In nature many aquatic plant species grow in co2 rich environments but here we want a low tech setup that does not use co2 injection to replicate such a condition.
Carpet with no co2.
Theoretically you could keep monte carle without c02 but again no growth.
Some of the hygro require co2 and lots of light.
I would rank it you know as a pretty easy carpeting play in that matter of the fact that just growing without co2 and barely any light it s it s doing rather well for me so number four is a very popular one and that dwarfs edge now dorf sedge is kind of a mixed bag because it could get really tall depending on the lighting conditions if.
Tips for better success rate with low tech carpet.
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While others will grow anywhere just about with no co2.
If you are looking for the best fast growing plants that can grow without co2 then you are at the right place.
So first of all forget about fishes at least till the plants are flourished and a decent carpet is achieved.
As it can sustain in water temperatures around 73 degrees there is surely no need for extra lighting or a separate co2 supply.
Hairgrass would probably struggle to stay alive and i know you could not get a carpet from it in inert substrate and no co2.
The easiest no co2 carpeting plants for aquariums are overlooked all the time as we instead try growing much harder plants that do need lots of extras like.
Java moss is indestructible and i m also trying to get a java moss carpet.
To use a non carpet plant as a carpet you need to be able to keep it trimmed short.
Just check they are low to medium light and low tech.
Anything that would grow like you are describing needs high light lots of fertilizer and co2.
You need to remember the goal is to achieve carpet in a low tech no co2 planted tank.
Co2 just makes them grow faster.
Acclimation the most difficult stage of growing a carpet is at the start.
Java moss doesn t need co2 but will need regular trimming if growth is too fast.
Certain hygro stem plants work well for this.
Along with its decorative benefits java moss features a carpet like growth pattern giving your fish tank extended beauty and significance.
You need to wait before a balance is existing in your closed eco system.
I would get the hang of low light plants before getting into carpeting plants.
All the plants that i have mentioned in this article can easily grow pretty fast without co2.