What's Your Favorite Stem Plant?

[brickon]

I've been messing with stem plants lately and wanna know what y'all dig the most. My tank's a 20 gallon with CO2, high light, and Fluval Stratum. Currently got some Rotala H'ra but it's kinda finicky. What's your go-to?

[Duppy]

Rotala H'ra can be tricky if your lighting isn't consistent. I prefer Ludwigia Repens, it's hardy and turns a deep red under strong light. My 30 gallon has it thriving with a simple LED setup and weekly ferts.

[Korvo]

Ludwigia Repens is solid, but have you tried Hygrophila Corymbosa? It grows like a weed even in low-tech tanks. My shrimp love hiding in the thick stems, and it doesn't need much fuss.

[kubson]

Yep, Hygrophila's a champ. My 10 gallon's got it with just sand and root tabs. It's chill and doesn't mind my lazy water change schedule. Plus, the fish dig it.

[Awake]

Rotala H'ra can be tricky if your lighting isn't consistent. I prefer Ludwigia Repens, it's hardy and turns a deep red under strong light. My 30 gallon has it thriving with a simple LED setup and weekly ferts.

What's your fert routine? I've been using Thrive but my Ludwigia's still pale.

[sandfox]

Pale Ludwigia usually means low iron. Try adding an iron supplement or switching to a more comprehensive fert like Easy Green. My tank's been lush since I made the switch.

[SkyDivePro]

For stem plants, I'm all about Bacopa Caroliniana. It's slow-growing but super forgiving. My 40 gallon has it with moderate light and no CO2, and it's still thriving after a year.

[keelmate9]

Bacopa's cool but it's kinda boring, no offense. I'm team Limnophila Aromatica—crazy colors and grows fast if you give it enough light. Just gotta trim it weekly or it takes over.

[digger]

Never tried Limnophila. My tank's low-tech, so I stick with Anacharis. It's not fancy, but it gets the job done and my goldfish don't destroy it too fast.

[brickon]

Thanks for the suggestions, folks. Gonna grab some Ludwigia and Limnophila next time I hit the shop. Appreciate the tips!