Easy plants?

[FroFro]

I've already got two anubias and now a rosette sword in my tank. Two are still little runts, but hopefully will start growing soon. I'm already using root tabs as well as an aquarium plant supplement I add once a week. Since I started using the supplement my large anubias has been sprouting new roots like crazy. I've also replaced my light with one that, according to the package, is good for photosynthesis.

I'm looking to buy a good amount of plants come next pay day so I can toss out the fake ones in my tank and begin "aquascaping" or whatever they call it. I'm looking for suggestions. I plan to buy four large anubias and attach them to other surfaces in my tank, but other than anubias what would be a few good plants? Something hardy or easy to grow/care for would be preferred. Thank you in advance for any info you can provide.

 

[StandbySetting]

Could you provide a little info on your setup please?

Tank dimensions and lighting specifially

Plants are all about balance, the determining factor in their rate of photosynthesis is light, the more light - the higher their nutrient requirements.

My suggestions would be Cryptocoryne's - there are loads of varieties coming in various colours and sizes, they're pretty bullet proof as well, they will sometimes melt when conditions change as they adapt to a new environment but should grow back provided there are adequate nutrients.

If your lighting is on the low side, additional fertilisation may be unnecessary, unless you have soft water in which case some trace elements can be lacking.

 

[julielynn47]

I have had extremely good luck with Amazon Swords, Water Wisteria and Hornwort. They grow easily and I don't have high intense lighting. I do use Seachem root tab and Seachem Flourish Comprehensive liquid.

 

[Toney]

Java fern and ludwigia

 

[RRaquariums]

Java moss is one I love for attaching onto driftwood or rocks or even decorations. It's easy doesn't need a lot of light and most fish love it especially when spawning.

 

[FroFro]

Java moss is one I love for attaching onto driftwood or rocks or even decorations. It's easy doesn't need a lot of light and most fish love it especially when spawning.

Java moss sounds interesting, but how do you attach it? Is it just a clump you stick on with a safe superglue and then it spreads? I also haven't seen that plant for sale at my LFS, so I'm assuming I'd have to order it online?

 

[RRaquariums]

It's pretty common so I'd ask if it's something they order in or If they could. I use clear fishing line to attach mine to rocks or wood for the first time. The line is invisible in the water especially after the moss grows a little and never breaks down or harms the fish.

 

[GobyMaster11276]

Yep, java moss is one of the easiest plants to keep (in my experience anyway). I use a similar method to RRaquariums with it. Not to mention it's great for aquascaping (as long as it doesn't overgrow). Just don't put it directly under a light, because it'll become overgrown by algae.

 

[NickAu]

Crypts. These things are indestructible in my tanks.

Cryptocoryne - Wikipedia

Cryptocoryne Wendtii - How to Grow and Care for Cryptocoryne