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Nah, they're chill. Just give 'em a rinse every now and then to keep 'em clean. Easiest plant ever.

Yeah, Dwarf Hairgrass is dope, but it's gonna need more light than you've got unless you upgrade. Stick with the low-light stuff for now.

BronsonRye wrote: ↑Sun May 04, 2025 6:09 am Thanks for the suggestions. I've heard mixed things about Java Moss being messy. Does it really get out of control, or is it manageable with regular trimming?

It can get a bit wild if you let it go, but a quick trim every couple weeks keeps it in check. Just gotta stay on top of it.

I've had good luck with Anubias Nana in my nano tank. It's slow-growing but super hardy. Just glue it to a rock or driftwood, and it'll do its thing without much fuss.

I picked up a Java fern from my local fish store, it was attached to some big piece of wood or rock, I'm not really sure which one, and when I put it in my tank it just didn't look as vibrant as it did in the store. The leaves are kinda brown and not as green as I expected, is this normal or is ...