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PAPA Foreground and Carpet

Item #1283800205

Current Auction Time: Mon May 20 17:56:56 2024

		Final:	$3.00		First Bid	$3.00
		Time left	00:00		# of Bids	1 (bid history)
		Started	Sep 1 2010 - 02:10:05 PM		Location	Richmond IN 47374 United States
		Ended	Sep 6 2010 - 02:10:05 PM Auction Closed
		Seller	Bayleesfishees (2398/2400)
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		High Bidder	Epitaph (34/34)
		Payment	Money Orders/Cashiers Check, Visa/Mastercard, American Express See Item Description, PayPal
		Shipping	Will Ship to Continental United States Only See Item Description

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Bringing the Hobby back to the Hobbyist! and Setting the Standard for the Industry! BaylEEsFishEEs The 4 E's Educate while Entertaining and make it Easy to ENJOY   They call me PAPA Pick A Plant Auctions I am probably best known for putting together "custom" packages within your budget or package auctions of "my choice".  I still want to be known for that, but I would like to put the choice and creation in your hands.  The idea is very simple. I am going to concentrate on groups of similar types of plants.  Tell you a little bit about each one in that group and let YOU DECIDE which ones you would like in YOUR PACKAGE! NOT ONLY THAT I am going to offer you the best quality plants at the best BOTTOM DOLLAR. So check out my all my PAPA auctions and pick and choose as many as you like and take advantage of mixing and matching with one or multiple PAPA auctions. Potted Plants At the Nursery Let's talk about potted plants for a moment.  Growers and nurseries use small 2" pots typically made out of plastic to grow many plants with the help of a spongy material known as rock wool.  This method allows them to deliver nutrients more efficiently through the water by methods known as hydroponics.  This method allows them to grow them fast enough to keep up with the demand and potted plants tend to have better root development which helps them establish faster in your tanks. Because of this method, many plants are grown immersed which means that only the roots are under water.  This also allows many plants to grow faster and stronger as well as having easier access to needed light and CO2.  This also helps tremendously in terms of shipping. Because these plants are grown immersed as a majority of them do in nature, we the hobbyist have to "train" them to live submerged or under water.  It is typical for new plants to go through changes while being trained or acclimating.  Leaves that are thick, hardy and able to stand up on their own may slowly die off while soft, limp leaves form.  Leaves may narrow and become needles, they may crinkle or become wavy, and some will change their shape completely as if to be two different types of plants.  All of these changes are normal and should be expected and given time to convert before you give up and pitch them in the trash.   In Your Aquarium Although it is not recommended, many hobbyists that have bare bottom tanks and realize the advantages of live plants in their breeding and raising, use potted plants to their advantage.  At first, the rock wool could still have essential nutrients inside from the growers, but over time it will become inert.  However it is still possible for nutrients in the tank to be absorbed through the mesh pot.  This allows the pots to be simply "tossed" into the tanks.  Eventually, the plastic pots will stunt the growth by restricting the roots, especially plants like swords with secondary roots.  But there still is a solution for plants in a bare bottom tank.  The solution is clay pots.  By using clay pots, you now have the ability of adding substrate and more room for the roots, while still having the ability to remove the pot when cleaning or catching fish. To plant potted plants, other than plants like anubias, it is a simple process.  Remove the plastic mesh pot and gently open the rock wool and remove all of it or what willingly comes off without damaging the plant.  If roots are entwined in the rock wool, just leave it alone.  In some plants, especially if you just received them, cutting off some of the roots will encourage new growth.  Most roots are damaged or "dead" when in shipping anyway and the faster new roots grow the faster the plant will recover. It is a good idea to space your new plants out so the leaves of one plant are not shading the leaves of another.  Use your finger to make a hole and guide your new plant in and then cover the roots with substrate and you are done. Again, not all plants go through "morphing" when acclimating, but give them a chance to grow back before you throw in the towel.   How About Foreground and Carpeting Plants Key points on Foreground Plants Can make an ordinary tank extraordinary! Fields of green providing hideout for small fish and fry Can be fast growing and fast spreading GREAT FOR NANO TANKS Prefer small grain substrate like BBB for easy root manipulation. Many varieties, shapes and colors Typically higher light due to depth of tank and number of tiny leaves As a group, are slightly harder to establish. Will benefit from CO2 but not essential If you would like to read more on other plants I deal in please visit my website and click on plants, otherwise we may never get to what is for sale. Enough TALK Let's DEAL This auction is for Potted Foreground and Carpeting Plants.  