AveryJames Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 What is the fastest growing ground cover for freshwater with medium light? I have a tank with 2 beautiful pieces of driftwood and want to add some color. My two powder blue dwarf gourami like gnawing on the wood but want to add some more fish and believe plants will make the tank all the better. Any advice will be greatly appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lizzie Block Posted November 5, 2020 Administrators Share Posted November 5, 2020 Maybe Monte Carlo or microsword would be a good choice if the tank is on the smaller side? Those two would want at least medium light. Other good carpeting species would be like a dwarf sagittaria or dwarf chain sword. They grow a bit taller, but send out runners and fill in nicely after awhile. Also good medium light options. I love eleocharis/dwarf hairgrass for ground cover, but probably need high light and maybe Co2 for fast coverage. Fast growing is relative, if you want instant coverage, getting a couple pots would be the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varanidguy Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 How big is the tank? If it's bigger than 10g, and you can get your hands on it, echinodorus xinguensis is stunning when it fills in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AveryJames Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 Thanks LB I have a 20 gallon long tank... thanks for the suggestions I will look into all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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