plants that thrive in low light

[polar]

Also, vicky99, check your water params. Plants can be finicky if the hardness or pH is off. Mine didn't take off until I got that sorted.

[dantez]

True that. And don't forget about root tabs if you're using gravel. Some plants like Crypts really benefit from them. Just poke one near the roots every few months.

[postman]

Another tip: if you're using LED lights, keep them on for no more than 6-8 hours a day in low light. Longer can cause algae, even if the light's dim.

[tigron]

Yeah, algae's a pain. I've found that floating plants like Frogbit help block excess light and keep algae down. Plus, they're easy to manage.