Planted cichlid tank?

[jfran]

Is it possible to have a planted cichlid tank or will they just dig it all up? I have two plants in with my firemouths and they had done much to them and I was wondering if I could get more.


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[snailpufferguy]

Something hardy maybe java moss christmas moss maybe rotala MAYBE but really do some research but I think moss is your best bet

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[Nils]

I've read success stories with anubias, java fern and mosses (as mentioned) Just hardy plants that can get pushed around a bit because I guarantee that they will be messed with.

 

[TMRC Exotics]

My anubias has done well. Even with severums in the tank.

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[sinibotia]

Depends on the cichlid, angelfish and discus are cichlids and won't usually dig up your plants I would try some cheap,hardy low light plants like java fern, java moss, anubias, etc.

 

[jfran]

I have successfully had an anubias and Japanese moss. But was wondering what more i could add. Thanks for the input guys!


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[jfran]

Need advice on what kind of good background plants can be used in a Firemouth tank. I just changed the entire setup and now I need some good tall plants to put towards the back, but they need to be able to be well rooted so not to be dug up. Thanks

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[Mebbid]

Amazon swords make great background plants assuming you have a decent light and good root tabs. They are tough and once established have a huge root system so aren't too easy to dig up.