tropical theme

[Andy16]

what are some nive tropical plants that would make a nice tropical theme? I know nothing about plant species, and i am only $4 away from my shiny new lights, so its time to get some knowledge. I want to go for a more bright tropical theme, not hte calm planted tanks you usually see, somehitng more exiting, with a "bright" look too it. I also have black snad, but i have pure white sand i can switch over too if that would be better.

[Slappy*McFish]

Not sure what you mean...most plants sold in the hobby are indeed, "tropical."

[Andy16]

Sorry:p I cant explain it, i know htat the plants are tropical, it think my topic is too hard to explain.

[Slappy*McFish]

Well, by judging your taste in music and your love for Jimmy Buffet(in music thread), I'm guessing you are aiming for a tropical island theme? Palm trees and such? Hmm..

You could try bamboo in your tank as well as some banana plants.

[Andy16]

You mean dead bamboo right? The banana plant looks cool also. Any other ideas?

The tropical island thing is a good way to put what i am trying to do.

[Dapple2]

Red tiger lotus look "tropical" too and so do some of the swords, especially the red melons and the ocelot swords. Sunset hygro could possibly have a nice topitacky look too. Don't forget the coconut halves!

[Andy16]

I could make hte background out of coconut halves like you said. I like tha plants you suggested too, thanks.