Plants for my low-tech fresh/trop tank

[albirdy]

Low tech, low light (Less than 2wpg-via a couple of cfl bulbs 6700k), fluorite substrate.

right now i have a crypto and an anubias

i also have some java moss i plan on attaching to a piece of drift wood.

any other recommendations?
As well as any websites that deliver legit/non-dying plants (to california)?

thanks

 

[oOMO3NOo]

well im not expert on planted tanks but from what i have read around best low light plants are what you have listed java fern, maybe an amazon sword but could out grow your tank they get huge, hornwort would grow im sure, and you could maybe get by with wisteria.

as for a web site there is a full stickey just for websites to order plants from so i would look there.

like i said im no expert so im sure someone else may have alot better advice but this should atleast get you started.

 

[albirdy]

yeah, i've seen the stick, but there seems to be a good amount of controversy.

has anyone ever used: http://www.aquariumpros.com/ ?

I am also looking for a light for my 24 inch tank.
what is a good price/site?

 

[iverson387]

heres a nice list of low light plants
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/low-tech-forum/56042-excellent-list-low-light-plants.html

 

[albirdy]

Thanks!

What do you guys think of Dwarf hair grass or narrow leaf sag (Sagittaria sublata)?

Will they be alright in my low-light tank?

 

[oOMO3NOo]

this is the site i used because it is close to were i am located so i could get it shipped for a little cheaper and they even have a low tech section so you should be able to find some good plants there. aqua botanica

and i have a coralife 24" single 65W freshwater fixture that i can sell for $40 but i have no idea how to ship it and all that (never sold anything online before) so if your willing to figure that out i can sell it to you. only had it for less then a month.

 

[Fabio's Dad]

... and you could maybe get by with wisteria.

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I think that maybe wisteria is a bit too picky. Hey!!! I just thought of a great plant for any light! plastic ones! Just kiddin around. good luck on whatever you choose to go with.

 

[oOMO3NOo]

i think narrow leaf sag is more suited for a low tech tank but i have never kept either so i could be wrong. the only thing with either of those is if there not given enough light they will grow up instead of stay low as a ground cover.