Plants for turtle aquarium

[eadams]

Hello all, I'm new to the site.
I have a 55g "river style" setup with some young southern painted turtles on the way. I know they will prob eat/destroy any plants I introduce to the environment. I've read a lot about duckweed, red root floater and water lettuce being good food sources for them. I will try one or more of these floaters, any preferences? I will also try some other hardy potted plants to the tank. This is an experiment for me, but hopefully fun and a learning experience. What plants should I try? ......tank is half full of water, has reptosun lighting, actual river pebble bottom.....Thanks for any help! I will share my results for you turtle lovers out there!

 

[bettalover77]

i would try duckweed, it is the most common/easy to grow.

 

[platytudes]

I sent you a visitor message, since you have under 5 posts you can't accept private messages yet...I literally have tons of hornwort if you want it!

 

[RisiganL.]

My Red eared slider likes the taste of both water wisteria and anacharis. They are easy to grow and quite tough.

 

[eadams]

Thanks bettalover77, I definitely plan on trying duckweed.

 

[eadams]

I will research wisteria and anacharis, I am not familiar with them. Thanks!