For Jon, tank ready.

[ron101]

Greetings all. Im new to this board.

In addition to my 90 gla reef I also maintain a 33gal 'softwater' tank and a 20 gal 'hardwater' tank.

I recently slapped 2x30watts fluorescents on my 33gal hoping to have some success with plants. In the past I have bought cuttings from stores with debatable success; usually it's just the 'weed' types that take hold. However last time I bucked up for some potted Tropica Java fern and it's doing great in my 20 gal. Wondering if that's part of the equation.

Do you guys use less expensive cuttings or the primo brand name potted plants? TIA.

Ron