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Aquatic Plants
Healthy, viable plants ready for transplant into your freshwater aquar- ium or for laboratory study. With the exception of Lemna, aquarium plants are shipped moist-pack in plastic bags. Package sizes indicate number of stems supplied. Lemna is shipped in a two-ounce polysty- rene jar.
★MAINTENANCE: Do not release aquatic plants into local environments. Upon receipt, rinse plants under gently flowing tap water to remove the majority of bacteria and other contaminants. Remove any dead or discolored leaves. Rooted plants require approxi- mately two inches of coarse sand or aquarium gravel. Plants will do best if the aquarium has been operating at least 4–6 weeks. During this time chemical cycles equilibrate and necessary nutrients accumulate in the water and in the gravel. When ready to transplant, scoop a shallow depression in the substrate and arrange the plant’s roots loosely in the depression. Refill the depression with surrounding gravel such that the plant’s root crown is level with the gravel surface. Arrange plants eight to ten centimeters apart with taller plants toward the rear of the tank. Remember to allow the plants—and their roots—room to grow.
Catalog No.
Description
Price/Each
LM1131
Cabomba (Fanwort) Rooted. Thin stems with long, fine leaves. Adapted to high light and relatively high tempera- ture conditions. A state permit is required to ship to AK, AZ, CA, CT, HI, IL, MA, ME, NH, UT, VT, and WA.
$13.15/12
LM1211
Hornwort. Rooted. Long, fine stems with forked, fine leaves arranged in whorls.
13.75/6
LM1132
Elodea (Anacharis). Rooted/Floating. A good oxygen generator for the aquarium. Growing tips are popular for observation of cytoplasmic streaming. A state permit is required to ship to AL, AK, CA, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, LA, MA, ME, MI, MS, NY, NC, NE, NH, OR, SC, TN, TX, VT, WA, and WI. We will substitue Elodea canadensis if possible.
10.50/12
LM1133
Lemna (Duckweed). Floating. Small, rapidly growing plant which develops extensive green mats on surfaces of ponds and still waters.
12.20/2 oz
LM1134
Sagittaria, Dwarf. Rooted. Ideal for smaller aquaria, grows up to 7 cm in height. With long ribbon-shaped leaves, must be rooted to grow well.
18.55/12
LM1135
Vallisneria, Corkscrew. Rooted. Also called eel-grass because of its long narrow leaves. Good oxygenator.
20.40/12
FB1675
Hydroponic Nutrient Solution
29.00
Elodea (Anacharis)
LM1132
Order Live Materials
Catalog numbers with an LM prefix are live materials.
Please order live materials separately from other products found in this Catalog/Reference Manual. This will ensure prompt delivery of your order.
Please specify on your purchase order the date you want the live materials to arrive. If no date is specified, your order will be shipped immediately. Orders received during the summer months will not be shipped unless a delivery date is specified.
To ensure that materials are tended to promptly, the name of the lab manager or instructor who is to receive the live materials must be shown on the order.
Live material orders are generally shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays. Normal delivery time is 2–3 days. Please allow ample time for proper handling of your order.
Please prepare culture media, habitats, or aquariums ahead of the requested arrival date of the live material.
Want to place an order by phone? Call us toll-free at:
1-800-452-1261.
Aquatic Plant Sets
Carefully selected sets of compatible and complementary plants for the freshwater aquarium. The 5-gallon set includes: 8 stems Elodea, 8 stems Cabomba, 3 stems Sagittaria, 3 stems Vallisneria, 1 Java Fern, and 1 portion Lemna (Duckweed). The 10-gallon set includes: 10 stems Elodea, 10 stems Cabomba, 4 stems Sagittaria, 4 stems Vallisneria, 4 stems Ludwigia, 4 stems Hornwort, 1 Java Fern and 1 portion Lemna (Duckweed). Occasional substitutions may be necessary.
Never release aquatic plants into local ecosystems. Due to shipping restrictions, Elodea canadensis may be substituted for Elodea densa and Hornwort may be substituted for Cabomba.
Catalog No.
Description
Tank Size
Price/Each
LM1136
Aquatic Plant Set
5 gallon
$30.75
LM1212
10 gallon
51.45
Plant Study Kits
See pages 129–134.
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