The Green Crypt (Cryptocoryne wendtii) is a great plant for the beginner. It is easy to care for and can tolerate low light conditions. It is also very interesting as the amount of light can determine the shapes and size of leaves and the plant itself. Reaching a height of around 6″ it is normally
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Here are a couple of pictures of Red Ludwigia(Ludwigia Repens) growing emerged from the water column. This is an interesting plant for sure as it can emerge from the water and also the red/pink coloration it can have. To read a full profile on this plant click here.
The Banana plant is named due to its tubers that look very similar to a bunch of bananas. These tubers store nutrients and energy for the plant, however once they get rooted in your substrate you will notice the “bananas” to disappear. However that is not a disappointment because once they root in and get
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The Marimo Moss Ball (Chladophora aegagropila) also known as Japanese moss ball is actually a filamentous green algae, not a true plant. However they can make a nice addition to many tanks. They are easy to care for and can tolerate low to high lighting. They may bob around with your aquarium current, which is
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Anubias nana (Anubias barteri “nana”) is a great foreground plant that is easy to grow and can tolerate low lighting conditions. You may find them for sale attached to driftwood like the one pictures below, bare root or potted. They can handle a temperature from 70-85 °F and pH from 6-8.5. Take care not to
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