| Content | Utricularia gramminifolia
Characteristics:
Max Size: 3"
Care Level: Advance
Nutrient Source: Root Feeder
Composition: Foreground
Parameters
Co2: Low - High
Light Level: High
Tank Mates
Low foreground plants are great for invertebrates and bottom feeders to graze and hide.
Notes
Utricularia Gramminifolia can be an amazing and bright green carpet in your aquarium, but it must be done right. They do better in an established tank and perfect conditions can produce white flowers to look like a blooming field. If not fully stuck in the soil, it can uplift and continue to grow in floating mats. These plants are carnivorous, but won’t chomp on your fishes or shrimp. It’s mainly a threat to very small crustaceans absorbing its nutrients and protein.
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See the diagrams on how you can setup CO2 for your aquarium | Hydrocotyle leucocephala
Characteristics:
Max Size: 24"
Care Level: Easy
Nutrient Source: Column Feeder
Composition: Background
Parameters
Co2: Low
Light Low
Tank Mates
Low foreground plants are great for invertebrates and bottom feeders to graze and hide.
Notes
This is a versatile plant that can be planted in the soil or left floating. It's easily recognized by its thin stems and round leaves varying from 1 - 2.5" in diameter. Though it does not require CO2 or high lighting, it can grow fast and tall when provided with optimal levels of both. Because the roots shoot from the sides, it's a great column feeding plant that can help reduce nitrates. | 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.
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See the diagrams on how you can setup CO2 for your aquarium | Eleocharis Acicularis
Characteristics:
Max Size: 3"
Care Level: Medium
Nutrient Source: Root Feeder
Composition: Carpet
Parameters
Co2: Grows best with Co2
Light Level: Medium to High
Tank Mates
Great carpet plant. Creates a lush looking lawn
Notes
Dwarf Hairgrass look like Microswords but are much more thin and fine in appearance. These can create a nice and compact grass appearance in any foreground. Without CO2, they will grow much slower and a little sparse. Strong lighting will help it densify and fine soil will prevent uprooting.
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See the diagrams on how you can setup CO2 for your aquarium | Aegagropila linnaei
Characteristics:
Max Size: 2.5"
Care Level: Easy
Nutrient Source: Column Feeder
Composition: Foreground
Parameters
Co2: None
Light Level: Low
Tank Mates
Shrimps can graze on Marimo Moss balls.
Notes
Very slow growing and easy to maintain. You can rinse to clean and shape it back into a ball with your hands. Another option is to tear it apart and place on wood, rocks and hardscapes.
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