Cichlid Proof Plants

[delta]

I am wanting to make a central american bio-type. I already have 1 jack dempsey and a large (5 inch) pleco. what are some chiclid proof plants that are native to central america?

 

[ewurm]

Amazon Sword? By the way, they will probably dig up any plants you put in unless you weight them well.

 

[vanilla__gorilla__]

well your going to have a hard time with any plant becuase cichlids love to dig

 

[toogoodjohns]

cichlids in plant tanks =
but I've had pretty good luck with vals and java ferns... not necessarily the CA theme but beggars can't be choosers.

 

[Jason_S]

I've heard anubias plants do well with large cichlids because they can be anchored to driftwood and such and don't have to be rooted.

 

[johno27]

A very nice looking plastic one always has worked for me LOL

 

[DULOS]

try weighted plants that are rooted in a pot of some sort they should be fine. or try floating plants like water hyacinth

 

[chefdazza]

A very nice looking plastic one always has worked for me LOL

i tend to agree, i hear silk ones are nice too. i have bought plastic plants from craft stores and made my own too. they have a great selection of stuff you wont see in your lfs, but theres some DIY once you get them home.

 

[Burbotman]

Plants???? My Jag makes it his personal mission to tear apart any decor there is.

I use "wood" plants, aka driftwood with great success.