Best live aquarium plants according to redditors
We found 121 Reddit comments discussing the best live aquarium plants. We ranked the 48 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 121 Reddit comments discussing the best live aquarium plants. We ranked the 48 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
I flipped through the 23 pages of "Pet supplies" and selected every fish-related item I saw. Times are in EDT.
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I’ll do you one better that that!
Homedeco Aquarium Glossostigma Hemianthus Callitrichoides Seeds Water Grass Easy Aquatic Live Plant Fish Tank Decoration Landscape Ornament https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072Q4CLKN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MvuPDb9YFF5D5
A Staurogyne repens carpet would look great. I started mine from a tissue culture portion and it quickly covered the tank.
Hygrophilla Seeds from amazon Luffy 2oz. Pack Aquarium Temple Plant Seeds - Vibrant Green Tropical Hygrophila Plant for Freshwater Fish Tanks - Easy to Grow Carpet Plants for Aquarium - Safe for Shrimp, Goldfish and Guppies https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074TR3VGB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uDWQBbZNQAG3X
The tall plants were just from an unlabeled pack of bulbs from my local fish store. I think they were labeled “betta bulbs” or something to that effect. Sorry! I hope someone on here knows what they are.
Dwarf water lily bulb I got off Amazon for like 13. This is two weeks of growth.
Salvinia Minima (water spangles)
Edit: Spelling...
The best way to know if you have enough or to much co2 is by getting a CO2 (PH) indicator.
https://www.amazon.com/Indicator-Checker-Solution-AQUARIUM-MONITOR/dp/B00Z9KWTHS
Nice black CT :). As a suggestion, I think he could do better with at least one more plant, with wide leaves that are tall enough to reach just about 1/2 inch below the water surface for him to rest on, and maybe some Marimo moss balls (I recommend https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I323A0E/ref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c_x_1_w).
Some name ideas:
Midnight, Ninja, Shadow, Zephyr, Nikolai...
Adriano - Dark - Variant of Adrian - Spanish,
Cerin - little dark one - Scottish,
Donahue - Dark warrior - Gaelic,
Kieron- dark - Irish
This is the one I got. It came with more than advertised: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I323A0E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZR10Cb8R5X20C
You can probably fit around 50 shrimp in there. It depends on the surface area (tank size, decorations, plants, etc.) that the shrimp have to hang on.
I would start with one though to make sure your betta is okay with shrimp. Some are and some aren't. Also, I would get some marimo moss balls for the shrimp to graze on the tiny organisms that live on them. These are the ones I got since they were pretty cheap (I see some in LFS that are $8 each...):
https://www.amazon.com/Marimo-Moss-Ball-Variety-Pack/dp/B00I323A0E
Allow me to chime in with u/xXJuanSanXx regarding the use of seeds. I decided I wanted to play with some I found on Amazon, so I purchased some of the ground cover and some of the hairgrass.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074PMLW6N/ref=twister_B071WBWCBF?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
I made "bushes" by wetting and coating rough textured river rocks and pieces of driftwood with the ground cover seeds. I germinated them in in a covered container with misting until they looked like bushes, then placd them in aquariums.
"Bushes" made by coating river rock(s) with seed.
The plants eventually all detach and float away, but remain green even so. Not recommended unless you're always messing with your aquarium, in which case they make fine temporary bushes...
I decided that the "ground cover" seeds needed to be planted with substrate since they looked fine until they floated off the rocks & wood. I also wanted to try the hair grass seeds. So I used the seeds in a couple of dry start aquariums. The seeds only take maybe two weeks to germinate, so I waited until the other traditional plants had been given a month, then sprinkled the seeds where I wanted them. Added water 2 weeks later. The vertical "cactus" looking shapes are those dried Cholla wood aquarium decorations that I filled with houseplant potting soil and added seeds to.
Dry start seed growth right after water added.
Fluval Flex 15gal (13.2gal)
The smaller (3.5gal) has nothing but seeded plants, and the larger has some baby tears and Alternanthera reineckii "Mini" from culture.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071YG8KR2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The hairgrass all melted after a couple of weeks, in both tanks. It looked great while it lasted...
