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which is better?

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Question
QUESTION: Which is better for fry to hide in, fake or live plants? Thank You!

ANSWER: Live plants by far, the reason for this is that live plants support a micro scopic life called infusoria. The live eat this infursoria and can live off it for weeks. Plastic plants do not have this.

Java moss is the best live plant for fry to hide in, followed by anacharis and hornwort.

-Nick

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QUESTION: are there any websites where you can get those type of plants for a reasonable price?

Answer
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/aquarium-fish-supplies.cfm?c=768

Pretty good prices here. I don't really go on any online stores too often, reason being I'm dept. manager at my pet store so I can order myself anything when I need it. That is the only online store for livestock I really go to.

-Nick