i need some planted tank bio help

[joedodge]

so i want to add some low light plants to my uruguay tank. i cant seem to find any good pics of natives or what i should do. i was thinking some java fern and moss im not opposed to floating plants if anyone could help itd be great any suggestions welcome

 

[zackxf]

Here are some plants from South America, unfortunately all the light requirements are from medium to very high, and I also don't know where you would buy these.

There are many other plant options though. I hope you find something you like, let us know!

 

[joedodge]

i was looking at java fern and java moss and som hornwort for floating plant would this work ok with something like a 36" current t5 ho light with 2x39 watt bulbs i realy dont want to run c02

 

[Noto]

Here are some aquatic Uruguay natives:

Cabomba caroliniana

Callitriche rimosa

Ceratophyllum submersum

Echinodorus argentiniensis

E. aschersonianus

E. grandiflorus

E. uruguayensis

Egeria densa

E. najas

Eleocharis macrostachya

E. montevidensis

E. sellowiana

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides

Hygrophila costata

Lemna valdiviana

Ludwigia hexapetala/L. uruguayensis

Pontaderia cordata

Potamogeton ferrugineus

Sagittaria montevidensis

No doubt there are many others, but perhaps this will help you get started.

 

[joedodge]

thanks so much looks like i have alot to look at

 

[Adhlc]

Good info Noto!