Advice on plants plz

[Chris22]

Hello all, just after some plant advice, my lights ain't the best so jus after some easy to care for plants that don't require to much work. The lights I've got are nano 32 led lights that hang over the side of the tank I've got two of them on my 32gallon (37us gallon) tank, Here are the lights I have.

http://www.allpondsolutions.co.uk/small-planted-tropical-aquarium-led-lighting-32-led-s.html

Thanks for any help

 

[Ziggs180]

I started my tank a month ago and i also have low lighting (cant afford better light atm). Java Fern, Apongeton Capournii, and Hornwort/Anacharis are good plants for low light, and are doing good in my tank. I have two Water Wisteria, one which is flourishing and the other is wilting and stunted growth, so you might get mixed results with that. I've heard Swords are able to survive in low light, but wont grow much. Hope this helps!

 

[Mr. Limpet]

Ziggs listed some great low light plants and I'd add java moss to it. Here's a link to a plant info site that should help you out.

PlantGeek.net - Plant Guide

 

[Chris22]

I started my tank a month ago and i also have low lighting (cant afford better light atm). Java Fern, Apongeton Capournii, and Hornwort/Anacharis are good plants for low light, and are doing good in my tank. I have two Water Wisteria, one which is flourishing and the other is wilting and stunted growth, so you might get mixed results with that. I've heard Swords are able to survive in low light, but wont grow much. Hope this helps!

This helps alot im still quite new to this hobby so have no idea about plants, thank you

 

[Chris22]

Ziggs listed some great low light plants and I'd add java moss to it. Here's a link to a plant info site that should help you out.

PlantGeek.net - Plant Guide

Thank you, I'm gonna check that site out now.

 

[Chris22]

Also does it make any difference that I'll be planting them in sand??

 

[rich311k]

Plants do well in sand, should not be of any concern.

 

[Chris22]

Plants do well in sand, should not be of any concern.

Good to hear, thank you.

 

[kaiofcanada]

planted tank is a great resource as suggested above. I would also suggest checking out the site AquariumPlants.com

You don't have to buy from them if you find a better source, but they have their plant offerings sorted by lighting needs as well as some precreated aquascaping packages which might help guide you to some ideas for aquascaping, colour, and dimension in your new tank. They also have good deals on occassion for shipping and purchases.

Lastly, I always love to be inspired when working with planted tanks. If you are not already familiar, check out Amano Takashi's aquariums. Nature Aquarium Photographs | AmanoTakashi.net

 

[Chris22]

planted tank is a great resource as suggested above. I would also suggest checking out the site AquariumPlants.com

You don't have to buy from them if you find a better source, but they have their plant offerings sorted by lighting needs as well as some precreated aquascaping packages which might help guide you to some ideas for aquascaping, colour, and dimension in your new tank. They also have good deals on occassion for shipping and purchases.

Lastly, I always love to be inspired when working with planted tanks. If you are not already familiar, check out Amano Takashi's aquariums. Nature Aquarium Photographs | AmanoTakashi.net

This is gonna help me alot, definitely gonna look at the pre-created packages as I'm not familiar with any plants, aquarium or garden plants lol. And yeah amano takashi is a genius, his tanks look amazing. Thanks