I had over-seeded, and the ground cover just kept growing. Layer upon layer of plants, piling higher and higher, with entangled roots keeping it together as if a single plant. All my smaller shrimp decided to spend their lives in the underbrush, never to see the light of day, or the appreciateion of observers, again. So sad. But I know they're doing fine because, every once in a while, one of them allows himself to be seen, just to mock me.
EDIT: To answer further questions about final turn out:
All of the hairgrass just melted away after about 2 weeks submerged, leaving rotting stumps with which I took no action. Nothing left of that any more. No harm, no foul on the hairgrass.
The "ground cover" needs constant trimming since it seems to be trying to reach the surface. I'm actually going to try that again, just making 2 changes to what I tried this time. Still going to do it dry start method. I don't think the seeds will stay put for planting underwater.
Now I fully expect that I'll have to do frequest trimming anyway, but I'm not ready to take a dive yet.
Hello I was going to sow it with seeds but user u/ricamac said the following :
“Allow me to chime in with u/xXJuanSanXx regarding the use of seeds. I decided I wanted to play with some I found on Amazon, so I purchased some of the ground cover and some of the hairgrass.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074PMLW6N/ref=twister_B071WBWCBF?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
I made "bushes" by wetting and coating rough textured river rocks and pieces of driftwood with the ground cover seeds. I germinated them in in a covered container with misting until they looked like bushes, then placd them in aquariums.
"Bushes" made by coating river rock(s) with seed.
The plants eventually all detach and float away, but remain green even so. Not recommended unless you're always messing with your aquarium, in which case they make fine temporary bushes...
I decided that the "ground cover" seeds needed to be planted with substrate since they looked fine until they floated off the rocks & wood. I also wanted to try the hair grass seeds. So I used the seeds in a couple of dry start aquariums. The seeds only take maybe two weeks to germinate, so I waited until the other traditional plants had been given a month, then sprinkled the seeds where I wanted them. Added water 2 weeks later. The vertical "cactus" looking shapes are those dried Cholla wood aquarium decorations that I filled with houseplant potting soil and added seeds to.
Dry start seed growth right after water added.
Fluval Flex 15gal (13.2gal)
The smaller (3.5gal) has nothing but seeded plants, and the larger has some baby tears and Alternanthera reineckii "Mini" from culture.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071YG8KR2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The hairgrass all melted after a couple of weeks, in both tanks. It looked great while it lasted...
I had over-seeded, and the ground cover just kept growing. Layer upon layer of plants, piling higher and higher, with entangled roots keeping it together as if a single plant. All my smaller shrimp decided to spend their lives in the underbrush, never to see the light of day, or the appreciateion of observers, again. So sad. But I know they're doing fine because, every once in a while, one of them allows himself to be seen, just to mock me.”
Therefore I probably just have to buy plants at a shop.
I ordered from "Aquarium plants discounts" (name of company or whatever) from Amazon. And Java Moss from "Aquatic arts". They're not the cheapest to be honest, a bit on the expensive side to me whos on a budget. But everything arrived alive and healthy, decent amount of stems or nice sizes for the root plants, after 1 month everything is still alive. I would personally order something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078K5CMH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NV23Db9T2MPMW
Theres probably better sites for Canada that I don't know of but I'm just trying to offer one option, good luck (:
Water spangles, or salvinia minima. I got them on Amazon, and they came in surprisingly good condition.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074TR3VGB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
https://www.amazon.com/Luffy-Aquarium-Temple-Plant-Seeds/dp/B074TR3VGB
I seeded them! The package said they would sprout in 3-5 days, but it actually took about a week and a half. At this point it's been just about a month
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WJRVNV2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
oooh! I would definatly do some taller plants in the back.
With that lighting I bet you could get some nice red plants. Im trying to remember the name of the exact species, but I have a red plant that stays smaller (around 2-5 inches tall). If I find the species again I will tell you for sure! The only problem with the plant is its kind of hard to find, and when you do find it, it can be kind of pricy.
I would also sudgjest some of the following plants:
Carpeting:HC, Monte-Carlo, Dwarf baby tears, Dwarf hair grass, S reppens. With this set up I think you could accieve any of these plants to carpet on the front right. Its just your choice for what you are going for.
