Looking to add some color to my tank! Suggestions?

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.DoubleRed.

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Hey AC!

I have a 20 gall high freshwater tank with an AquaticLife Dual Lamp T5 light fixture and no CO2. I'm looking to spice up a bit. I already have some swords and whisteria and some others but its a little too green for me. I'm looking for something with a little more color. Any suggestions for plants that will brighten up my aquarium a bit?
 

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You have numerous options, but one of my personal favorites is (Barclaya Longifolia 'Red').
A nice one of these should spice things up quite nicely.
 

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There are some bronze and red crypts that would look great as well as tiger lotus. Check out http://bobstropicalplants.com and search through his store to see if there is anything that you like.
 

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Get some pink hygro.
 

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Thanks for the help guys! All the reccomended plants look great! I've been perusing bobs tropical plants might place an order soon. Also interested in some mosses to add to my setup!
 

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You have numerous options, but one of my personal favorites is (Barclaya Longifolia 'Red').
A nice one of these should spice things up quite nicely.
that is a wonderful looking plant
There are some bronze and red crypts that would look great as well as tiger lotus. Check out http://bobstropicalplants.com and search through his store to see if there is anything that you like.

Thanks for the help guys! All the reccomended plants look great! I've been perusing bobs tropical plants might place an order soon. Also interested in some mosses to add to my setup!
thanks

my fav to ad color is crypts. easy low light plant yet can be very colorful.
 

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Giant piece of drift wood, paint back glass blue/black
 

.DoubleRed.

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Thanks for stopping by Mgamer!

I'm thinking of getting some flame moss to go ontop of my one piece of driftwood as well..
 
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