Coco4Pr3z

A quick snap of my small tank in the kitchen. I'm looking for a new stem/bunch plant to load the back right corner of the tank and cover the CO2 ladder. There was hygrophila difformis, but it ended quite messy and seemed to only attract algae. I've used hornwort before but it didn't really fit the look of the tank. Anyways, its 4 wpg with a Hagen natural plant CO2 system on it. And liquid ferts 3 times a week. Thanks.

bratyboy2

u could try some rotala plants. they grow fast and love love love light.

Costanza

I have a similar size tank—ADA nano—and one of my favorite plants is Hemianthus micranthemoide. It not only covers the back, but also needs regular pruning which allows you to sculpt and manipulate its appearance. Once you're familiar with how to control its growth via pruning, you can experiment different foreground plants to accompany it.

Also, you may be getting algae simply because you are fertilizing. If your tank set-up is relatively new, and the substrate is "Aquarium substrate" (not plain gravel/sand), than you really don't need to add fertilizers (at the beginning of the tank's life, that is). Depending on what kind of green algae it is, another common cause is overfeeding your fish. So: cut light-time down to about 7-9 hrs, a lot less feeding, and try not fertilizing the plants at all. See if you notice a difference— Good Luck!

Coco4Pr3z

It has Eco-complete substrate and the algae on the hygro was hair algae. I've got 3 oto's in there that do a good job on the micro sword up front but it usually has a bit more of a fuzz algae on them. Both algae are dark green. I was considering Myriophyllum pinnatum as the new plant but the tank has a bit of a current back there and am worried about it breaking up as the hornwort did. I haven't looked much into rotola because I can't find it locally. I would like to keep it a green plant to help make the Melon sword stand out once the micro sword has grown in under it.

bratyboy2

u cant find rotala locally?!?!?! wow post in the for sale area looking for rotala locally. believe me u will get someone to give u some

Coco4Pr3z

I looked into Hemianthus micranthemoide, never thought about as a background plant. It is a very nice plant and I think will do well in my tank. Thanks for the rec. I'd also like to put that sword in another tank as I did not realize it'd be so green so quickly. I do like the shape of the plant however. I'd like to put in a plant that'll stay red in its place. I have red wendtii at a local petshop. I'll also check out finding some rotola from someone through this site. Thanks 4 the advice.

Coco4Pr3z

Agh. I need 25 post to form a thread in there. The search begins.

bratyboy2

i have rotalas. how much do u want? u can start with a few and they will bush out and grow quick.

Coco4Pr3z

Nothing crazy. Just enough to get started in that corner. Maybe 8 - 10 stems. 1 of the girls at the petco near me has 3 planted tanks. Never thought to ask what she's growing, only what she used for her small tank set-up. Some out sourcing is needed. Never thought about swapping plants with people with planted tanks really but trading sounds cheaper then buying.

bratyboy2

well i have rotala corolata growing like weeds and i have clippings im willing to send you if u send me 6 bucks for shipping. im giving you the plants as a RAOK. pm if interested