Live Plant Suggestions For A 75 Gallon Tank

[bernermad]

I have a 75 gallon freshwater tank that currently has 6 regular tiger barbs (I want to get a couple more I was thinking albino : ), 1 redtailed shark, and a common pleco. My common pleco will be being returned to my friend who has the tank setup and room for him (he's like a bull in a china shop in my tank now).

I want to get some live plants but have never had experience with them before . Is there certain types that would be best with my fish? Also how do you care for the plants, if I can do live plants? My friend always complain about hers overrunning her tank. Also how do I plant them in the tank? I have gravel in there now.

 

[*Fishkies*]

Check out the "Plants and planted aquariums" section of this forum. I'm sure you'll be able to get all your questions answered there!!

 

[fish-r-fancy]

I second that you should ask in the plant section but to answer as much of your questions as possible: At walmart for $3 I picked up some plants called nymphaea lilly bulbs. All you have to do is drop them in the aquarium and they are guarenteed to grow 3-5 inches in just 20 days. I hope I helped you out a bit!