Mid ground plants: Some kind of red plant (maybe), Crypts, or maybe annubius, but I dont think annubias would look good with this scape in my opinion (maybe annubias nana petite) or Buce (can be pricy, but would add some nice dark colors (maybe even some reds))
Background: Red temple plant (may get too big), Full size hair grass (you would have to trim it often, but this could flow across the top which could look good) Maybe a amazon sword (Big leaves may throw off scale)
Thats it. I hope I give some ideas. Im not the best. But this may be a start.
Heres a great website: http://tropica.com/en/plants/ You dont have to buy from here, but they often provite plenty of great ideas for scapes. Including light requirements, CO2 requirments, propigation method, and size of each plant.
EDIT: I found the red plant that stays small: http://tropica.com/en/plants/plantdetails/Alternantherareineckii'Mini'(023CTC)/4439
as well as a place to buy it https://www.amazon.com/SubstrateSource-Alternanthera-reineckii-Aquarium-Plant/dp/B071YG8KR2/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521117896&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=Alternantherareineckii
Nope. Plain fluorite substrate and tapwater. Carpets with normal aquatic plants are hard. Carpets with this stuff is so easy a 5 year old could do it.
Luffy 2oz. pack Aquarium Temple Plant Seeds - Vibrant Green Tropical Hygrophila Plant for Freshwater Fish Tanks - Easy to Grow Aquarium Plant - Safe for Shrimp, Goldfish and Guppies https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074TR3VGB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_NZYTAbK1R9J21
Yes, the small ones in the VERY front that are barely there lol, are monte carlo, I'm hoping they will come back and carpet... I basically destroyed them adding the rock and didn't give them enough time to recover after planting.
The ones in front of the rock are S Repens.
The back left / front right are Hornwort Bunch Plants
The tall ones in front of the heater are jungle Vallisneria
Before you get duckweed, know that some call it aquarium herpes for good reason. It's pretty hard to completely remove if you decide you don't want it, and it will stick to anything coming into and out of the tank.
I'd start with a different floating plant like salvinia minima, red root floater, frogbit, or mosaic plant first to see if you like floating plants. You can order any of those off Amazon, though you will pay a little more than at a LFS. I got these spangles a month ago and they'll take over the surface of the tank if I don't clean half of them out every week or so.
anubias on driftwood i was actually thinking of adding this but I don’t know if it would fit!
I have ordered several of these moss balls from
Amazon and I have had no issues with them. Both my bettas have the large ones. A little brown patch on it is fine, as long as it’s mostly green. You should definitely rinse/squeeze it before adding it to the tank. It’ll have brown water coming out. Just do it until the water coming out is close to clear then add it to your tank. When it’s time for a water change, remove the marimos and rinse/squeeze/shape into sphere and put it back in.
Did you know Amazon will donate a portion of every purchase if you shop by going to smile.amazon.com instead? Over $50,000,000 has been raised for charity - all you need to do is change the URL!
Here are your smile-ified links:
this java fern
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I grew my carpet from seeds and it took about two weeks for the sprouts to get big enough to flood if I remember correctly. Ever since I flooded it’s been flourishing and the tank has been running for a month now.
Here’s the link if you want to check them out and there’s a video of the carpet on my profile but it’s gotten much more full! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074TR3VGB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_bia_widget_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
If you’re going to go with RCS, definitely add some real plants and mosses.
For starters, I highly reconmend this link. I’ve ordered them 3 times, and didn’t receive less then 7-8 moss balls either time. In one order, one of the moss balls grew to the size of a softball. https://i.imgur.com/ruBRGs3.jpg
You can actually pull them apart and attach the moss to rocks or driftwood using super glue, which i did due to running out of space for moss balls. https://i.imgur.com/rDTgJ6Y.jpg
Even if you decide to not get any real plants, this is a great addition to your tank and requires no extra work. Another super easy plant to grow that shrimp loves is hornwort.
I had trouble finding the supplies I needed from my local pet stores (especially for cheap), and ended up getting some things off Amazon.
An adjustable heater, for up to 10 gallons: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KKLHJ2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0sO7CbVTA1R52
Aquarium rocks/substrate for a planted, healthier aquarium:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002DH0QM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cyO7Cb9MFNSFN
Cheapest supply of aquarium plants I've found--oh no, my favorite store, Aquatic Discounts, is on a hiatus! Well, here's something similar:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078K5CMH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EAO7Cb52MC3ZF
Rinse before planting, and watch carefully and remove dying leaves/sections in the first few weeks, but they really are a great value for the volume you'll get.
