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boivinianus



>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.

You almost can't stop this plant from growing. It can have leaves
four feet long.


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Richard J. Sexton                                         richard at aquaria_net
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