North Dakota fish keeper Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 This is my first post on this forum. I am new to planted tanks. I am looking for a good beginner plant that will grow tall as a background plant. I have a 29 gallon and recently put in a Java Fern and a Windelov and some Java Moss. I like the idea of rhizome plants because they can move around if I decide to change things up or for maintenance, but I am open to suggestions. Beginner and easy are my two key words! Also, do you have to gravel vac a planted tank? What about one with just rhizomes, since technically they are not “planted”? Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 I like movable plants as well. For background there are many types of aponogeton some narrow leaf some wider. Very beautiful tall bulb plants that require nothing more than to be sat on top of the substrate with decent light. I use no fertilizer or co2 and they do lovely for me. The second is A. Longiplumulus (sp?) thin leaved first ulvaceaus (sp?) broad wavy leaves I vac there are varying theories on this but if you do not have enough rooted plants it’s best to vac in my opinion 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Thought I would add stem plants do great for me suction cupped to the back wall😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Dakota fish keeper Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 You have a stunning tank and beautiful plants. Thank you for sharing. I had not even though of using bulbs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 beginner, and rhizome plant screams anubia. several varieties to choose from. they grow slow, but they also die slow if you are having problems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Hands down, Hygrophila Polysperma. Beautiful stem plant, can be planted, floated and indestructible. Just give it light and some nutrients. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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