(Part 2) Best live aquarium plants according to redditors

I love red root floaters. I ordered these on 2/28/19 and the 6 trimmings have grown to cover both my tanks.

20-gallon long betta tank: https://imgur.com/gxubBQt

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Idk about free but you can buy a kit for a good deal on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QTGOIRA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_aCcVAbZ7TZ1D3

It looks great! Biggest and bestest advice to the first timer on a dirt tank. Do not get discouraged.

I think the people that hate dirt, are the ones that have tried, and had a cap blow out, get dirt everywhere, thus saying fuck it and tearing it all down.

They are super low maintenance. You can up your lighting and add C02 at any point if you chose to. Looks solid for a start, better than my first time xD



Oh, want a carpet? https://www.amazon.com/Planterest-Sagittaria-Subulata-Freshwater-BUY2GET1FREE/dp/B07H6CH5DV/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=sagittaria+subulata&qid=1568741082&sr=8-2 this plant grows so easy in dirt, especially if you've got a light that can get the job done ;)

> Big, tall driftwood. Attach java fern, mosses, bolbitis, anubias nana. Plant xtra tall bulb plants like Aponogeton Ulvaceus, and Crinum Calamistratum and red lilly at the base. Those grow super fast.

Then plant some low growers in a 'skirt' around it - like anubias on rocks and Cryptocoryne Lutea.

You have to work with your height.

Thank you. I found them in different ponds over time. You can order some on amazon depending on where you live since they're both considered aggressively invasive. I was looking for other floating plants when I found this one.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HX0P8VU/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469070216&sr=8-3&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=Red+root+Floaters&dpPl=1&dpID=51Ur8Obc3gL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DQWZY5G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

^^ Stem plants. (Buce, anubias, and DHG was all from LFS)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D9IJRSU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&th=1

^^ Art

Yes, it's a shame they don't always say if a plant was grown emersed or submerged or even if it is truly aquatic or just marginal. I think those are 4 basic words important to know for aquarium plants. The one PetSmart got me on in the beginning was Mondo Grass... lesson to the wise, pull out your smart phone...

I hesitated to order plants at Amazon, but got some Buce and it was very healthy https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JEE2TRO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Amazon.

slatigasis

Hygrophila

Hairgrass

Let me pull up my order to get the names. Attached are pictures. Just moved the return underwater to stop aeration. https://i.imgur.com/7m2723B.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ZS5Wmeu.jpg https://i.imgur.com/9Iic839.jpg

Java Fern Microsorum Bundle - 4 Species (Trident, Windelov, Narrow Leaf, Philippine) Easy Low Light Aquarium Plants - Snail Free Guaranteed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PQ6LBXD/

I got the Marineland 5 Gallon Portrait off of amazon, I love it. It's on sale right now for $41 and comes with everything you need except for a heater, thermometer (It *MIGHT* have come with a stick on the glass thermometer, I can't remember, but I don't think it did) and of course accessories like substrate/plants. I did have to remove the pump and turn the flow all the way down, as it comes cranked all the way up, and I made a baffle out of a water bottle to redirect the water flow a little so it doesn't blow him all over the tank. It's easy to play with the outflow and get it where you want it to be. It also has a little notch built in for your heater cord, which is nice, because there is not a lot of room to run cords thru where the covers are. The instructions say not to place the heater in the filter compartment, but I have read of many people doing it without issue, I haven't tried it because I'm scared lol, but it would definitely be more aesthetically pleasing that way. It is literally the perfect betta tank with a few modifications. I love the lid, everything fits nice and tight, no worrying about jumping out, or even snails escaping. If you have a cat that might be inclined to step on top of the lid... it's not going anywhere at all, so thats a big plus for some folks. The filter and pump is all tucked into a compartment in the back so you don't see any of it. Plenty of room to add more biological media. The light is adequate as well, very bright. I have seen videos of people modifying the filter set up, theres plenty of room in there to make modifications. Here is a video about the tank from Aquarium Co-Op on youtube. If i remember correctly he shows you the modifications he made to it. I really do love it, and my fish has been very happy in it!

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If you decide to get plants... be careful buying them at the store. I spent way too much on plants at the store that weren't in the greatest condition (granted I was buying for a 40 gallon and a 10 gallon as well and you won't have to spend much to fill a 5 gallon), they were about the same price online, and arrived MUCH healthier than the ones in the store were. I ordered a low light bundle off of amazon and was pleased with it. I also find that by buying at the store, I have no idea what the hell I'm looking at/for because I am a noob. That is why I bought bundles of plants that someone else pre-picked to work in a low light tank lol. I have also shopped eBay, you can get buy 2 get 1 free on a lot of plants, and the sellers are incredibly helpful!! Here is a nano aquarium bundle on amazon, I don't think you could buy these in store for less than that price either! The description says " This is a live plant bundle for smaller/nano aquariums or betta tanks.The plants do not need any special fertilizers or CO2, just enough light from an aquarium lamp to thrive. All plants are smaller and none are taller than 6". The plants in this bundle includes a Rosette sword, Marimo Moss Ball, Cryptocoryne Parva, Lobelia Cardinalis, Micro-Swords, Anubias Nana. "

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It is more expensive than gravel, but I would look into Fluval Stratum or the Seachem Black for your substrate if you do real plants. Someone with more experience please correct me if I am wrong on any of this!!

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I hope that helped some, all just my opinion based on what I've experienced/learned thus far with my 5 gallon & plants. I am a noob to planted tanks, but I really wanted to get away from plastic plants since they can hurt fins. I am still learning, so I am sorry if I gave you any misinformation!

Hi /u/mnvsls

I have some questions I wish you can answer me. So, I got a Dwarf hair grass seed from Amazon on 4/8/19 and did a dry start using Amazon Soil substrate and Pet smart black gravel on the bottom. I cover the lid and spray it once a day and left it in the shade with natural sun light. As of today, I saw 5 single grass leaf poking out of the soil and I was wondering, How long does it take for the grass to cover all the soil and when should I flood it? Also, do you know the cheapest way to put Coworker in my tank? Fish keeping can be expensive so I tried my best to save money while I enjoy the hobby. If you have any tip or suggestions feel free to let me know, I would be so happy.

Thank you in advance. ME: Hug.

Who told you this was frogbit?

Edit : Are you sure this isn't a type of java fern?

Plants for Pets 6 Live Air Plant Variety Pack | Large Tillandsia Terrarium Kit with Spray Bottle Mister for Water / Fertilizer, Assorted Species https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074GS18TZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dkxSCbAT6GHJX

could you make something like these? If so, how much would it be?

I bought mine on Amazon as tissue culture plants, they come as very small plantlets a plastic cup growing in a gel. All you do is rinse off the gel, pick apart the starts and plant them. They grow super fast and as the are grown in a lab they are pest free(no snails!). S.repens, Bronze crypt

You can get a dennerle tissue culture from Amazon. It is expensive, but not much more than I've seen in other places.

Mr. Aqua N-MAR-068 8 L Fine Pet Habitat Water Plant Soil https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018VC67V4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_f24TBb55980C1