You pick 'em, I ship 'em. The deal is simple.  I am going to show you the foreground plants I commonly deal with and tell you a little about each one. Then it's your turn to decide which ones you would like to try.  You may order just one or as many as you want.  You may order all of the same or mix and match.  It is TOTALLY UP TO YOU. Ok, so what's the price? How about $3 a pot plus shipping?  That sounds good to me how about you? Ok so how much is shipping? Well, I have thought long and hard about this and I think everyone knows by now that I care about crap like that.  The cheapest I can ship is about $5 so how does that sound? Ok so if you buy one plant for $3 and add $5 for shipping, then that means you just spent $8 for a plant.  Well, I have to be honest with you here.  I think that's crap.  $8 for one plant ins't a deal unless it is simply your only option. So what if I told you that you could buy up to 10 pots and still only pay $5 shipping?  NOW WE ARE TALKING DEALS HERE!! So $3 a pot for as many as you want plus shipping as follows 1-10 pots $3 each add $5 shipping 11-19 pots $3 each add $10 shipping 20-36 pots $3 each add $14 shipping 37+ pots *$2.50 each email for quote *Price good for ANY potted plant on or combined with ANY PAPA auction except for Anubias unless to save on shipping ONLY.  Please email if you have questions. That's the best bottom line deal I can offer you folks. So let's look at your choices Dwarf Baby Tears Possibly considered the smallest aquarium plant, the dwarf baby tears can make a stunning carpet.  This plant will need to be HAMMERED with light and appreciates doses of nutrients.  Other than that, it requires nothing much else.  Pots are typically shipped out full and slightly higher than the rim.  Dwarf baby tears, otherwise known as HC Hemianthus Callitrichoides can grow to a height of 6" but if pruned with strong light can be kept around 1". Almost ALWAYS in stock. Light:  Bright Temp:  68-82 F (20-28 C) pH:  5-7.5 Giant Baby Tears Commonly sold as a foreground plant but actually it can grow very tall creating a bush of pea size leaves.  It can grow rather crazy in any direction, yet still has an attractive look.  One of the most unique ways to grow Micranthemum Umbrosum is to FLOAT it.  This allows hobbyists with less light to still enjoy it.  Otherwise, bright light is it's only requirement when planting and pruning can keep a desired height and shape.  This plant typically ships out at 2-4" tall and can grow to 12" or more. Almost ALWAYS in stock. Light:  Bright Temp:  75-86 F (24-30 C) pH:  6-8 Baby Tears Baby tears falls right into the middle.  It is not as compact as the dwarf and it doesn't grow to near the giant.  Like the other two, light is the critical key to success with this plant that will creep across your aquarium providing a nice carpet.  These pots typically ship out full around 2" tall and will again grow to 6-8" or better if not pruned or without proper lighting.  Hemianthus Micranthemoides can also make a good midground plant. Almost ALWAYS in stock. Light:  Bright Temp:  72-82 F (22-28 C) pH; 5.5-8 Cardinal Plant The cardinal plant comes in two forms both large (ponds) and small (aquarium).  Both will produce beautiful purple flowers in terrestrial form.  Lobelia Cardinalis (small form) will ship out around 2-4" tall and can grow up to 12" but it has a slow growth rate.  The color and size of the plant are usually tied directly to the light.  The color of the leaves can be from light green on both sides to a dark green on top and a dark purple on the underside.  Other than light, this plant is HARDY and a great way to add interest to your aquarium. Almost ALWAYS in stock. Light:  Bright Temp:  72-79 F (22-26 C) pH:  6-8 Narrow Leaf Chain Sword This is one of the easier spreading foreground plants and requires bright light but has been able to slide by with less in shallow tanks.  Echinodorus Tenellus will ship out around 3-4" tall with slightly broader leaves and possibly white flowers that will transform in your aquarium to narrower leaves around the same height.  This is a great plant to provide a lawn look and prefers small grain substrate like BBB to spread easier.   Almost ALWAYS in stock. Light:  Medium - Bright Temp:  72-86 F (22-30 C) pH:  6-9 Prefers slightly softer water, a Discus favorite. Dwarf Four Leaf Clover You can add a little luck to your tank and with a little luck you can have a nice carpet of green.  There has been some debate on how easy this plant really is to grow and I think it is due to how many varieties there in this genus.  Marsilea Crenata is the one we usually deal in and in some cases other varieties will substitute in.  Crenata is claimed to be the easiest by most hobbyists and some will claim the easiest of the carpeting plants.  