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Fissiden Fontanus or HC?

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#1 ·
I'm planning to plant either Fissiden Fontanus of HC as a carpet plant. Which plant is grows faster? Which looks better as a foreground plant? Please list your opinions and experiences.

Tank Specs-
Lighting- F15T8 15W Fluorescent Light
Substrate- Dirted and covered with smooth gravel
Chemicals- Excel
Hardscape- Redmoor Root Wood and Yamaya Stone (future)
Inhabitants- Harlequin Rasbora and Sterbai Corydoras
 
#3 ·
I wouldnt say its slow or difficult to cultivate in large quantites, but it does not grow as fast as HC will.

But i've found fissidens is pretty easy and doesnt require much vs HC which can be difficult.

for size reference this is 17G Mr Aqua tank, fissidens touches all the sides.
 
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