I bought a couple of those animal disposable heater packs for my babies because of hurricane season. This is in their first aid kit for me.
Multi-purpose jumbo 72-hour Uniheat Heat Pack for Cold Weather Shipping Plants, Live Insects, Reptiles, Tropical Fish and other temperature sensitive products. Protect products from cold weather. 5 PK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X95R1FN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nypADbSMQPBY0
Thank you! The fern comes attached to a piece of coconut shell. I picked it up from amazon.
coco fern from amazon
Not at all! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R5HJ3U4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_KmJ7wbAE8RKRJ
I hope we're allowed to comment links here, I've been a lurker for a while. I definitely got way more than 15 (I think because they felt bad about delayed shipping due to those bad storms going on), I'm not sure if that's a common thing or not. You literally can't beat the price. Some people rated and said they came with snails so I made up a bucket of water with had a snail before I even got them and soaked them for a few hours before I put them in my tank and I didn't see any snail or eggs to begin with. I'm happy with them!
The Tank
https://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-Fish-Aquarium-Starter-Gallon/dp/B01LCZMHPM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536884869&sr=8-1&keywords=aqueon+10+gallon
For the gravel I het a $5 discount card since I bought some cat toys, so I got that for $7 from Petco. I would recommend the fluval shrimp stratum though
https://www.amazon.com/Fluval-Plant-Shrimp-Stratum-4-4-Pound/dp/B00JGQIY48/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536884958&sr=8-1&keywords=fluval+shrimp+stratum
Then I got this set of marimo balls
https://www.amazon.com/Marimo-Moss-Ball-Variety-Pack/dp/B00I323A0E/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1536884997&sr=1-4&keywords=marimo+balls
Got some pre-filter inlet covers
https://www.amazon.com/LTWHOME-Pre-Filter-Sponge-Fluval-Aquarium/dp/B00J5Z44OE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536885057&sr=8-1&keywords=fluval+prefilter+sponge
API Freshwater test kit for $20 from amazon
API GH KH test kit for $8 from amazon
a basic TDS electric meter for $10 from ebay
I got salty shrimp 100 grams for about $20 off ebay
Then I bought a piece of driftwood from the Pet store for $10
I got three java moss balls from the pet store for $6 each
Bought an Anubias plant from the pet store for I believe it was $12
I got 3 amano shrimp and 5 CRS from the pet store, prices vary so check your own pet store.
Yeah the Marino balls I have are like weird textured. Idk if they are fake I got them from here. www.amazon.com/dp/B00I323A0E?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
They brake apart so easily and are just kind of not the same texture I got from a pet store. Was looking for not really a carpet type plent but maybe something the cherries can swim through feel like that would make them happy.
Hey I was actually looking at SubtrateSource! They have a lot of variety and I'm in the same boat as you (the only plant they sell near me is bamboo).
I noticed this "variety pack" http://www.amazon.com/Live-Aquarium-Plants-Different-Kinds/dp/B00R5HJ3U4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_petsupplies_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0A7Y6GKVTH10PTED24AY but with only 2 reviews I wasn't sure how valid they could be.
More or less everything is international for me (Canada) so I'm prepared for the wait.
Thanks for the response; just wanted some feedback from actual buyers.
Also, what's the appeal to the moss ball? Is it just a ball of moss that rolls around? Haha
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I323A0E/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's kind of hit or miss for some people, but it's a good deal. Mine were all big and green.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MQNOHEY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1483760804&sr=8-4&keywords=aquarium+pot
It should feel like moss underwater, as opposed to hair. You can also pull off small chunks really easy. They're really hardy plants, so I would worry about how they were shipped.
edit: I'd also returm them on the grounds of improper size/count and get these, these are what I bought. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I323A0E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_05CAxbPR2F9ZA
Picture
Mine came with some grains of sand on them which I just brushed off.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I323A0E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i got this set from Aquatic Arts, they sent me 3 or 4 bonus ones too! overall the best price ive found and the quality is ok, not the most beautiful marimos but they are definitely real
Do you have link?
