Lowlight groundcover?

[Lexi_D]

I want something like HC for a bit of groundcover in my 10g. Issue: only 1.5wpg. Is there any alternative for lower light? Thanks in advance!

 

[KIM_TMA]

I got some dwarf sag to live for me in a low light setting but I am afraid that HC and just about every other ground cover is going to need 2wpg+.

That is why I don't have any ground cover except java moss, hehe.

 

[fishorama]

Small crypts can work too

 

[James0816]

I know it might not help out much, but see if you can find a 20w light. Then the door will open wide for you as far as what you will be able to grow.

 

[tanker]

Small crypts can work too

This is true. There are some small crypts that can be used, but with very low light they spread VERY SLOWLY.

 

[Riiz]

Dwarf Sag for sure, but here's a new one that I'm thinking of purchasing from aquabotanic, looks interesting.

Lilaeopsis mauritius: http://www.aquabotanicstore.com/Micro_Sword_narrow_leaf_p/pf108.htm

 

[247Plants]

You can try marsilea minuta. it works just fine in low light.

 

[Lexi_D]

thanks guys! I'll see what i can find at the LFS today.

 

[customdrum]

Lilaeopsis mauritius is the new mini microsword and needs high light to grow

 

[fishorama]

I just got a tiny start of marsilea crenata to try. Well, that's what the tag said, apparently all the "four leaf clovers" are hard to tell apart. It already has the single round leaf of submerged growth so the shop thought it was dying without the cloverleaf. Planting looks like it'll be with tweezers.