Native Plants

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Jack Dempsey
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Dec 16, 2006
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Hey guys I'm just wondering can I put native plants from my lake in the back of my house in my aquarium. I researched what type of plants it has and I'm pretty sure it's some type of Cabomba or Cryptocoryne wendtii. I know it's probably not those types of plants but looks very very similar. My tank is always around 76-78 degrees and the lake in the summer time is usually around 70-72 degrees. Would I be ok adding it to my tank?:confused:
 
I tried this, and the plants all died, making a horrid mess of my tank.
 
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64093&highlight=native+plants

here is another thread on this:

ShadowVengance;794297; said:
it depends on the quality / level of pollution in the lake you plan to take them from, maybe take a water sample and test it.

Also, even if the plant you get looks healthy, clean it thoroughly, take out anything rotting/decaying on it, and I'd recommend giving it a bleach cleaning. I've never bleach cleaned before so I'm not sure how that works, google it lol.

Otherwise i'm pretty sure it would be safe. It would also be best to try to I.D. the species you're getting just to be on the safe side + i dont know if it's illegal but I don't see why it would be, just dont steal anything super endangered......like..... a redwood or something ;p heheh.
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I'm pretty sure this is a pretty clean lake because my grandfather helped dig it out about 50 years ago and there is no pipe lines or anything near it. People never go back there either so. It's more like a really huge pond but not yet a lake. I can put my canoes in it so it is pretty big. This type of plant is everywhere in there though so I don't think it's endangered. It's even in still spots of my river.:ROFL:

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Hornwort, Ceratophyllum demersum, very common, fast growing, and is distributed across the globe. Will do fine in an aquarium, and is often seen in pet stores. Not in the least bit endangered.
 
I kept hornwort in my tank, but I think it didn't have enough light. If it dies, it's a mess, but if your lighting is good, go for it.
 
Yep - hornwort - I knew right away, when I saw you were in CT.
They do need good light. I keep trying it in my tanks, but not bright enough, but it's nice while it lasts. The fish do like it.
 
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