Floating plants?

[howardcho]

I have a 60 gallon tank with tiger barbs, eartheaters, and a rainbow shark. Any good floating plant suggestions in aouthern california?

 

[Allan01230]

Hornwort or Elodea

 

[magpie]

I personally love water lettuce. The roots grow pretty long but you can trim them if you don't like how that looks. I personally think it looks awesome at the surface.

I've also used brazilian pennywort for a long time. The roots don't grow as long. You have to take them out each water change and trim them up to keep them looking fresh. They grow a little more slowly.

Whatever you do, stay away from duckweed! I got some accidentally in another plant and it just is impossible to get rid of. Rinse plants reallllly thoroughly before adding them to your tank. Learn from me.

 

[Texas321]

I personally love water lettuce. The roots grow pretty long but you can trim them if you don't like how that looks. I personally think it looks awesome at the surface.

I've also used brazilian pennywort for a long time. The roots don't grow as long. You have to take them out each water change and trim them up to keep them looking fresh. They grow a little more slowly.

Whatever you do, stay away from duckweed! I got some accidentally in another plant and it just is impossible to get rid of. Rinse plants reallllly thoroughly before adding them to your tank. Learn from me.

I've never seen water lettuce and you're right it does look awesome!!! The roots look cool as well and give the fish a nice cover. Is it hard to grow or keep alive??

 

[magpie]

I've never seen water lettuce and you're right it does look awesome!!! The roots look cool as well and give the fish a nice cover. Is it hard to grow or keep alive??

I don't find it hard at all. My tank is low tech.

I am a huge floating plant advocate. I think that on top of how they look that they are great at processing ammonia etc. but most importantly give the fish a sense of security.