Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations eel grass options

i am back again

the more i read the more questions i have

any how, i have been killing off watershield in my 5 acre pond. the problem is ive killed pretty much everything else in the process ( COLLATERAL DAMAGE I GUESS). I want to replant something for cover & found mention of this eelgrass on several other posts.
i came upon a supplier that carrys 3 types any opion or recommendations on any or all would be appreciated.

anyone know how tall each of these grow & which one would be best suited for ponds?

thanks, john

also for those who are also looking for a supplier i found these 3 on a website called (extraplant aquarium plants) i believe approx 2 bucks for a bunch of 6

Vallisneria tortifolia Twisted Vallisneria, Dwarf Vallisneria Small form. Requires more light than other Vallisnerias. Not very demanding otherwise. Produces many runners. � � �

Vallisneria asiaticaCorkscrew Vallis Medium size Vallis. Does not twist as much as V. tortifolia and less light demanding. Sends out numerous runners. � � �

Vallisneria spiralis Straight vallisneria Contrary to its scientific name, this Vallis has stright leaves with minimal or no twisting. Nice background plant. Very easy and fast growing. Like all Vallisnerias, a plant for beginners. � � �

Vallisneria, Corkscrew (Vallisneria americana var. biwaensis) (10 plants per order)
http://www.aquariumplants.com/product_p/va069.htm
is what I bought and planted about a month ago. My pond is clear so the sunlight can reach the plants. I planted 100 plants around the pond but I have three plants near my deck so I can watch them every day. They have probably doubled in their area size in this time period, which means instead of two grass blades they may have four. I'll have to wait until next year to tell if they are really going to take hold.

thanks, monroe


hopefully yours takes. your about the same line as me. sounds like you were looking for a little faster spreading.
in your research did you determine that the corkscrew doesnt send up a flower like the spiralis. i like the fact that the corkscrew doesnt grow as high, should eliminate the maintenace of thining out, but provide good cover for fish fry & shrimp. i invision a crankbait wobbling along & BAM !!! FISH ON !!!

thanks ,john

They both produce flowers to reproduce, although they usually spread mostly by runners.