Hello Dawn, Thank you for sharing and I am sorry to read that you have had problems with planting your aquariums. One of the easiest plants I have had is Anacharis. It truly is prolific. I have java fern and java moss in my fish tanks as well. I do not use any fertilizers on my plants and I have gravel substrates in both of my tanks. I did some searching and found a couple of links that might be helpful for you. The link attached is a picture of Anacharis. The website itself is for a supplier in your state. Steve's Aquatic Plant Resource Page is comprehensive and interesting. Here is the link for you to copy and paste: http://home.infinet.net/teban/ I hope that you enjoy the links and I hope that the pothos cuttings work out for you. Just try and be patient as they take a long time to root. But even just floating the leaves provides a pretty effect and something interesting for the fish to play with. *smiles* Please keep me posted. Always, Denise Here is a link that might be useful: Anacharis

Just like with many plants that say "can tolerate" such conditions, it still might not be what's best for a beta fish. I did a lot of research since I recently got a beta fish and generally people agree that yes, a beta can live in bad water in a small area...Is this best for the fish? I doubt it. They can also live in larger tanks. And bad water hurts their skin and fins. They can get diseases and pests just like plants. Also, I've read this set-up of a plant above a beta be referred to as a "beta death-trap." So I HIGHLY suggest you do beta research before subjecting it to what may be poor conditions. -Dani

I actually do grow curry leaf plants and I have experience in cold weather climates as well as warm. First of all your pots are fine for that size seedling. Using too large of a pot often leads to the soil staying too wet and then the roots rotting. On the flip side be careful with small pots and bottom heat, as the soil may dry out too quickly. The heat mat should be at a very low heat setting. Curry leaf plants also don't like to have their roots disturbed and since they are trees they do a lot better in a taller pot. I start them in 2 inch talk pots or I cut the tops off of plastic drink bottles, drill some holes in the bottom and I have an instant tall pot that gives lots of room for root growth without having so much soil that the pot stays wet for too long. And this way you don't have to repot as often, which they don't like, they go through a shock period when you disturb the roots and stop growing for a bit. Anyway for lighting, yes in a colder climate the plants go semi dormant and growth slows down. Make sure the temp is never below 60 degrees and I have had good luck over wintering them under 2 T8 fluorescent lights ( one warm, one cool). They don't put out a lot of heat, they are inexpensive and available in the hardware store here, and sufficient to not only keep the plants alive but to grow as well. Curry leaf plants love heat, but seedlings are very delicate. Also don't be surprised to lose some. I find that curry leaf seeds germinate readily but not every plant is strong enough to make it. It is best when one seed gives one plant. Sometimes you will get 2 or more plants from one seed and those plants tend to be not as big or as strong. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

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