mrsella Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I currently have a tank with cichlids, and after looking around was told not many plants will do well with the fish I have. I love the look of a natural planted tank, can u recommend any plants that will do good with cichlids? And what's the best place to buy them? I bought anubias and java fern. Anubias seems to be doing good, but java fern is getting nibbled on. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykit Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Java Fern, Anubis, and Vals come to mind quickly. Although I've also had crypts and swords in my cichlid tanks too. And the best place I've found to get plants is on Kijiji or posted on here. There is always someone giving away trimmings or starter plant packs. If you find that your cichlids dig up your plants, weight them down with rocks or wood. You can also tie them with fishing line to rocks or wood too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Bamboo is popular for rough fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realevil1 Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 What kind of cichlids are we talking about specifically? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realevil1 Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) I assume you are reffering to your jd cichlids in that case i will attach some links for you http://fish.mongabay.com/biotope_central_america_river.htm http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/plantfinder/ Sword plants, Heteranthera, Ceratophyllum, Vallisneria, Cabomba, Limnobium, Myriophyllum if you are doing a biotope for them thats different though because where they are from, the plants are probably few and far between Edited January 21, 2014 by Realevil1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realevil1 Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I buy my plants from one LFS that keeps them looking awesome, if you want more info you can pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremoose Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 If you have large enough cichlids, nothing will work, not even Anubias. My Texas Cichlid destroys plants over night and if he doesn't get them... Someone else will. If they're larger than 8" I wouldn't even bother, but if you try it anyways and it works out please post it up here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsella Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I buy my plants from one LFS that keeps them looking awesome, if you want more info you can pm me Please let me know where you get your plants!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsella Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I assume you are reffering to your jd cichlids in that case i will attach some links for you http://fish.mongabay.com/biotope_central_america_river.htm http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/plantfinder/ Sword plants, Heteranthera, Ceratophyllum, Vallisneria, Cabomba, Limnobium, Myriophyllum if you are doing a biotope for them thats different though because where they are from, the plants are probably few and far between Thanks, I will take a look though the pages u have suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsella Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Bamboo is popular for rough fish. Can u suggest where to buy bamboo? I've never seen it at LFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsella Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I like the look of the amazon sword but haven't had any luck finding it, any suggestions? The plants are still doing ok, not dying yet. The java fern is pretty much a salad bar for the albino white. I think it all depends too on the type of cichlid, I have a few different ones in my tank, and the only one that seems to like the leaves is the albino. Ha, go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Bamboo is popular for rough fish. Can u suggest where to buy bamboo? I've never seen it at LFS Best place to get things that are not 'fish store normal' would be garden centers or home stores. Had seen actually at Home Depot yesterday. The straight length ~ 20" for a buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsella Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Bamboo is popular for rough fish. Can u suggest where to buy bamboo? I've never seen it at LFS Best place to get things that are not 'fish store normal' would be garden centers or home stores. Had seen actually at Home Depot yesterday. The straight length ~ 20" for a buck. So, let me clarify this. Is that The bamboo sticks that I've seen in glass containers with rocks on the bottom? Is that what you're referring to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 No. Of course! What sort of bamboo do you think I was referring to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsella Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Lol, I dunno. But I never knew it can grow completely submerged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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