Zeaqua Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Hi all! Some time early next year, I’m planning on setting up a 40g “species only” tank for Pygmy cories, and I’m planning on planting the entire back half. Right now I have some Italian Val and some thinner swords, and I’m looking for an easy stem plant that preferably will grow pretty quickly. If anyone has any ideas, please share them here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQ Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I love ludwigia ovalis, it was the first stem I was successful with, grows like crazy & easy to propoge. I have been keeping it since 2015 just for the fact that it is an asset to have in your tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sora Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 pogostemon stellatus is a great beginner plant. I have some and it grows pretty fast. when you trim it will grow roots just floating. you can plant it in sand gravel etc. I got one plant from ac for my 20g and I was able to grow enough to spread it out to my 10gal and 55gal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFishChik Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I agree with @Sora.. Pogostemon Stellatus Octopus is an easy and rapid grower. The downside is you’ll be trimming it a lot or it will quickly take over your tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VariegatedReticulated Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 In addition to Pogostemon, you could do guppy grass. Last year, I kept my group of 7 paleatus cory's in a 10 gal tank for a few months with some shrimp when they weren't in the tub or the 29 gal tank, and I let it grow pretty thick and they LOVED it. I wasn't trying to spawn last year but they went for it. I just float it in a clump in my 29 gal tank, where they are again this year, but it can be planted. It's nice because if you want to breed, you could try clumping some together on the bottom and you might be able to pull that instead of using a mop (just a guess.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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