I wont try to go live plants. These guys tear apart most of the plastic ones. I haven't bought any plants because i cant find any that can take a beating. I have ben sewing the plastic ones together with fishing line, just to make them last longer. Seems to help but its alot of work to sew them together. Alot of sticks in the fingers. LOL. I just want something tough i can threw in there.
How hard is the pair on the tankmates in the 900? Out of all the fish I've spawned in the past, my 5" female RTM is by far the most aggressive fish when it comes to protecting her eggs/fry. She's like a guided missile!