Column feeders

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  1. Aquaman

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    Hi guys, for my next tank I want to do column feeding plants. I will definitely get several Anubias and micro java ferns on driftwood. Will also fill in some moss with Amazon frogbits on the water surface.

    Which other column feeders can y'all advise?

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    Almost any stem plant will probably work. Just be warned - stems tend to take over a tank if not maintained often.
     
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    You can look at Bolbitis on drift wood as well.
    Under the right conditions it will flourish and bush, requiring regular pruning and thinning out.
     
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    IF you want looooooong term project then look at some http://www.aquascapingworld.com/threads/bucephalandra-all-in-one.8011/

    That said - might be easier to ask what will not work that great, for me these would be things like crypts, vallis some of the ground covers etc and most plants that have bulbs and stuff that look like grass blades.

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    Wow! Great read, thanks Ferdie! Wish I added some of these to my dirted Betta tank. Will definitely add a bunch of these to my 3ft.

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    Woah! I see the Buce is quite a pricey plant.

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    oh yes ... and it grows rather slow :thumbup:

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