Looking for shrimpsafe Hornwort

[Jack B]

All the major suppliers seem to be out of this - I want to add it to my low tech tank to fend off algae (I'll also be using some Amazon Frogbit that I've already ordered)

If anyone knows a reputable seller who has some in stock (or something else that would do the same job) I'd be grateful for the tipoff

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

If anyone knows a reputable seller who has some in stock (or something else that would do the same job)

It doesn't <"tend to post very well">, so I usually look for it in Garden Centre pond sections etc.

Indian Fern (Ceratopteris cornuta) <"does the same job">, it also doesn't post very well, but you can often buy it in <"Pets@Home">.

Here is some of @Parablennius's. It is a seriously good plant.

cheers Darrel

 

[Sarpijk]

Hi all, It doesn't <"tend to post very well">, so I usually look for it in Garden Centre pond sections etc.

Indian Fern (Ceratopteris cornuta) <"does the same job">, it also doesn't post very well, but you can often buy it in <"Pets@Home">.

Here is some of @Parablennius's. It is a seriously good plant.

cheers Darrel

Hi Darrel, what about Ceratopteris thalictroides? Is it also suitable like Cornuta?

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

Hi Darrel, what about Ceratopteris thalictroides? Is it also suitable like Cornuta?

Absolutely, it is almost identical but with finer "leaflets" (pinnae).

cheers Darrel

 

[Steve Buce]

If its just to help out compete algae, try elodea densa, i use this in some of my shrimp tanks , when its served its purpose chuck it in your pond

 

[Jack B]

Hi all, It doesn't <"tend to post very well">, so I usually look for it in Garden Centre pond sections etc.

Indian Fern (Ceratopteris cornuta) <"does the same job">, it also doesn't post very well, but you can often buy it in <"Pets@Home">.

Here is some of @Parablennius's. It is a seriously good plant.

cheers Darrel

Thanks Darrell, once again., and Steve. Options are good!

Are there any nasties for me to look out for at garden centres / LFSs / random Ebay sellers when buying plants? Do I need to ask about ferts / snails or similar, or should I just chill out? Am mindful of my shrimp...

 

[G H Nelson]

Hi Jack
Look for fast growing stem plants used as floaters!
Hygrophlia sp difformis/Ludwigia sp repens/Hygrophlia sp polysperma.
Sometimes available within the UKaps!...….
hoggie

 

[Jack B]

Hi Jack
Look for fast growing stem plants used as floaters!
Hygrophlia sp difformis/Ludwigia sp repens/Hygrophlia sp polysperma.
Sometimes available within the UKaps!...….
hoggie

Good tip Hoggie - thanks. By 'within the Ukaps' you mean...sponsors?

 

[sparkyweasel]

Am mindful of my shrimp...

Plants grown in the EU are generally shrimp-safe, and the sellers often advertise them as such. Plants imported from outside the EU have to be treated with pesticides to meet regulations, and need washing and/or other treatment to neutralise the chemicals before you put the plants in a shrimp tank.