Best live plants for small tank

Masterbetta · 05-23-2012, 05:48 PM

In a small tank with 1 betta, what is the ideal live plant to have in it? Something that won't grow past 10 inches and looks nice by itself- no moss or anything that needs to be tied down. A plant that looks similar to Java fern or Anubias, but can be planted straight into gravel and doesn't grow too big.

JasonG75 · 05-23-2012, 05:51 PM

I like Crypt Parva

wendyjo · 05-23-2012, 06:14 PM

Depends on your lighting.

**radioman** · 05-23-2012, 07:20 PM

Some kind of crypt.

Fluval · 05-23-2012, 07:24 PM

How many watts is your lighting setup?

Masterbetta · 05-23-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Fluval

How many watts is your lighting setup?

uhh, this one: http://www.ecoxotic.com/led-arm-light.html

Fluval · 05-23-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Masterbetta

uhh, this one: http://www.ecoxotic.com/led-arm-light.html

12000K lights are pretty bright... I recommend high light plants.

depech · 05-23-2012, 09:24 PM

HC, moss

Fluval · 05-23-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by depech

HC, moss

Get some moss balls, those things are cool.

Masterbetta · 05-24-2012, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Fluval

Get some moss balls, those things are cool.

I plan to, if I can find an actual live marimo moss ball. Does anyone know how to keep an Anubias Bateri short and prevent the leaves from getting too big? I want it to say about 6" forever.

SomebodySayJuan · 05-24-2012, 06:30 AM

I've had pogostemon erectus growing like weeds in my 9g with moderate light and the occasional splash of flourish excel. It would probably grow taller than 10", but at that point you can just snip it an double your stems. It has really narrow leaves though, like needles, which probably isn't up your alley.

**acitydweller** · 05-24-2012, 10:49 AM

marimo balls.

Masterbetta · 05-24-2012, 06:25 PM

I'm not sure, should I get white gravel or white sand? Is gravel easier to clean because I don't have a vacuum.

05-23-2012, 05:48 PM	#1
Masterbetta Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 89	Best live plants for small tank In a small tank with 1 betta, what is the ideal live plant to have in it? Something that won't grow past 10 inches and looks nice by itself- no moss or anything that needs to be tied down. A plant that looks similar to Java fern or Anubias, but can be planted straight into gravel and doesn't grow too big.

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depech Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Clara, California Posts: 240	HC, moss __________________ RAOK #5

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acitydweller ओं मणिपद्मे हूं (View User Tanks) PTrader: (123/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York, NY Posts: 6,038	marimo balls. __________________ Namaste ओं मणिपद्मे हूं My life extends far beyond the limitations of me Keeper of the LIST

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wendyjo Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: DC area Posts: 2,814	Depends on your lighting.

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Fluval Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 27	How many watts is your lighting setup?

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SomebodySayJuan Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lafayette, CO Posts: 81	I've had pogostemon erectus growing like weeds in my 9g with moderate light and the occasional splash of flourish excel. It would probably grow taller than 10", but at that point you can just snip it an double your stems. It has really narrow leaves though, like needles, which probably isn't up your alley.

05-24-2012, 06:25 PM	#13
Masterbetta Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 89	I'm not sure, should I get white gravel or white sand? Is gravel easier to clean because I don't have a vacuum.

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