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Carpet plants for shrimp.
Micro sword is a small carpet plant species 4 7 cm or 2 3 inches that forms an excellent foreground subject for planted tanks.
Java moss is a beginner friendly plant that is well loved by shrimp keepers.
My top 5 list of the best plants for the shrimp tank consists of.
This is a slow growing plant and it provides a lot of cover to shrimps which makes it ideal for nano shrimp tanks.
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I want to plant and shrimp a really small tank with a carpet as far as plants go java moss and xmas moss are your best bet.
These are known as carpet plants and you can simply plant them and let them take over the bottom of your tank to create an aquatic haven.
This plant will thrive perfectly in a nutrient rich substrate of preferably iron rich clay or aquarium soil and quality tank water.
Today we re going to explore five of the best species of carpet plants for your fish tank that have been specifically chosen because they re ideal for being grown by beginners.
Besides it is a very hardy plant and it is very easy to care for which makes it a good choice for beginners.
Carpet plants also offer an alternative to floating or vertically growing plants in their aquarium picking out the right carpet plant for your aquarium is certainly tough especially when trying to select the right plants for beginners.
So if you are looking for more.
Java being lower.
Anubias is one of the popular plants in the aquarium hobby.
This freshwater aquarium plant is tall enough for your pet to hide in.
But does not take up a ton of room in your tank.
Instead it creates a lovely carpet for your tank.
Although there are plants that can provide a carpet christmas moss is the best since it has a fine and smooth texture where your shrimp can rub against and cause no harm to their bodies.