Low Light, Sand Substrate, Cichlid Tank
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i dont think you can have any really, cichilids are supposed to eat just about anything you put in there. Ive certainly seen them trying to rip chunks of the fakes we have with our mbuna. Of course this doesnt hold for all cichilids im sure but they do all like to dig some and oscars at least will constantly dig up and move your plants. Saying that you could try a large clump of java moss or something else that grows fast and can take some punishment.
Hard to say without knowing what kind of cichlids you have, as they can be destructive. Many if not most of the dwarf cichlids will do fine in a planted tank, but the african and larger SA can be brutal to plants.
As for low light plants, look into anubias, jave moss, java fern, african fern and crypts. All will do fine with about 1.5 + watts/gallon. The anubias has a tough leaf that few fish will go after, and will attach itself to rock or wood, or grow directly in the sand. You could also look at some of the floating plants, like anachris and hornwort--they take a beating, and you don't have to worry about them being dug up. I keep hornwort with my african frog and newts with no trouble.
As for low light plants, look into anubias, jave moss, java fern, african fern and crypts. All will do fine with about 1.5 + watts/gallon. The anubias has a tough leaf that few fish will go after, and will attach itself to rock or wood, or grow directly in the sand. You could also look at some of the floating plants, like anachris and hornwort--they take a beating, and you don't have to worry about them being dug up. I keep hornwort with my african frog and newts with no trouble.