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    BonnieLorraine
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    You could do about three in a 20 tall. Morning glories kind of go in the category of "giant invasive weed", they climb the power lines here lol. Some of the more common terrarium plants you'll find are Ficus pumila minima, Ficus pumila 'Quercifolia' (oak leaf creeping fig), Pellonia species, Pileas, smaller Peperomias, mini Neoregelias, the list of possibilities is huge. I would stay away from pothos, normal creeping fig, and wandering jew unless you want those to be the only plants in your tank, they tend to swallow everything up.

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    Adellelys Oasis
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    Quote Originally Posted by BonnieLorraine View Post
    You could do about three in a 20 tall. Morning glories kind of go in the category of "giant invasive weed", they climb the power lines here lol. Some of the more common terrarium plants you'll find are Ficus pumila minima, Ficus pumila 'Quercifolia' (oak leaf creeping fig), Pellonia species, Pileas, smaller Peperomias, mini Neoregelias, the list of possibilities is huge. I would stay away from pothos, normal creeping fig, and wandering jew unless you want those to be the only plants in your tank, they tend to swallow everything up.
    I absolutely love morning glories. I'm growing five different species in the greenhouse for my horticulture class. haha I have about six flats full of morning glories. I suppose I could always trim them... daily... lol

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    BonnieLorraine
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    You must be back east, here they are a perennial nightmare. My roomate used to giggle over the photos of greenhouses full of them, when here they're a weed. I spent 6 months killing one that had swallowed a front yard.

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    Adellelys Oasis
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    Quote Originally Posted by BonnieLorraine View Post
    You must be back east, here they are a perennial nightmare. My roomate used to giggle over the photos of greenhouses full of them, when here they're a weed. I spent 6 months killing one that had swallowed a front yard.
    Ironically I am in Eastern Kansas. lol Many people here consider them a nuisance but I find they gorgeous especially how they only bloom early in the day. lol Also what type of lighting would you recommend? I'm not wanting to spend an outrageous amount on lighting alone. :P

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    BonnieLorraine
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    The cheapest way to find high output t5's in the correct range (6500K) are to look up online grow places or hydroponic stores, 2 foot fixtures can be in the 20 buck range. Just make sure whatever you get has a reflector, or if it doesn't they sell snap on reflectors that snap directly on the bulbs.

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    Adellelys Oasis
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    Also can you buy ABG substrate anywhere else other than Josh's Frogs and if I use that will I need anything else other than the hydroballs or could I use a layer of river rock instead of the hydroballs?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Adellelys Oasis View Post
    Ironically I am in Eastern Kansas. lol Many people here consider them a nuisance but I find they gorgeous especially how they only bloom early in the day. lol Also what type of lighting would you recommend? I'm not wanting to spend an outrageous amount on lighting alone. :P
    Aquatraders - Guaranteed Best Prices on Aquarium Lightings + Free Shipping! they have inexpensive lighting. i have several of their units. look for freshwater planted tank t5ho's.
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    BonnieLorraine
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    River rock is going to get very heavy, people like the hydroballs because they're made of terracotta and very light weight. There are a few places that carry ABG, I know glass box tropicals has it, and I carry it as well, but Josh's might be the cheapest for shipping since they get quantity rates.

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    Adellelys Oasis
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    Quote Originally Posted by BonnieLorraine View Post
    River rock is going to get very heavy, people like the hydroballs because they're made of terracotta and very light weight. There are a few places that carry ABG, I know glass box tropicals has it, and I carry it as well, but Josh's might be the cheapest for shipping since they get quantity rates.
    For some reason their websites click-able tabs aren't working correctly so it wont let me add anything to my cart. lol But if I use the ABG substrate do I still need to use any others? I know I'll still have to use the hydroballs.

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