Planted Tank Mates
Planted Fish Tanks
20”+| Background | Easy
Co2: None | Light: Low
Root Feeder
Vallisneria
Max Size: 20″+
Care Level: Easy
Nutrient Source: Root Feeder
Composition: Background
Co2: Not Required, but grows faster with
Light Level: Medium
Vallisneria is a popular backdrop for middle to top dwelling fish like tetras, gouramis and angelfish.
This is a very easy background plant. It does not require CO2 and will thrive with good subtrate and water column.
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| Description | 20”+| Background | Easy Co2: None | Light: Low Root Feeder | 24” | Background | Easy Co2: None| Light: Low Column Feeder | 12” | Background | Advance Co2: High | Light: High Root Feeder | 12” | Background | Easy Co2: No | Light: Low Column Feeder | 6” | Foreground | Easy Co2: No | Light: Low Column Feeder | 8” | Background | Easy Co2: Low | Light: Medium Root Feeder |
| Content | Vallisneria Characteristics:Max Size: 20″+ Care Level: Easy Nutrient Source: Root Feeder Composition: Background ParametersCo2: Not Required, but grows faster with Light Level: Medium Tank MatesVallisneria is a popular backdrop for middle to top dwelling fish like tetras, gouramis and angelfish. NotesThis is a very easy background plant. It does not require CO2 and will thrive with good subtrate and water column. https://plantedtankmates.com/aquarium-plants-for-beginners/ | Hydrocotyle leucocephala Characteristics:Max Size: 24" Care Level: Easy Nutrient Source: Column Feeder Composition: Background ParametersCo2: Low Light Low Tank MatesLow foreground plants are great for invertebrates and bottom feeders to graze and hide. NotesThis 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. | Rotala Macrandra Characteristics:Max Size: 12″ Care Level: Advance Nutrient Source: Root Feeder + Water Column Composition: Background ParametersCo2: High Light Level: High Tank MatesGreat for community fish, shrimp and snails NotesRotala Macrandra provides outstanding red colors, but it is very demanding when it comes to nutrients. The conditions must be perfect which includes a good substrate, iron and trace dosing, high lighting and CO2. The PH for this plant should not exceed 7.0 as it prefers softer and acidic waters. Read more about how to maintain Red Aquarium Plants 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 ParametersCo2: None Light Level: Low Tank MatesGreat for community fish and Angelfish, Discus, Gourami, Guppies, Apistogramma NotesJava Fern can be plated in soil or tied to rocks and other substrate https://plantedtankmates.com/aquarium-plants-for-beginners/ | Taxiphyllum barbieri Characteristics:Max Size: 6" Care Level: Easy Nutrient Source: Column Feeder Composition: Background ParametersCo2: None Light Level: Low Tank MatesShrimps can graze and keep Java moss clean of algae. In return, baby fry love to nest and hide in it. NotesAs the name states, Java Moss is actually a moss and is a type of plant that has no roots. Their nutrients do not come from the substrate but rather the water column. This is probably one of the most hardy and versatile plant species you can ever grow. You can tie or glue them to rocks and wood and let them create a nice foreground. Some will tie them to shaped mesh and mimic a carpet appearance on the ground. Compare carpet plant options and select the next one for your planted tank https://plantedtankmates.com/aquarium-plants-for-beginners/ | Alternanthera Reineckii "Mini" Characteristics:Max Size: 8″ Care Level: Easy Nutrient Source: Root Feeder + Water Column Composition: Background ParametersCo2: Low Light Level: Medium Tank MatesGreat for community fish, shrimp and snails Notes"AR" Alternanthera Reineckii Rosanervig is the taller version of Alternanthera Reineckii Mini. The underside is generally more red and the top yellow, but with proper substrate, lighting, CO2 and iron dosing, this plant can display vibrant red colors. Their leaves are susceptible to algae, so monitor and trim regularly. Read more about how to maintain Red Aquarium Plants See the diagrams on how you can setup CO2 for your aquarium |
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20” | Background | Easy
Co2: None | Light: Low
Root Feeder
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Co2: Yes | Light: High
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Co2: No | Light: Medium
Column Feeder
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Co2: Yes | Light: High
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