recommended plant for low light tanks.

[JasonChan]

Hi all, I have just started a planted tank.the light i can only on it in the night when i'm back from work and i will only on it maximum 4hrs daily.My tank in my room which is low light condition.I have DIY CO2 in use. Any1 can suggest plant that fit the criteria?

[nohomeleave]

If timing is an issue, I find that a timer helps save some hassle. You can set it for about 8 hours per day and have it stop at a fixed time at night. Usually Java ferns, Java moss or Nanas can do well in low light conditions (not no light). Java ferns and Nanas are better off tied to driftwood (and not planted in the substrate). I find that interesting shaped driftwood can provide hiding places for bottom dwelling fish while Java moss can be tied to drfitwood, coconut husks or stones. It depends on how much plants you put in a tank but if not too much, you might be able to get away without using CO2. Some ferts will not hurt either.

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[TyroneGenade]

How many watts over the tank and what is the surface area? I have 90 W over a tank of 116 x 45 cm and grow a wide range of plants. A timer works well to regulate light as nohomeleave points out.

[JasonChan]

Thanks i've got myself a timmer BTW TyroneGenade is that a bleheri?

[cookiez]

If timing is an issue, I find that a timer helps save some hassle. You can set it for about 8 hours per day and have it stop at a fixed time at night. Usually Java ferns, Java moss or Nanas can do well in low light conditions (not no light). Java ferns and Nanas are better off tied to driftwood (and not planted in the substrate). I find that interesting shaped driftwood can provide hiding places for bottom dwelling fish while Java moss can be tied to drfitwood, coconut husks or stones. It depends on how much plants you put in a tank but if not too much, you might be able to get away without using CO2. Some ferts will not hurt either.

For expert advice, the vets in this forum have to give their input.

Why is Nana better off tied to a wood rather than planted in soil?
Just curious

[Goondoo]

Why is Nana better off tied to a wood rather than planted in soil?
Just curious

The roots rot easily in substrates.

[TyroneGenade]

Thanks i've got myself a timmer BTW TyroneGenade is that a bleheri?

bleheri? Are you referring to my avatar? It is a Fundulopanchax gardneri Akure.

[cookiez]

The roots rot easily in substrates.

Ah I see, sigh, I still wanted to buy those small potted nana plants and plant them in my low tech filterless tank, since they seem to be quite hardy