Kurt Brutting Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 What are some of the best plants for heavily stocked aquariums that can handle the load in a low tech setup? Any suggestions or ideas are appreciated. It would be for a community setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I really like hornwort, they grow like a weed and abosrb nutriteints. Also Pogostemon Octopus would also work. I own both these plants and have found they are easy to take care of and will both float. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 anubia's, and java ferns are excellent in low tech no co2 tnaks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Amazon swords, Java fern, Tiger lotus and Pogostemon Stellatus Octopus are a few of my favorites. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I'm with @lefty o I do low tech and very much enjoy my Narrow Leaf and Windelov Java Ferns. I also love Anubias of all kinds. These are all Rhizone plants that don't need a lot of lighting and are easy to propogate- they don't get buried in the substrate you can glue them to decorations/rocks/wood making them totally mobile when you want to rearrange which is one of the things that makes them great. They tend to grow slow but look awesome. I'd also like to add I have good luck with Bacopa Caroliniana, Ludwigia Red Needle Leaf (though in a low tech tank they don't tend to turn "red" but still a neat texture to add to a tank) and the compact versions of Amazon Swords (I have big Amazon Swords too but the smaller ones are more manageable). Guppygrass and Subbwassertang are also fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Don't forget your floaters! Red root floaters are a personal favorite. Amazon frogbit is also pretty low maintenance, just be forwarned, the way they propagate can make them very difficult to remove if you ever change your mind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyFish Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 When you mean Low-Tech, are you referring to regular light and no Fertilizers? plants that do not need any care are; #1 Hornwart 2# duckweed (floater) Be warned it will take over your top; you’ll need to get feeder rings to keep the duckweed in or the opposite and allow it to grow and use the feeder rings as openings. 3# Anubis - low light and grow slow 4# any type of tall grass, the shirt grass seems to need more light and care. 5# Amazon swords any of those you should be able to have and thrive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 If you are trying to remove nitrates pothos or "lucky" bamboo are great options. I also like java fern and anubias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy Guy Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 In my totally overstocked guppy tank, my pennywort, water wisteria, java moss, and amazon swords just won’t die. I have java fern in there as well, but it has always been half dead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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