Headley Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Hello, I got a 10 gallon tank. Currently has a couple of different forms of java fern with red cherry shrimp and two endler live bearers. I plan to add a couple more ender live barers or maybe a smaller tetra (ember or green neon.) Anyway, I was looking for suggestions on what are some good background plants for a 10 gallon? klajsdfa (That last part was from my cat who is very interested in fish keeping too.) Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninjoma Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I've been liking water sprite as a background plant lately. It's easy to grow, gets big and looks cool. Shrimp may like to hide in it too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anitstuk Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) I think that Jungle Val as a backround plant would look good. It will grow long, thin leaves which look nice with just about everything. Edited January 4, 2023 by anitstuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettsPapa Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) I hate to disagree with a fellow member, but I wouldn't recommend jungle val for a 10 gallon tank. It can easily get 3' tall. Cryptocoryne spiralis (https://www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/live-plants/products/cryptocoryne-spiralis) would be a good alternative. It looks similar, but won't get as tall. Edited January 4, 2023 by JettsPapa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rube_Goldfish Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 There are a lot of great options here. I'd probably choose something on the bigger side but slow growing, like a nice size Java fern or a bigger Anubias, or faster-growing stems that can be trimmed and replanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) A piece of well placed spiderwood with some Anubias and/or Java Fern Windelov or Narrow Leaf make awesome background plants in smaller tanks IMO. You will have the plant growing up and the roots going down and it looks amazing. Edited January 4, 2023 by xXInkedPhoenixX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyM Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I have a cryp wendetti, vals, temple plant, and pearl weed in my 10. I do inject a touch of C02, but so little I'm thinking of removing it. The crypt in the left is pretty much a background plant now (and the fav hiding place), but it takes awhile. I do have vals and like they way they can easily form a canopy of sorts. I also needed a faster growing plant when I was starting this up. The tank needs a trim but you get the idea: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlikesfish36 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I have orange juice Rotala as a background plant in my 17 gallon and love the look and ease in caring for it. Fast grower too so it fills in quickly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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