A Few Plant Questions...

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
I replaced the 2 incandescent bulbs that came wiht my cheapo 10gal kit wtih $5/e flourescent bulbs from wally world. 2 w/gal, no extra heat (why I replaced the originals), haven't tried natives but java fern and java moss both do fantastic.

What I'd like to do when I build a big native tank is have water lettuce - it just about ruined my mom's 5 acre pond (had it poisoned out) but it is good looking and does a great job cleaning the water
 
Do any of you plant experts harvest your own from lakes/rivers, or do you purchase it all? Any advice on harvesting techniques (i.e. scoop a bunch of muck into a bucket to get all roots, or just pull the plant and hope for roots?)
I haven't had planted tanks yet, but I was hoping to start one eventually...
 
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