Edit: those are amazingly beautiful
Link
Here I got the large and it said 10-15 inches. It was well over 15 inches. Taller than the tank itself sadly but it works. Had to trim it a little.
They were in good health though. I bought two and could only use one since they were bigger than expected.
Here is the mobile version of your link
Hmm. Any specific terrariums you want an estimate on or the entire thing?
Edit: Nevermind. I'll just give you a rundown of what I bought. Don't be scared off by the price, just start small. I recommend the Super Mix Moss from Appalachian Emporium to start you off, some cheap pot soil at home depot, mesh for the filter, pebbles/driftwood from outside and glassware at a thriftshop or wherever. Though I think getting springtails might be a must to keep the habitat clean from mold and such. Overall, it should cost you no more than $30-40 depending on what you get. I just happened to go overboard these past two months :)
Price|Amazon Link|
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$16.86|Appalachian Emporium's Super Mix Live Fresh Moss for Terrariums, Vivariums, Bath Mats, Garden, Flower Pots|
$2.99|Marineland Black Diamond Media Premium Activated Carbon|
$23.09|Terrarium & Fairy Garden Plants - 8 Plants in 2.5 (Is Approximately 4 to 6 Inches Height of the Plant)|
$17.98|Temperate Springtail (Collembola) Culture (32 oz)|
$8.95|Luffy Coco Mini Moss - Builds a Beautiful and Natural Aquascape: Easy Care, Hardy and Long Lasting Plant: Filters and Provides Aquariums with Oxygen|
$12.54|Green Creeping Fig 2 Plants - Ficus -2" Pot - Houseplant/Terrarium/Fairy Garden|
$13.68|Anubias Nana Petite On Driftwood - Freshwater Live Aquarium Plants by Aquarium Plants Factory|
~$4 (use coupons!)|Glass bulbs (2) @ Michaels|
~$5|Glass Jar @ TJ-Maxx|
~$3|Glass Cork @ Michaels|
~$5|Other glass bottle w/ cap|
~$7| Big Mason Jar|
Free|Driftwood, rocks, etc|
$1.99|Pack of Tweezers|
~$10 w coupons|4 Pebbles & Fine "grain" rocks @ Michaels|
~$9.99|Exo-Terra Plantation Soil @ Petco|
~$5| Nature-Care Organic and Natural Pot Soil @ Home Depot|
$7.25| Screen-door Mesh for filter|
$3.99 w coupons|Twine @ Michaels|
Overall Price| ~ $158.31|
I believe it's extremely similar to baby tears if i'm correct here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074TR3VGB?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2 -though for these you absolutely have to do a dry start or they will just rot.
Here’s a six pack I found after!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I323A0E?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Ok I got [these seeds off Amazon] (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B072Q4CLKN/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1).
They do indeed work, as long as you start with no water in your tank. But, moist substrate. cover the seeds with I think between a quarter and a half inch. Then wait till they sprout. They won't sprout unless they have a temp that is similar to what it would be in a tank. I think like 75. And there has to be enough light on them as well. Then after they sprout, you can fill with water gently.
That's sort of the short version. I did a tupperware container to test. Filled with sand. water line just at surface or a little bit above,sprinkled the seeds. then tossed a bit more sand to cover and left on the ledge towards the back of the stove and below the stove light which i leave on. They sprouted, but you can not replant them. So, I then tried in a Jarraium the way I said above. It was very easy to disturb it and I unfortunately wasn't gentle enough and it more or less is gone I think.
Then I tried it in a new tank I was setting up. But filled tank with water before sprouting. Turned on the light but did not plug in the heater. They didn't sprout. But, I'd already added fish. This is when I realized the importance of temp. Now when I do water changes if I stir up that "stuff" in that corner of the tank where I planted them, it stinks of rotting gunk. Since it's a 5.5 gal, I use a turkey baster to suck up some of that crap with some of the sand and just toss it. It's not quite gone yet, but the smell isn't as bad so I'm making headway...
So, you see...it can be done... correctly! Oh yeah, the growth part when it works, looks nice but it's very low, maybe a half an inch. I still have some and may try it again WITHOUT adding the fish but turning on the heater...maybe.
So, it depends on your application/tank size et al.
