What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
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_frosty - Posts: 9
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What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
I've been trying to find the best rooted plant for my 20-gallon tank. Any suggestions? I've got sand substrate and moderate lighting.
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hikers_22 - Posts: 15
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Re: What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
Amazon swords are a solid choice. They're easy to grow and look great in a 20-gallon. Just make sure you've got enough nutrients in the substrate.
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oceanwave8 - Posts: 9
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Re: What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
Dude, crypts are where it's at. They're chill, don't need crazy light, and spread like crazy once they're settled. Just don't freak out if they melt at first.
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dixar - Posts: 7
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Re: What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
Yep, crypts are awesome. I've got a bunch in my low-tech tank and they're thriving. Just give 'em time to adjust.oceanwave8 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 30, 2025 3:39 pm Dude, crypts are where it's at. They're chill, don't need crazy light, and spread like crazy once they're settled. Just don't freak out if they melt at first.
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starboy - Posts: 9
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Re: What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
I'm kinda new to this, but I've had luck with dwarf sagittaria. It's like grass but way cooler. Grows fast too.
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Flynxo - Posts: 5
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Re: What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
Has anyone tried Vallisneria? I heard it's good for taller tanks but not sure about a 20-gallon.
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breezin - Posts: 5
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Re: What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
Vallisneria's gonna work fine in a 20-gallon, just trim it if it gets too wild. It's low-maintenance and looks slick.
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_frosty - Posts: 9
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Re: What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I'll probably start with crypts and see how they do.
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hikers_22 - Posts: 15
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oceanwave8 - Posts: 9
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Re: What's Your Favorite Rooted Plant?
Yeah, crypts are slow starters but worth the wait. Mine took a month to really take off, now they're everywhere. Love it.