Live plants

[Mona]

Hi. Can anyone suggest which live plants would be OK for Orandas? I don't want to add something that they would rip apart easily or eat. Thanks!

 

[EOGoldfish]

There is no guarantee with goldfish but java fern and anubias are usually pretty safe

 

[The Tank Guy]

Anubias and Java Fern would make a good choice. When I used to keep goldfish when I was just starting out years ago I always went with those.

 

[Betta keeper]

Hornwort is the only one that survived my goldfish

It grows faster than they eat it, and recovers quickly

I did try java fern once, and it was eaten but slowly....can't speak on Anubis

 

[The Tank Guy]

Hornwort is the only one that survived my goldfish

It grows faster than they eat it, and recovers quickly

I did try java fern once, and it was eaten but slowly....can't speak on Anubis

Hornwort is nice, but if you're not careful it breaks up into little pieces easily with a rummaging fish. I've had hanging filters in the past that would constantly get clogged up with it.

 

[Betta keeper]

Yes, I have noticed that
Don't find it an issue in cold water tanks, but I never use it above room temperature anymore, as the shedding gets absurd the higher the temperature goes

 

[Mona]

OK thanks. I was told Baby tears would be good since they are going to lay eggs sometime. Needless to say they have been entertaining themselves all day ripping it apart

 

[Delapool]

Lol - so true!