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So im looking for some relativly low maintinence plants. Im not saying I just want plants to chuck in there but very easy to care for plants. Im thinking anubias. I hear they are pretty forgiving. Any other suggestions?

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anubias, java moss, java fern, and crypts are usually pretty easy and require only low light conditions.

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Thank you matty. Low light actually sounds very good, my striped raphael wouldnt be happy with me if i put some bright lights on haha hmm maybe a combination java fern and anubias?

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I would say Anubias providing they can grow on DW also Java Fern. Personally I think Java moss is nothing but a big pain it gets every where especially in places you dont want it to grow.
Crypts I have only been able to grow them in the 45lt tank it has plenty of light also liquid ferts every day.

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Java fern on driftwood for sure. I have that and some crypt. wendtii in the aquarium at church (I only really see it once a week, so it has to be low-maintenance - plus only 1.5 WPG). I would recommend a good substrate (at least flourite mixed with gravel) for the crypts though.

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I had Anubias doing awesome in my tank before someone, likely my L330, decided they were edible. Very low maintenance and are iron in many conditions. Java fern is a fair go as well, but my Anubias grows far better for some reason, despite the pruning from my plec. My plecs don't eat my Crypts, but they do not grow as well as either the Anubias or Java fern so I'd guess they are slightly higher maintenance.

I've also had java moss but it always ends up looking hideous by trapping particles and growing algae.

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So no Java moss then. Id like it to look nice. This is going in my main tank lol. Ok thanks guys! I appreciate the help.

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