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by Lynx
Wed Apr 30, 2025 4:34 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: best low-tech plant success stories
Replies: 12
Views: 42

Re: best low-tech plant success stories

letham wrote: Wed Apr 30, 2025 11:40 am Cryptocoryne Wendtii is another solid choice. It melts at first but bounces back hard. My 10-gallon has it in sand, and it's spreading like crazy. Just gotta be patient.
Crypts are underrated. The melt scares people, but once they settle in, they're bulletproof. Perfect for low-tech setups.
by Lynx
Wed Apr 30, 2025 11:27 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: best low-tech plant success stories
Replies: 12
Views: 42

Re: best low-tech plant success stories

stormer_9 wrote: Wed Apr 30, 2025 10:42 am I've had luck with Java Fern. It's been growing slow but steady in my tank with just a basic light. No fancy stuff needed.
Java Fern is great, but it can get brown spots if the light's too strong. I'd pair it with some floating plants to diffuse the light a bit.