Suitable Plants

[Bongo]

I really want to add some live plants in my tank (all plastice at the moment) but I would appreciate some views on what's suitable. I have a 60 gallon hex tank, light and timer, with guppies and platties. I've added some Cladophora Moss Balls and they look ok.
I don't want to add anything that the fish won't like. Is there any do/don't advice on what type of plants to add.

Thanks in advance

 

[JustOneMore20]

The plants you can grow depend on your lighting. I assume you have stock lighting (came with the tank). You could try some Java fern, Anubias, and maybe Cryptocorynes and see how they do. Most likely with a tall tank like that, you'll need to upgrade the lighting to have some variety with plants.

 

[HN1]

I completely agree.

 

[BigJim]

If you've got an incandescent light fixture, the easiest upgrade is to screw in some spiral CFL bulbs. The daylight CFLs really make the tank look nice and they'll give you a lot more light than regular incandescent bulbs.

Try anacharis. It's cheap, it grows tall and fast, and it's really hard to kill.

 

[Bongo]

Plants

Thanks for the advice folks. I did replace my lid & light a short time ago with a newer version which gives a better light. It made quite a difference.
I'm on the hunt now for some plants. I guess I'll add one type at a time to see how it goes.

Thanks again

 

[mgamer20o0]

check out anubias crypts java ferns and moss to start with and work your way from there. what kind of light did you get?