Plants for medium lighting

[Lady Sphinx]

My tanks have medium lights and I'm still a beginner when it comes to aquarium plants. I already have some java moss and Anubis Nana in my tank, but I want to add more variety to my tank. One tank is bare bottom because it has fry in it the other tank has pool filter sand in it.

Things that I would like in plants but doesn't have to fit all plants at once are:
Plants that can attach itself to diftwood, rocks and ornaments.
Plants that can be used as a carpet or wall.
Plants that can be kept in the pot.
Plants that can float by itself and doesn't need to be planted

 

[Wailua Boy]

I think jungle Val looks good and does well in medium light. I sometimes keep them potted and conceal pots in rock piles.

 

[Fat Homer]

In my experience, it seems most carpet plants will need Co2 to really thrive...

Although if you dont mind adding Co2, could consider dwarf hairgrass, not too hard to grow and can be done with medium light...

 

[Deadliestviper7]

Duckweed might work(if legal)

 

[Deadliestviper7]

Also u should consider putting a kiddie pool in the yard with hornwort,u can also keep any extra guppies in there.

 

[Lady Sphinx]

Duckweed might work(if legal)

I got some duckweed from a dam near us, believe it or not it's all gone :\ I was originally worried about it getting out of control and taking over

 

[Lady Sphinx]

In my experience, it seems most carpet plants will need Co2 to really thrive...

Although if you dont mind adding Co2, could consider dwarf hairgrass, not too hard to grow and can be done with medium light...

I'm willing to experiment with Co2, it would be a great project for me and my son since he loves chemical experiments

 

[Fat Homer]

^ if you decide to go with pressurized Co2, invest in a Drop Checker as well, it will help give an estimated visual indication of how much Co2 is in the water, that can easily save any fishes lives...

As for the duckweed, maybe a good thing it didnt last, that stuff is almost impossible to rid yourself once it takes over... did it once and said never, ever again... started using other large floating plants since if i want to remove them, not nearly as difficult or painful

 

[Yohanon]

My preference for plants that attach to driftwood, rocks, etc., java ferns and anubias. Very easy to care for. For carpeting without CO2, staurogyne repens. Can take awhile to establish itself, but very attractive and a nitrate sponge. For staurogyne to thrive, tank should already be cycled before planting. If not, it has a tendency to melt.