Where can I get large amounts of plants?

[homersimpsonlikesfish]

I'm starting up a freshwater planted tank, and where can I get large amounts of plants at a cheap price. I want to create like an underwater dense jungle look.

 

[Pwilly07]

I'm starting up a freshwater planted tank, and where can I get large amounts of plants at a cheap price. I want to create like an underwater dense jungle look.

I have vals, crypts, anacharis, guppy grass, water wisteria, etc for fair prices.

 

[Arvil]

The local creek?

 

[fishywoo]

There's a buy sell and trade thread on this forum after posting 50 times grants you access, or as previously posted, a friendly commenter can help you out early.

Plants factory is doing a buy 2 get one free deal. Been getting stellar plants from them recently. There's other sellers on eBay that do this type of sale too.

 

[nicholasrjohnson]

I get my plants from Dustin's Fishtanks... I get texts all the time about deals

 

[FishDin]

Start out with cheap, fast growing plants so you can get the most for your money. Once established you can get some more expensive ones if you want. Plants often die back after planting if they were not grown in water, so get more than you think you'll need. Also go for plants that are known to generally be easy / foolproof to grow.

Also, the look you describe will come with time as your plants grow in. Time and patience are you friends.

If you put a few terrestrial plant cuttings in your tank they will grow roots throughout the tank and add to the jungle look. Pothos is an easy and popular example.

 

[Anahera]

Local creek, funny.
But honestly, I think FishDin is correct, cheap fast growing plants would be a good start here.

 

[BPSabelhaus]

Local creek, funny.
But honestly, I think FishDin is correct, cheap fast growing plants would be a good start here.

I mean, if you want to pay for ludwigia and Hornwort in smaller bundles, have at it lol I just gather what I want. iNaturalist is a good app to see what’s in your area.

 

[Littlebudda]

It takes time and patience you won’t get a jungle look fast without paying the big bucks. It’s taken me 3 months of pruning and replanting, I’m maybe 1/2-3/4 of where I want it to be and even with taking time I’m upwards of $250 spent on plants. Reasonably happy with centre right but still a lot more needed on the left.
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[Pwilly07]

I'm starting up a freshwater planted tank, and where can I get large amounts of plants at a cheap price. I want to create like an underwater dense jungle look.

I'm a forum sponsor so I can be trusted to get you a good deal. I have things on sale right now too. Valisneria and anacharis are sure fire ways to get a jungle look. If you want pictures and prices, I'd be happy to get them for you.