True bonsai looking plant in aquarium

[Andrew Butler]

Hi, I am trying to find out if anyone knows of any plant that is either bonsai or 'shrub' looking - by that I mean one that is a little more dense with branch/twig. I hope this makes sense and I also think I know the answer but I know nothing so hoping someone can give me some input.
cheers
Andy

 

[Shusui]

Maybe Hygrophila pinnatifida is suitable ?

 

[Andrew Butler]

I'm looking for something a little more 'branch heavy'

 

[Mick.Dk]

Have a look at Gratiola viscidula.

 

[bloskas]

Rotala 'bonsai" maybe?!

 

[Andrew Butler]

thanks for the input but neither are what I truly want. I think I want a bonsai in the aquarium but sure this isn't possible!

 

[G H Nelson]

http://ukaps.org/forum/plantbase/bolbitis-heudelotii.40/
There is a smaller variety of the above!
hoggie

 

[kadoxu]

A bonsai tree with moss attached?

 

[ahjoe0digi]

Did you mean something like this?

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[kadoxu]

Did you mean something like this?

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Yup. But there are some more "bonsai looking" trees out there...

 

[kadoxu]

I'm sure some of our sponsors have some also, but I was looking into some from here not so long ago.
https://www.shrimpcorner.co.uk/aquarium-bonsai-driftwood/

 

[ahjoe0digi]

The steps already shown in the picture. They attach different kind of moss to drift wood with nice branching look. Never try before so cannot give comment.

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[ahjoe0digi]

I'm sure some of our sponsors have some also, but I was looking into some from here not so long ago.
https://www.shrimpcorner.co.uk/aquarium-bonsai-driftwood/

Nice wood, but expensive

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[kadoxu]

Nice wood, but expensive

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That's why I ended up buying something else!

 

[G H Nelson]

Hi
There is various videos on You Tube how to create a Bonsai tree!
One I have saw is where the creator uses pieces of Black Filter sponge to adhere to the branches with Super Glue/Gel.
Then glues the mosses to the sponges!
This far easier than other methods...plus gives a instant canopy effect if you have enough moss!
hoggie

 

[ahjoe0digi]

Hi
There is various videos on You Tube how to create a Bonsai tree!
One I have saw is where the creator uses pieces of Black Filter sponge to adhere to the branches with Super Glue/Gel.
Then glues the mosses to the sponges!
This far easier than other methods...plus gives a instant canopy effect if you have enough moss!
hoggie

Ha, I watched that too

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[Nelson]

I think I want a bonsai in the aquarium but sure this isn't possible!

I don't think it's possible either.
Dennerle Crepidomanes cf. malabaricum might look good on a decent bit of wood.

 

[Andrew Butler]

sorry everyone, not been online for a few days. No I was really after a true bonsai, I know there are lots of different tree species they use but am now confident they all require dry soil which I can't see happening in an aquarium. Thanks everyone for their input

 

[zozo]

I have researched true bonsai trees to use as emersed decoration above a tank.. But the problem is all of the native moist loving trees require a winter to survive, they can't be kept indoors all year long. The only tropical one comming a bit close is mangrove, sometimes they are available in private trade but afaik not in the lfs and are not realy nursed for this.. But it will take a lifetime before you have something substancial from a young and tiny mangrove tree..

 

[Mick.Dk]

I have researched true bonsai trees to use as emersed decoration above a tank.. But the problem is all of the native moist loving trees require a winter to survive, they can't be kept indoors all year long. The only tropical one comming a bit close is mangrove, sometimes they are available in private trade but afaik not in the lfs and are not realy nursed for this.. But it will take a lifetime before you have something substancial from a young and tiny mangrove tree..

Many of the common potted Ficus species can grow very well in very wet soil - or right out direct in the water.........I had several different species, growing allmost everywhere, when I was gardening a rainforest exibition at a Zoo.
Ficus can be trimmed to "Bonzai".......but given their vigour it is a lot of work