Last Updated on June 10, 2023 by David
When we talk about aquarium plants that are suitable and recommended for beginners, we must first pay attention to a few things. The size of the aquarium in which we plan to put these plants, the strength of the water, and that they can function without substrate and additional injection of CO2 are important. Of course, if we have all the accompanying equipment and if we have a substrate for plants under the substrate, it will not harm the plants. But now we will look at aquarium plants for beginners and the situations in which they can be found.
Aquarium plants care for beginners
- Javanese fern is one of the easiest plants to care for. It does not require too much, it is only important that it is not planted directly in the substrate, but that it is planted on a piece of wood or a larger stone. Although it can survive in normal light, it is recommended that it be placed either in a part of the aquarium that is not so well-lit or that the entire aquarium is in dimmed light. They are also perfect because fish do not eat them, so they can be found in aquariums with fish that eat aquarium plants. The Javanese fern has a relatively unexciting appearance with its large green leaves, but together with other plants, it beautifies the interior of the aquarium.
- Another plant that is very easy to maintain is anubias barteri var nana. This plant is very small in size, and like the previously mentioned Javanese fern, it is best planted on a stone or part of a tree in the aquarium. Also, it is important to know that this plant grows best in the shade of other larger plants. This plant is also perfect for bottomless aquariums, especially jar aquariums, as it can grow in a variety of conditions. If this plant is well taken care of, it can bloom. Its price ranges from 5 to 20 USD, depending on the quantity we take. The only drawback of this beautiful plant is the fact that it grows very slowly.
- Cladophora or lake ball is another plant that is very easy to keep and can even live in the smallest aquariums. It is round in shape, and if you hold it in your hand, it has the texture of a sponge. This plant only requires clean water and feeds on nitrates. The only drawback is that they reproduce and grow slowly. Their price ranges from 2 to 5 USD.
- Micranthemum umbrosum is another in a series of plants, but unlike its predecessors, this plant needs to be planted on a substrate. This plant is easy to propagate, and it is even desirable to cut it back occasionally to give it a bushy shape. It is recommended that when planting, we plant several pelts and thus let them spread toward each other. It is used to decorate the aquarium and can be found at 3 USD.
- And finally, we have Javanese moss. It is a very hardy plant that does not need much to thrive. It can even be grown in jar aquariums! The price of this plant starts at 3 USD. There are many more aquarium plants that are adaptable to beginners, but these are some of the easiest and cheapest. Not only are they versatile in terms of aesthetics, but they are also useful for the living world of the aquarium. These plants can be kept even after all the upgrades to the aquarium, and even serious aquarium enthusiasts love them precisely because of their easy maintenance.
