plants for newt tank?

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I have a thin layer of sand (1-2") for the substrate in my newt tank and I was wondering what kind of live plants I could put in there with him.
 
many temperate water plants can work, tropical temperature ones may not grow as well due to needing water 75+ and some need lots of light.

one plant i recommend you can put in the substrate is some of the Vallisneria plants. they look like tall grass and reproduce in the sand, plus any animal I had in some Vals like to hang out in them.There are so many plants you can use in your tank, even in low light and mid to cold range temperatures.

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/myplants/
that page has a list of many popular aquatic plants and their light and temperature requirements. there are plenty other forums and pages dedicated to plants.

Rocks covered in aquatic mosses are also great decor. there is even a website dedicated to aquatic mosses. http://www.aquamoss.net/
 
I would second the suggestion for the vallisneria.

Ed
 
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