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Re: Aponogeton Boivinianus



I have A. boivinianianus growing in a 29 gallon tank and it is only about
2/3 to the top.  I have had it for about 4 months so it may grow bigger but
it seems to be a nice size plant so far for a 29 gallon.

-brian

> Date: Sat, 27 Nov 1999 19:49:51 EST
> From: "D. Grim" <discusdave at hotmail_com>
> Subject: Aponogeton Boivinianus
>
> Hi everyone.
> I just picked up two a. boivinianus while traveling in another town. Have
> never seen these at my lfs. Beautiful plant. Would appreciate some
feedback
> on their care and requirements from someone who has kept them. The Tropica
> catalog says the leaves can reach 80 cm long and 8 cm wide, only suitable
> for large aquariums, and difficult to maintain. Pablo Tepoot's book labels
> this a midground plant and of medium hardiness. What's the real deal? My
> tank is 125 gal, CO2 inj, VHO lighting, laterite prepped substrate.
> Thanks,
> Dave