glitterfish
Jan 13 2007, 12:15 AM
Im looking for a live plant for my 10 gallon fry tank. Something the fish can hide in while theyre small. Floating or rooted, either one. I came across Crystal Wort and it looks really pretty. Anyone heard of it? My other option is Java moss which is readily available.
small_ranchu
Jan 13 2007, 04:51 AM
seems it requires 2 wpg of light and help of C02.
glitterfish
Jan 13 2007, 12:40 PM
Darn! Ok, thanks Fred! Ill stick with the Java Moss then.
Man Yu
Jan 13 2007, 10:14 PM
Crystalwort... look it up under the name "Riccia"
Sushi67
Jan 14 2007, 03:40 AM
I have riccia. I've never heard it called crystal wort, instead I've heard it called crystal weed. Bah, but that doesn't matter.
You don't really need co2 but it won't be a pretty green and it may not grow very fast without it. There are two types of riccia, dwarf and regular riccia fulitans. Also, it will die in cold water and your goldies will eat the stuff. lol.
Trust me, riccia is a hard plant to care for. Go for java moss. It may grow slow but it can survive colder water.
glitterfish
Jan 14 2007, 06:17 AM
Thank you Sushi, I will take your advice!!