Plants suggestions

[RobM]

Hey,
When I move next month I want to increase the quantities of plants I have in my newt tanks. Does anyone have any suggestions of good aquatic plants to use? and does anyone in the UK know a good place to order them from?

Thank!

 

[Azhael]

Re: Plant suggestions

I always recommend three plants, java moss, java fern and Elodea. There are plenty of other options, just take a look around the "plants for vivaria" section. This is a topic that has been discussed plenty of times.

 

[Shizeric]

Re: Plant suggestions

From Axolotl Sanctuary
Some recommend plants:

• Anubias Nana - great plant, virtually indestructible, hardy and low maintenance.
• Anubias Isabelle - very tough, taller than the Nana.
• Anubias Barteri - just like the Nana, but a bit bigger and with rounder leaves.
• Java Fern - one of the toughest aquatic plants you can get - grows anywhere!
• Java Moss - grows anywhere as well, can be made into a sort-of "carpet"
• Lilaeopsis - this is like grass, you can make a beautiful lawn in your tank with it.
• Eleocharis (Hairgrass) - same as with Lilaeopsis tends to be a bit taller though.
• Pongol - this is actually Mondo Grass, so it's not a true aquatic but survives (doesn't grow, just survives) for ages submerged, not really recommended.
• Congensis - quite striking for a centrepiece plant.
• Riccia - Riccia generally needs a lot of light to grow properly, thus only suitable for brighter tanks.
• Narrow Chain Sword - another grassy-type thing. Looks pretty, grows happily.