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What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2025 1:59 pm
by _frosty
I've been trying to find the best rooted plant for my 20-gallon tank. Any suggestions? I've got sand substrate and moderate lighting.
Re: What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2025 2:45 pm
by hikers_22
Amazon swords are a solid choice. They're easy to grow and look great in a 20-gallon. Just make sure you've got enough nutrients in the substrate.
Re: What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2025 3:39 pm
by oceanwave8
Dude, crypts are where it's at. They're chill, don't need crazy light, and spread like crazy once they're settled. Just don't freak out if they melt at first.
Re: What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2025 4:17 pm
by dixar
oceanwave8 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 30, 2025 3:39 pm
Dude, crypts are where it's at. They're chill, don't need crazy light, and spread like crazy once they're settled. Just don't freak out if they melt at first.
Yep, crypts are awesome. I've got a bunch in my low-tech tank and they're thriving. Just give 'em time to adjust.
Re: What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2025 5:48 pm
by starboy
I'm kinda new to this, but I've had luck with dwarf sagittaria. It's like grass but way cooler. Grows fast too.
Re: What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2025 6:18 pm
by Flynxo
Has anyone tried Vallisneria? I heard it's good for taller tanks but not sure about a 20-gallon.
Re: What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2025 6:49 pm
by breezin
Vallisneria's gonna work fine in a 20-gallon, just trim it if it gets too wild. It's low-maintenance and looks slick.
Re: What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2025 8:19 pm
by _frosty
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I'll probably start with crypts and see how they do.
Re: What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2025 9:14 pm
by hikers_22
_frosty wrote: ↑Sat Aug 30, 2025 8:19 pm
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I'll probably start with crypts and see how they do.
Good call. Just be patient with them. They might take a few weeks to bounce back after planting.
Re: What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2025 10:38 pm
by oceanwave8
Yeah, crypts are slow starters but worth the wait. Mine took a month to really take off, now they're everywhere. Love it.