Tonina sp(Ì«Ñô²Ý, tai yang cao)

[Alan Koh]

Hi guys,

Anyone know where can I get this plant, heard it is very popular in Taiwan.
Or anyone growing them in your tank?? I will interest to buy from you.

Thanks.

[David]

hi alan

think simon and jacian has this plant which i think was purchased at pet safari.....you may want to check with them as i could be wrong

[Simon]

errr... no david.. what i got is 'xue hua chow' sorry forgotten the scientific name

wat alan is looking for is

or

[DEA]

hottonia inflata IIRC
tonina fluivitis apparent has thicker leaves than tonina. spec.

[Alan Koh]

Thanks Simon for adding in the photo.

Actually I'm looking for mid ground plants, the Tai Yang Cao is one of them, xue hua is also nice, and Xiao Gu Jing is nice.

[] [] [] These plants are not easy to plant, but I will like to try them out, but they are difficult to get in lfs.

[UnderWaterWorld]

They are not cheap too - costs abt $30 per plant - if u got one from Heisenberg in Sgoon North. []

[jacian]

Yup, I had it before, I paid $50 for one little plant (from taiwan shop). It died in my tank....it need low temperature to survive.

[David]

thanks simon for the info ....nice plant though

[Alan Koh]

So expensive [:0] [:0]
Cannot cheaper?? [] []

Jacian what small plant u got from them?

[David]

Alan

whether you get the plant cheaper is entirely up to your 'charming' skills...hahahahahaha

[jacian]

The other only plant that I got from them is Eriocaulon cinereum.

[Simon]

u can get 'Xue hua chow' from sam yick at marine parade for $1 a stalk.. oso require low temp

[Alan Koh]

Thanks for the info, will call sam yick to check for stock.

David, I not that "charming" leh, but can take some honey before going to lfs or maybe bring my tripod along. [] [] []

[wks]

Some information on the requirements of Tonina fluviatilis:
GH < 2, kH < 2
pH~6.4
temp~23C
NO3<0.05 ppm
High CO2 & high fertilization
This plant is not recommended in community planted tank. Best plant on its own. Do not put in too many malayan shrimp if u want to plant it as the shrimp will eat the plant.

[AirStern]

last time ah pek also got import some ... but now it seems that no more already, maybe you would like to check it out with him ....

saw the plant last time in heisenberg, freaking expensive, later saw ah pek also import them

[Simon]

they import in the plants from taiwan

[jacian]

I did saw Tonina fluviatilis at ah pek before. According to them, they are trying out the plant and they suspect their tank water is not suitable for the plant as it may not be low enough....

As for 'Xue hua chow', if you just wanna try it, I can cut a stalk or 2 for you, just drop me an email..

[Alan Koh]

I did check with Ah Pek before, he told me he was he was not successful with Tonina those days. He also mentioned that it is not a easy plant. Some of his old customers were saying that this plant is very popular in Taiwan.

Funny thing, according to Taiwan magazine's it was stated temp for Tonina is 20-30 degree!

Jacian, I had sent u a email already. Thanks!

[Alfa Low]

Alan Koh,
Which Taiwanese magazine you refer to?

p/s: Your tank is very impressive!

[Alan Koh]

Hi Alfa,

Remember that Taiwan magazine - Aquarium World Magazine, you recommended me in AR, Vol 52 - Sepcies Of Aquatic Plants.

Tonina is hard to comeby in Singapore, so likely no getting already. Thanks for your compliment and recommendation of this magazine.

Really appreciate it.[:] [:] [:]