Aquarium plants

[George&Ade]

Hi.
Im a relativly newbie to fishkeeping and have been so thrilled with my starter tank that im now awaiting delivery of a "Jewel Vision",with bow front 190 litres
I would be gratefull for any ideas or advice as to wether its best to use artificial plants or real ones?
I think the real plants look better,but are they difficult to look after,and do they need specific food to help them grow?

 

[G_Sharky]

I'd go for real plants, some species are actually not that hard to take care off, just do some research and look for plants that don't require high lighting, I have a couple of live plants on my tank and I don't even add any fertilizers or anything and they are still thriving....

 

[George&Ade]

Thanks for your reply.
May i ask what the names of your plants are?

 

[Dragonslair]

Have a look in the how does your garden grow section. Our rwsident aquatic plant expert is Rose. I'm sure she would be delighted to give you advice. For a more personal touch about specifics, why not PM her.

 

[Dragonslair]

Sory I don't have a short tongue, just a typo!!!

 

[George&Ade]

ok.......ill try that........many thanks once again