| Content | Ceratophyllum demersum
Characteristics:
Max Size: 12"
Care Level: Easy
Nutrient Source: Column Feeder
Composition: Midground / Background
Parameters
Co2: None
Light Level: Medium
Tank Mates
Suitable for most tanks, especially tall ones. They can create great cover for middle and top dwelling fish to swim through.
Notes
Hornwort, sometimes known as coontail, is another easy aquarium plant for beginners. Although they are column feeders, they can be planted or anchored in the soil. Their stems grow from the side, so you can trim and plant that into the soil, but be cautious of their slim and fragile roots. These also do well as floating plants and as an algae control strategy, sucking excess nitrates and reducing light intensity.
https://plantedtankmates.com/aquarium-plants-for-beginners/ | Proserpinaca palustris
Characteristics:
Max Size: 16″
Care Level: Medium
Nutrient Source: Root Feeder + Water Column
Composition: Background
Parameters
Co2: Medium
Light Level: High
Tank Mates
Great for community fish, shrimp and snails
Notes
This greenish to orange-red plant has a wide canopy and distinguished saw-tooth edges. It's a relatively hardy plant, but with strong lighting and CO2 it can start to show more red colors.
Read more about how to maintain Red Aquarium Plants
See the diagrams on how you can setup CO2 for your aquarium | 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/ | Microsorum Pteropus var. Windelov
Characteristics:
Max Size: 8"
Care Level: Easy
Nutrient Source: Column Feeder
Composition: Background
Parameters
Co2: None
Light Level: Low
Tank Mates
Great for nano community fish like tetras, rasboras, danios, mollies, endlers, otocinclus, corydoras, dwarf gouramis. Avoid larger mid dwellers that may pick on its delicate leaves like cichlids and goldfish.
Notes
Windelov Java Fern is a patented variation from Tropica. Sometimes called Lacy Fern, the narrow leaves flare out like flames. Similar to Java Fern, do not bury it deep into the soil as the rhizome can rot. Lightly bury, weigh it down, or tie it to hardscapes to allow it to grow. It's a very slow growing plant in low light settings, but can propagate fast with CO2 and moderate lighting, but look out for algae on the leaves.
| Ludwigia Repens
Characteristics:
Max Size: 20″
Care Level: Easy
Nutrient Source: Root Feeder + Water Column
Composition: Background
Parameters
Co2: Low
Light Level: Medium
Tank Mates
Great for community fish, shrimp and snails
Notes
With proper substrate, lighting, CO2 and iron dosing, this plant can display vibrant red colors.
Read more about how to maintain Red Aquarium Plants
See the diagrams on how you can setup CO2 for your aquarium | Microsorum Pteropus var. Sunrise
Characteristics:
Max Size: 8"
Care Level: Easy
Nutrient Source: Column Feeder
Composition: Background
Parameters
Co2: None
Light Level: Low
Tank Mates
Great for nano community fish like tetras, rasboras, danios, mollies, endlers, otocinclus, corydoras, dwarf gouramis. Avoid larger mid dwellers that may pick on its delicate leaves like cichlids and goldfish.
Notes
Sunrise Java Fern has a unique green color variation with flaring edges. Similar to Java Fern, do not bury it deep into the soil as the rhizome can rot. Lightly bury, weigh it down, or tie it to hardscapes to allow it to grow. It's a very slow growing plant in low light settings, but can propagate fast with CO2 and moderate lighting, but look out for algae on the leaves.
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