Anyone know of any good plants for tetras? - Aquarium Advice

aquarist15 · 04-30-2006, 10:15 AM

Im planning on switching to real plants in my tank and its al tetras in there so i wanted to make sure i will get the ones best for them

Jchillin · 04-30-2006, 10:22 AM

I would try some broad leaf plants like java fern and swords, they provide good cover if the need for hiding is an issue. Outside of that, fast growing stem plants like hornwort and cabomba are great as well.

Zezmo · 04-30-2006, 01:12 PM

Lots of Dwarf Sag, or Corkscrew Val is real nice with Tetras. They dart and play in the tall narrow leaves.

aquarist15 · 04-30-2006, 05:31 PM

thats cool! especially because foster and smith is having a sale on amazon swords and java fern

Friendly · 04-30-2006, 07:56 PM

My tetras love my bacopa caroliniana and spend a lot of time in and around it. All the plants suggested above are perfect for tetras!

04-30-2006, 10:15 AM	#1
aquarist15 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 59	Anyone know of any good plants for tetras? Im planning on switching to real plants in my tank and its al tetras in there so i wanted to make sure i will get the ones best for them __________________ Currently I have a 10-gallon tank with 3 Serpae Tetras, 1 Clown Pleco, 1 Platty and 4 Tetras. My Koi pond was recently devastated by Hurricane Wilma and 2 of my largest, most beautiful fish died plus one baby. I also have a Florida Cooter that died shortly after. Only 5 Koi Left.

04-30-2006, 10:22 AM	#2
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,970 Images: 47	I would try some broad leaf plants like java fern and swords, they provide good cover if the need for hiding is an issue. Outside of that, fast growing stem plants like hornwort and cabomba are great as well. __________________ _________________________________

04-30-2006, 05:31 PM	#4
aquarist15 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 59	thats cool! especially because foster and smith is having a sale on amazon swords and java fern __________________ Currently I have a 10-gallon tank with 3 Serpae Tetras, 1 Clown Pleco, 1 Platty and 4 Tetras. My Koi pond was recently devastated by Hurricane Wilma and 2 of my largest, most beautiful fish died plus one baby. I also have a Florida Cooter that died shortly after. Only 5 Koi Left.

04-30-2006, 07:56 PM	#5
Friendly Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 210 Images: 1	My tetras love my bacopa caroliniana and spend a lot of time in and around it. All the plants suggested above are perfect for tetras! __________________ friendly_stranger@msn.com

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04-30-2006, 01:12 PM	#3
Zezmo Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,112 Images: 14	Lots of Dwarf Sag, or Corkscrew Val is real nice with Tetras. They dart and play in the tall narrow leaves.

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