Aquascaping Critique
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What are some good low light plants that you recommend? Now I have 2 real plants in there, I want to get on and replace all the fake ones for real.
You really can't go wrong with Java Fern, if you get a large one, I think they look great. I suggest some Amazon Frogbit for the top, I love the atmosphere that it creates by creating shadows and its roots hanging down. Hornwort or Anacharis, either floating or anchored would look nice as well. These are all low light, easy to care for. For more recommendations, go HERE.
Along with java moss/fern, anubias, pennywort, anacharis, vals, and crypts do pretty well in low-light setups IME.
If you end up liking the Amazon Frogbit and can't find any, I have a ton that I need to unload, for a reasonable price.Thanks, I had already planned to get some Java Fern, and Hornwort. Was also looking at getting some Java Moss. I will take a look at Amazon Frogbit, thanks for the link to PlantGeek, I have already been using that website for a bunch of my research
Actually, this thread reminds me of something.............. how many of each plant should I be looking to get? at the moment I have 1 Amazon Sword and 1 Red Wendtii, now I am guessing that once they have grown enough I can take plantlets and plant in other areas in my tank, but how many plants should I be looking at to get to start off with, this is in a 55G tank. Would 1 of each that I want be OK? assuming good growth rates.
In my opinion, I say add plants like you would add fish, slowly. If the ones you add are looking good with no health issues, after a few weeks, add more. Also, with the low lighting and low bio load, they aren't going to grow that fast, except for the floaters, generally.
Wow, that's looking great, glad to see you want more real plants. Java fern "windelov" (lace java) is nice & very easy tied to wood or rock. There a few kinds of anubias with different leaf shapes.
My newest low light plant I like a lot is a crypt spiralis, thin tank high leaves. I have ceratopteris cornuta (like water sprite) floating, it can be planted but needs more light than I have. Floating plants can be a PITA if they get stuck on the filter intake.
Try a couple kinds to see what grows well for you. Most low light plants are slow to propagate, not a bad thing for low maintenance.
My newest low light plant I like a lot is a crypt spiralis, thin tank high leaves. I have ceratopteris cornuta (like water sprite) floating, it can be planted but needs more light than I have. Floating plants can be a PITA if they get stuck on the filter intake.
Try a couple kinds to see what grows well for you. Most low light plants are slow to propagate, not a bad thing for low maintenance.