These pots ship out around 3-4" tall with four leaf clovers on them that will typically transform to a single oval or round leaf in your aquarium growing to various heights. Almost ALWAYS in stock Light:  Bright Temp: 72-82 F (22-28 C) pH:  5-7.5 Dwarf Hairgrass They say the darker the leaf, the lower the light, however with dwarf hairgrass, every needle is fighting for a little sun.  This tight grass-like plant will do best in strong lighting.  Even in shallow tanks, fluorescent lights may still not be enough.  These pots ship out around 3-4" and can grow as tall as 6" in your aquarium.  Eleocharis Parvula can be a great plant with tightly packed needle blades of grass. Almost ALWAYS in stock Light:  Strong - Very Bright Temp:  68-82 F (20-28 C) pH:  6-8 Glossostigma This one is one of the more popular carpeting plants used by both beginner and advanced hobbyists.  This plant may be tricky to get started, but all it really requires is VERY BRIGHT LIGHT, and once it gets going you only have to worry about taller plants shading it.  Glossostigma Elatinoides can ship out in pots that are full and 2" tall and will slightly transform and shrink to a height of 1" or less in your aquarium. Almost ALWAYS in stock Light:  Bright - Very Bright Temp:  72-82 F (22-28 C) pH:  5-7.5 Hygro Kompact I don't know as much on this plant other than I started dealing with it a few years ago.  It is basically a dwarf version of Hygrophila Corymbosa and seems to grow very tight and compact in terrestrial form.  It will probably survive in medium or moderate light, however it would probably prefer bright.  These pots ship out anywhere from 3-6" tall and full of leaves that will grow to heights unknown and become stretchy or leggy without stronger lighting and pruning.  Many past hobbyists that have tried this plant end up coming back for more. Almost ALWAYS in stock. Light:  Moderate - Bright Temp:  68-82 F (20-28 C) pH:  6-8 Narrow Microsword Lilaeopsis Mauritana is another grass-like spreader that likes to grow in clumps.  Narrow means that the blades will be more needle than regular microsword.  This plant will do its best in good substrate like BBB and strong lighting.  There is also a noticeable difference with the addition of CO2 turning the light green leaves into a more lush color.  These pots ship out full and around 3-4" tall which is probably about where they will stay in your aquarium. Almost ALWAYS in stock. Light: Strong - Very Bright Temp:  68-82 F (20-28 C) pH:  6-8 Addition of CO2 will give better results but not necessary. Microsword Lilaeopsis Braziliensis is basically the same as the narrow variety above, so if you don't mind I am going to take a smoke break and stop typing. Almost ALWAYS in STOCK Light: Strong - Very Bright Temp:  68-82 F (20-28 C) pH:  6-8 Addition of CO2 will give better results but not necessary.   HIT OR MISS Dwarf Sag Small Crypts and Anubias Dwarf Sag or subulata can be obtained in pots and is usually available, however it tends to be more popular offered as a bare root. Small crypts such as parva or even wendtii varieties commonly referred to as foreground plants can be found in the PAPA Crypts auction.  The same goes for the smaller anubias. The plants listed on the left are probably available, it only takes and email to find out if you would really like them. bayleespapa@aol.com Please also note that this auction may not reflect current stock issues.  If any are not available, we will try to note it.  Please only email about stock on the hit or miss ones.  Otherwise please feel free to place your bid and email your choices with payment.  If there is a problem you will be notified to make another selection. So there you have it folks.  Plenty of potted foreground plants for you to choose from at only $3 a pot plus shipping. Here's how to order! DO NOT PLACE A BID Click on the BUY IT NOW button. Decide how many of each type of foreground plant you would like at $3 each and use the chart to figure out how much your shipping will be. 1-10 pots $3 each add $5 shipping 11-19 pots $3 each add $10 shipping 20-36 pots $3 each add $14 shipping 37+ pots *$2.50 each email for quote *Price good for ANY potted plant on or combined with ANY PAPA auction except for Anubias unless to save on shipping ONLY.  Please email if you have questions. If you are interested in other PAPA auctions you may combine them to help with shipping.  Foreground plants may only be foreground with bigger plants behind them! On the *discount deals you may NOT combine with anubias except on shipping.  However, you MAY combine on any other PAPA auctions to save on price per plant and shipping.   Please email before if you are unsure. Once you have figured out your total, send your paypal payment to bayleespapa@aol.com and put your selections in the "message" box (scroll down) before you click send.  If not, then please follow your payment with a separate email. You should receive a confirmation of payment along with a scheduled date of shipping.    Thank you for making Baylee's your #1 source for Aquatic Plants!

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Bid History:

Bidders		Bid Time		Bid		Comments
Epitaph (34/34)		Sep 2 2010 - 03:23:48 PM		$3.00

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