Live Plants

    1.    Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus)

    •    Low-maintenance and thrives in low light.

    •    Can be attached to driftwood or rocks.

    2.    Anubias (Anubias spp.)

    •    Hardy and slow-growing, ideal for low-light tanks.

    •    Best secured to decorations or rocks.

    3.    Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum)

    •    Fast-growing and great for oxygenation.

    •    Can float or be anchored in the substrate.

    4.    Water Wisteria (Hygrophila difformis)

    •    Adaptable and provides excellent cover.

    •    Can grow rooted or floating.

    5.    Marimo Moss Balls (Aegagropila linnaei)

    •    Aesthetic and easy to maintain.

    •    Helps absorb nitrates and improve water quality.

    6.    Amazon Sword (Echinodorus spp.)

    •    Larger plant that provides shade and shelter.

    •    Requires substrate or potted planting.

    7.    Duckweed (Lemna minor)

    •    Floating plant that helps control nitrate levels.

    •    Needs regular trimming to prevent overgrowth.

    8.    Elodea/Anacharis (Egeria densa)

    •    Hardy plant that grows well in cooler water.

    •    Can be planted or left floating.

    9.    Cryptocoryne (Cryptocoryne spp.)

    •    Low-light plant that grows well in cooler temperatures.

    •    Can be planted in substrate or pots.

    10.    Valisneria (Vallisneria spp.)

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    •    Long, flowing leaves that mimic a natural habitat.

    •    Grows well in cooler water and minimal light.

 

These plants not only enhance the tank’s aesthetic but also help maintain water quality by absorbing nitrates and providing oxygen. Ensure plants are free from pesticides and fertilizers before adding them to your axolotl’s tank.