Beginner aquarium plants?

[Fishman94]

I have had tanks for years but never really got into properly planted tanks just the odd plant on a bit of wood. so I was wondering what are good plants to start with?

Preferably low co2 plants

 

[Batt4Christ]

Hard to go wrong with Java Ferns. There are a few varieties available, and all are pretty much "bulletproof".

Anubias are also pretty easy plants to get started with.

Water Wysteria are nearly as easy, and with decent light (no need for high light and CO2), can grow pretty quickly.

 

[jcolon]

Hard to go wrong with Java Ferns. There are a few varieties available, and all are pretty much "bulletproof".

Anubias are also pretty easy plants to get started with.

Water Wysteria are nearly as easy, and with decent light (no need for high light and CO2), can grow pretty quickly.

Aside from those mentioned, Crypts are also a good beginner low light plant.

 

[Fishman94]

What is hairgrass like?
Easy to keep?

 

[Batt4Christ]

What is hairgrass like?
Easy to keep?

Hairgrass needs a lot of light

 

[Fishman94]

Hairgrass needs a lot of light

Light isn't a problem I just don't really want to get into all the co2 stuff

 

[Convict2161]

Anubias I'd have to agree and java fern is pretty good too.

 

[Fishman94]

I have java fern on wood and java moss

 

[jetajockey]

Light isn't a problem I just don't really want to get into all the co2 stuff

The two kinda go hand in hand, you get to a certain point with the light and Co2 /fertilizer supplementation becomes a necessity.

That said, I have seen some tanks with hairgrass and no co2, but for a really lush growing tank you'd want to up the lighting and likewise up the co2/fertilizer.

 

[Batt4Christ]

Light isn't a problem I just don't really want to get into all the co2 stuff

Actually- light IS the problem. Dwarf hairgrass needs a lot of light (CO2-levels of light) to thrive.

 

[aqua_chem]

Once again, other than a qualitative statement, what kind of light do you have?

Crypts, wisteria, and anubias are usually good starter plants. Jave ferns are a little less hardy than those, but still a good economical plant.

 

[Fish24907]

Does anyone know what the best floating plant for beginners would be?