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[seven7sin]

hi..i am new to planted tank..
basically i would like to noe in the first place..what are some of the plants easily available, tough and less maintence?? i noe java moss is one..but anymore?? hmmzz

[checkerboard]

try java fern, anubias nana, hygrophila polysperma, h. difformis, elodea, juz to name a few. these are very commonly available and generally acknowledged to be easy... but the hygrophilas does grow very quickly...

[BFG]

Welcome to AQ Seven7sin.

U could take a look at our faq section 2 make ur choice on selecting wat plant species there are. Or u could go to some lfs n browse thru their copy of plant catalogue n from there decide whether the book might be useful 4 u to get. There are a few books out there that is handy. Other members might help 2 list them here 4 u.

[pipsqueak]

Good plant Handbook would be By Oritental. Mostly pictures, good for identifying plants. Or for a Good reference guide, Christel Kasselmann's book is really good, in my opinion, although I don't have it.
Have a look at some links over at the Aquatic FAQ- thead title "Links" tropica's website should give you a rough idea what sort of plants are available for aquaria. Have fun exploring!

[Thor]

Hi, welcome to the forum. I'm a newbie too and found the following article
by Karen Randall very helpful.

http://wwww.thekrib.com/Plants/school.html.

She provided a list of plants you can start with. Best of luck!

[seven7sin]

thanks for yr help guys...
i think now have to go and search for lfs for plants..