Edit: I forgot! If the seeds get wet before you've planted there is a gummy substance that sticks to your fingers and won't allow you to plant them. It's like some scifi experiment gone wrong on how to make snot... :)
I bought 6 on amazon for about $10. The company was so nice they actually gave me 2 free moss balls in addition. They came in perfect condition and were as healthy as can be!
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I323A0E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Silhouettes
Plants for fishtank two in stock! It's on pet list.
I too am curious.
Edit: Found a similar one: https://www.amazon.ca/Transparent-Aquatic-Holder-Suction-Aquarium/dp/B00MQNOHEY
I got it on amazon and honestly the description doesn’t say. Yes it’s seeds. It’s this one—> SunGrow Aquarium Temple Plant Seeds, 2 Ounce, Vibrant Green Tropical Hygrophila Plant for Freshwater Fish Tanks, Easy to Grow Carpet Plants for Aquarium, Ideal for Shrimp, Goldfish and Guppies https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074TR3VGB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_enfCDbFQMKABW
This link May help you find info. This company has a tendency to send extras, too.
err I think Rams prefer soft, more acidic water but most Rams you find today are bred in captivity so as long as the water is clean and parameters consistent you should be OK. https://aquaticarts.com/products/german-gold-ram-dwarf-cichlid
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Plants provide tremendous benefit to an aquarium and make things easier for you in the long run! Plants soak up excess nutrients and filter, provide shelter and keep your water clean.
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My recommendation for easy, high growing and easy to care plants are:
Frogbit: https://www.amazon.com/Frogbit-Limnobium-Laevigatum-Aquarium-Floating/dp/B018YG764Y/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1SLZR6RZOJZUP&keywords=dwarf+water+lettuce&qid=1558978786&s=gateway&sprefix=dwarf+water+%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-7
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Hornwort: https://www.petsmart.ca/fish/decor-gravel-and-substrate/live-plants/hornwort-4031931.html
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Water Wysteria: https://www.petsmart.com/fish/decor-gravel-and-substrate/live-plants/water-wisteria-5084342.html
https://www.amazon.com/LUFFY-Coco-Philippines-Java-Fern/dp/B01AEQSV0A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501462979&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=java+fern&psc=1
throw an established live plant in there, makes it easier to clean and helps snails/plants and water parameters.
this is the easiest plant i've ever kept other than java mass
Amazon.
slatigasis
Hygrophila
Hairgrass
I bought mine off amazon: Mainam Nymphaea Rubra Bulb Dwarf... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0752V9KR7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
My bulb sprouted within 2 days and after 2ish months, it now has 15-20 pads on the surface lol
I bought this java fern last november (apparently), and it arrived looking sad, papery, and mildly dehydrated. Well, I put that thing in water, and it's still going strong. It's even got a baby java fern growing off one of its leaves in the last week or so.
Driftwood is harder to buy on Amazon, because you only order a size. You can't see pictures of the particular item you're buying. Sometimes you'll get something gorgeous, sometimes you get a "chunk of wood."
Aquatic and I haven’t had any melt since flooding, it’s actually flourished.
Wrap that hot pack in a towel and make sure it doesn’t touch your baby’s shell or skin directly. Put his enclosure near a heater but not too close. Go buy a bulb ASAP. I heard heat pads can burn tortoises so I recommend a heat bulb, and always have an extra or two for cases likes this. Also they sell hot packs for emergency circumstances: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X95R1FN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9nt1Db94NJTJ4
I actually ordered them off of Amazon like that. The plant is already attached to the wood when it arrives.
Here is the link of the product:
Anubias Nana Petite On Driftwood - Freshwater Live Aquarium Plants by Aquarium Plants Factory https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MPW3Y37/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_kkFqPA78kJZ6o
I bought these marimo moss balls off Amazon in 2018. They were in great shape, condition (it was cold weather when I purchased them), no snails or pests.
They are a bit more expensive now but mine came with more than 6 in a plastic tub with a little bit of water. Some of them were huge. No problems with them at all until I tried to accidentally kill them with hydrogen peroxide by leaving them in the tank during a spot treatment.
I am looking for some too, and was thinking of ordering this off of Amazon if you're interested as well: https://www.amazon.com/Frogbit-Limnobium-Laevigatum-Aquarium-Floating/dp/B018YG764Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478920132&sr=8-1&keywords=Amazon+Frogbit