mandy2936
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Hello! I started out my first tank with all fake plants, planning to switch them with live plants once I got the hang of things. Well, I'd say its about time and I'd really like to switch now.
However, when researching types of plants suitable for my tank, I haven't really found anything yet. Here's the requirements:
•Low-Light <--That's the most important one, I do not plan to upgrade my standard lighting as of now.
•Beginner Material <--Being my first live plants, I'd like something that's easy to care for. I'm fine with fertilizing, but no CO2.
•Can be planted in a sand substrate <--I have some CaribSea sand so hopefully I can find some plants that don't mind growing in a fine substrate. This seems to be my biggest problem. It appears as though plants that would make a good choice (Anubias Nana, Java Fern, etc.) need to grow on a rock or driftwood as they don't like their roots buried. Well, I'd prefer to be able to hide unsightly roots, but if the plant matches all above requirements then I suppose I'll just have to except it.
Also, if you could provide some foreground options as well as background options, I'd appreciate it.
Thank you SO much! I think that will all the benefits that come with live aquarium plants adding some to my tank will be really helpful.
Oh, P.S. If you look into "My Tanks", it's the 20g that I'm talking about.
However, when researching types of plants suitable for my tank, I haven't really found anything yet. Here's the requirements:
•Low-Light <--That's the most important one, I do not plan to upgrade my standard lighting as of now.
•Beginner Material <--Being my first live plants, I'd like something that's easy to care for. I'm fine with fertilizing, but no CO2.
•Can be planted in a sand substrate <--I have some CaribSea sand so hopefully I can find some plants that don't mind growing in a fine substrate. This seems to be my biggest problem. It appears as though plants that would make a good choice (Anubias Nana, Java Fern, etc.) need to grow on a rock or driftwood as they don't like their roots buried. Well, I'd prefer to be able to hide unsightly roots, but if the plant matches all above requirements then I suppose I'll just have to except it.
Also, if you could provide some foreground options as well as background options, I'd appreciate it.
Thank you SO much! I think that will all the benefits that come with live aquarium plants adding some to my tank will be really helpful.
Oh, P.S. If you look into "My Tanks", it's the 20g that I'm talking about.