To prevent it from floating away, you can collect it with a hairnet and wrap it around driftwood or stones. Similar to other aquarium moss species, this does not have a true root structure, but it can eventually anchor itself on surfaces after a time.
Its appearance can be described as a thick clump of vibrant green threads. Position: carpet, foreground, midground, floatingĬrystalwort is a popular foreground plant for freshwater aquarium enthusiasts.If possible, make sure not to move it once it is planted, or else it might rot or wither. It requires careful maintenance during its early days to achieve a dense carpet-like look.įurthermore, this plant requires more light than other foreground plants. The growth duration is quite slow compared to other Cryptocoryne plants. This plant is considered to be a little difficult to grow. Its leaves have a distinct green, grass-like appearance that creates a wonderful carpet-like look when it matures. This makes it an excellent foreground plant. Cryptocoryne parvaĬryptocoryne parva is considered to be the smallest species of Cryptocoryne since it only grows between 2 to 4 inches long. It is relatively easy to plant and easy to keep. It does pretty well as a foreground plant in large planted tanks. It has light green leaves and grows up to 6 inches in length. It is commonly known as the wide leaf chain sword. The Echinodorus quadricostatus originates from central and south America. Usages: high carpet, foreground, midground.This will maintain the banana-shaped roots for a longer time. I like to grow banana plants in my Betta fish tanks which have gravel substrate and low lighting. When the plant is fully settled and can get all necessary nutrients from the roots and leaves, the ‘bananas’ will disappear. Its leaves will be floating at this stage, too. Once settled, the plant will develop longer and thinner roots to get what it needs from the substrate. Do not bury the tubers or they will be rotten. It is fairly easy to care for, just place the tubers on the substrate or leave the plant free-floating around the tank. These tubers store essential nutrients to nourish the plant. The plant got its name from its cluster of thick banana-shaped roots or tubers. The banana plant is also known as the banana lily. Once settled in, it will send runners from each planted rosette and plantlets will develop on them. Each of its rosettes should be at least an inch apart while being planted. It is slow in growth and accepts low light. It can also serve as a lawn but because of its low growth rate, you should mix it with other faster-growing carpet plants for quicker coverage. American Shoreweed – Littorella unifloraĪmerican Shoreweed is a slow-growing aquatic plant making it a great foreground plant. The addition of nutrients from substrate and liquid fertilizer will help maintain the lushness. It requires moderate to strong lighting with CO2 injection to get the best health and vibrant colors. The bold red color is an eye-catching and ideal focal point in most aquascapes. The Alternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’ is an ideal foreground or midground plant for most aquariums. Position: carpet, foreground, midground.Whorled marsh pennywort - Hydrocotyle verticillata.
Pygmy Chain Sword - Echinodorus tenellus.Marimo moss ball - Cladophora aegagropila.Large pearl grass - Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo'.Japanese Dwarf Pennywort - Hydrocotyle Tripartita.Grass Leaved Bladderwort - Utricularia Graminifolia.Dwarf Four Leaf Clover - Marsilea Hirsuta.Dwarf baby tear - Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba'.Dwarf Hygrophila - Hygrophila 'Araguaia'.
Dwarf Hairgrass - Eleochalis acicularis.Dwarf Cardinal Plant - Lobelia Cardinalis.Chain Sword - Echinodorus quadricostatus.American Shoreweed - Littorella uniflora.In this article, you’ll see some of the common dwarf plants that can be used as carpet plants or small bushes to create an attractive foreground. Not all plants are suitable for the foreground. The foreground is the most important part of the planted aquarium that makes choosing plants for this position a bit complicated. Categories: Freshwater plant, Planted aquarium Top 30 dwarf and carpet plants for the foreground of planted tanks Updated: JanuBy: Lucas Top 30 dwarf and carpet plants for the foreground of planted tanks