| Content | Cryptocoryne Becketii
Characteristics:
Max Size: 8″
Care Level: Easy
Nutrient Source: Root Feeder
Composition: Midground
Parameters
Co2: Not Required, but grows faster with
Light Level: Low
Tank Mates
Popular midground plant for tetras, rasboras and danios. Avoid fish that may shift the soil or uproot it.
Notes
Easy growing plant that's expected to melt in the initial stages of planting underwater. Feed it root tabs and occasionally supplement with liquid fertilizers including Iron which can help promote coloration.
https://plantedtankmates.com/aquarium-plants-for-beginners/ | Echinodorus amazonicus
Characteristics:
Max Size: 20″
Care Level: Easy
Nutrient Source: In soil - Root Feeder
Composition: Background
Parameters
Co2: Not Required
Light Level: Low to Medium
Tank Mates
Great for community fish and Angelfish, Discus, Gourami, Guppies, Apistogramma
Notes
Oscars, Cichlids, Goldfish and Plecos may damage swords
https://plantedtankmates.com/aquarium-plants-for-beginners/ | Cryptocoryne Parva
Characteristics:
Max Size: 3″
Care Level: Easy
Nutrient Source: Root Feeder
Composition: Foreground + Carpet
Parameters
Co2: Not Required, but grows faster with
Light Level: Low
Tank Mates
Great for community fish and creates a nice habitat for bottom dwellers.
Notes
Very slow growing plant. They tend to melt when first introduced underwater. New sprouts will grow over time. Algae can grow on their leaves, so keeping them in partial shade is OK. Supplement with root feeders to keep them healthy and thriving.
https://plantedtankmates.com/aquarium-plants-for-beginners/ | Hemianthus callitrichoides
Characteristics:
Max Size: 2"
Care Level: Hard
Nutrient Source: Root Feeder
Composition: Carpet
Parameters
Co2: Grows best with Co2
Light Level: Medium to High
Tank Mates
Great carpet plants. Good for shrimp and fish laying eggs.
Notes
Dwarf Baby Tears look very similar to Monte Carlo, but smaller and finer in size. Unfortunately, their finer appearance requires a balanced combination of soil, lighting and CO2. They are very demanding initially, but will be less work once established in your tank.
Compare carpet plant options and select the next one for your planted tank
See the diagrams on how you can setup CO2 for your aquarium | Microsorum pteropus
Characteristics:
Max Size: 12"
Care Level: Easy
Nutrient Source: Column Feeder
Composition: Background
Parameters
Co2: None
Light Level: Low
Tank Mates
Great for community fish and Angelfish, Discus, Gourami, Guppies, Apistogramma
Notes
Java Fern can be plated in soil or tied to rocks and other substrate
https://plantedtankmates.com/aquarium-plants-for-beginners/
| Limnobium Laevigatum
Characteristics:
Max Size: 2.5"
Care Level: Easy
Nutrient Source: Column Feeder
Composition: Floating
PH: 6 - 7.5
Parameters
Co2: None
Light Level: Low
Tank Mates
Shrimp, snails, guppies, gouramis, betta, tetras, rasboras, danios
Notes
Frogbit is one of the most hardy and easy floating plants. Under high lighting, it grows fast and extends its roots several inches into the water column. Shrimp love to rest on the roots and baby fry love to hide in the plants. The floating nature provide some shade and coverage while slowing down surface water movement. Be sure Duckweed does not overgrow and labyrinth fish have some areas to come up and breathe.
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