Hello, I'm new to this board and somewhat new to planted aquariums. I am wondering if you can grow carpet plants in pea-gravel, or do they need finer gravel to grow successfully? I have a 10 gallon with Val. Spiralis. I used to have Java fern on the driftwood, but I didn't like it and also had saggitaria, but it took over the aquarium, hence its absence. I also re-scaped it today. Here is a picture:
