. Micrantheum is its old name Currently called Hemianthus Glomeratus I love this plant and your correct it easily able to scape a nice bush or such with it. FireRedShrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 I have tropica sword in a low light 10 gal and it does just fine.... grows REALLY slow though Sent from my SCH-I200 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibikaie Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Crypts are a good choice - you can usually find a species that looks the way you want, and they're fairly undemanding plants. I have P. helferi in a low light, minimal fertilization setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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