Freshwater Seeds On Ebay

I found these freshwater plant seeds on ebay for $1.37 plus free shipping. The name of the plant seeds are Glossostigma. I'm fairly new to freshwater plants, and I'm staring up a 20 gallon shrimp tank. My tank has moderate lighting, eco-complete soil, and flourish tabs. The seller says that it's very easy to grow, and doesn't need CO2 and strong lighting. Should I go for it?

 

I bought them and plan to use them as a carpet but I highly advise using the dry start method or you'll have sprouts everywhere including clogging your filter. I tried a few in an established tank just to see if they'd sprout and they did within a couple days. That's how I know they'll make a mess if not allowed to get a good root hold in the substrate lol the only other tip is when added to water they get a thick slime coat which causes them to stick to everything until it dissolves. Didn't hurt the guppies though so I'm assuming non toxic but it's slimy and gross and makes a mess, that's another reason for a dry start lol I can't say much for long term though because I just started experimenting with them

 

I bought them and plan to use them as a carpet but I highly advise using the dry start method or you'll have sprouts everywhere including clogging your filter. I tried a few in an established tank just to see if they'd sprout and they did within a couple days. That's how I know they'll make a mess if not allowed to get a good root hold in the substrate lol the only other tip is when added to water they get a thick slime coat which causes them to stick to everything until it dissolves. Didn't hurt the guppies though so I'm assuming non toxic but it's slimy and gross and makes a mess, that's another reason for a dry start lol I can't say much for long term though because I just started experimenting with them

Thanks! Could I dry start with some dried eco complete? I'm thinking about placing them in a pan or plastic container and floating in the tank so it can get light. And eventually add them into the tank once the slimy stage is done.

 

I don't know but I'd assume you could. I'm experimenting now and have a pinch full in a glass jar floating, no substrate just tank water, they are sprouting. Once the roots are longer I'm going to try planting with tweezers, they are too small to use my fingers. Did you have the option for the large or small seeds? I had an option and got the small ones since I'm using them in smaller tanks. I'll post pics of what has grown so far in just a second.

 

Doesn't look like much but I got about 10 seeds to actually root in that spot the rest floated everywhere which is why I'm trying a different route with the glass jar. I can't wait for an empty tank so I can properly do a dry start because these definitely are a pain otherwise. I'll keep you updated on my experiments though

 

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Doesn't look like much but I got about 10 seeds to actually root in that spot the rest floated everywhere which is why I'm trying a different route with the glass jar. I can't wait for an empty tank so I can properly do a dry start because these definitely are a pain otherwise. I'll keep you updated on my experiments though

Thanks, I will definitely do a dry start, and I'll probably go with larger seeds. Good luck with your experiments!

 

Can I also use this plant to start up my shrimp tank?