10 gallon planted tank questions

[MrHarris]

I have a standard sized ten gallon with a 15 watt fluorescent light fixture on it. I read before that the wpg rule doesn't apply to 10 gallon aquariums or something like that. What kind of plants could I put in here besides anubias and java fern? Could I grow ludwigia repens or some sort of rotala? Could I grow any good groundcover plants? Any help would be appreciated

 

[rtomber]

wpg always applies. you may be able to use low wattage plants such as sword plants and java moss. But a better lighting system for a 10 gallon would not be that expensive!!

 

[WyldFya]

Actually WPG does not apply in several cases, HO T5, MH, VHO, LED. You will be fine with several plants with that light, consider crypts for ground cover.

 

[C J Castle]

consider crypts for ground cover

Yes, Crypts do well in low-light tanks... Rotala always looks better in high light setups however, though you could always give them a try!