Anubias
Ties to driftwood or rocks.
Tolerates low light, low CO2, wide pH range.
Slow grower — near indestructible.
Java Fern
Same usage as Anubias — tie rhizome to hardscape.
Dark green ruffled leaves.
Spreads via plantlets on older leaves.
Amazon Sword
Planted in substrate.
Gets large — 30 to 50cm tall.
Root tabs help but not essential.
Java Moss
Attaches to anything.
Shelters fry.
No planting or trimming skills needed.
Cryptocoryne Wendtii
Mid-ground plant with bronze or green leaves.
Slow grower, very hardy once settled.
Root tabs recommended.
Water Wisteria
Fast grower, background plant.
Good nitrate absorber.
Hornwort
Floating or anchored. Fastest nitrate absorber.
Sheds needles — occasional maintenance required.
Water Lettuce and Frogbit
Floating plants.
Dense roots provide fry cover.
Reduce nitrate from surface.
Vallisneria
Background plant, long leaves.
Spreads by runners.
Tolerates medium light.
Dwarf Sagittaria
Foreground plant.
Grows into a grass carpet without CO2.
Hardy and prolific.