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ok im going to be having lots and lots of plant and need suddgestions

Hi,
Generally speaking, that type of fish and plants are
not a very good mix. The fish constantly root around
in the substrate and up root the plants. Others are
very territorial and will move anything that is not
glued down so that they have an unobstructed view
in 360 degrees as they guard their piece of heaven.

Larger ones, like Oscars, have been known to flip
rocks out of the tank, and smash into hanging heaters
to get rid of them.

That being said, I'm sure that some of the smaller ones
will work, and that someone will shortly see your post
and say "I've got xxx, & yyy plants in my tank."

Frank


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Floating plants such as hornwort, duckweed, and anacharis will usually work with cichlids. They might get eaten up a bit or ripped apart, but as long as there's enough light and nutrients they'll probably grow back. Duckweed tends to do very well because it's so many seperate plants and they can't possibly kill them all

its okey they are all dwarf cichlids

"Why didn't ya say so?!" - (spoken in my best Curly imitation) Dwarf cichlids are a whole 'nother animal! Most dwarves don't bother plants (a couple, like the ram, may dig a little at spawning time), so nearly any plants would be fine with them. Grow what will do best in your conditions (level of light, substrate, nutrients, etc.). Good growing!

I wanted to keep my cichlid tank (kribs, firemouth, blue acara, keyholes, festivum, rams) simple with an emphasis on the fish and rockwork. Right now I only have simple amazon swords, which none of the fish have bothered with. I also have floating anacharis and hornwort. I plan to get another type of filler plant to go with the swords, again keeping it rather simple.

With dwarf cichlids maybe you could look for plants to keep in a SA or CA theme, something of a biotope. Check into plants that interest you in terms of lighting requirements and what plants are available in your area. 95% of my plants I order online; even with shipping costs I've found them to be less expensive and a better selection than at lfs here.

Good luck

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