Plants For My Betta

[chigwellhammer]

Im starting to set up my new tank this week for a male halfmoon im going to buy, Just wondering what live plants i should order for his home

Thanks

 

[Questions?]

java moss, it is easy to keep, doesnt need ferts, etc. it will feed on some of the ammonia.don;t plant it in the substrate though, and it can be attached to driftwood

 

[phantomlink]

How large is your tank? If its tall enough Amazon Sword its an other plant that doesnt need ferts unless your a heavy planted tank

 

[Cherie_]

You can't really go wrong with plants and Bettas, they love them all. Yes some plants are easier to care for but that's for you to decide. Most aquatic plants are pretty easy anyways, if the water conditions are good enough for the fish (clean, temperature, light, etc.) it's good enough for them.
If you really want to make it fun for your Betta, add a variety of plants of different shapes and heights. Bettas love exploring and the more variety they have, the more fun they have too. As for "favorites" each Betta is different, some like to rest on wider leaves and some like to rest between 'grassy' plant blades, and some underneath leaves.
Try different kinds and you'll see what he prefers, you can start with the ones you find prettiest, just make sure the leaves have no sharp edges or spikes and won't dammage your Bettas delicate fins.
So far mine have loved every single one I've tried.
Have fun watching your Betta playing with his new plants!

 

[Cherie_]

I also forgot to mention to make sure the plants are very healthy, don't be shy to hand-select them. Stores will try to pass off the ones with spots or dying leaves first, but a sick plant will result in a sick fish (and a dead plant). So any plant that is very healthy and won't dammage its fins is great. But like fish, plants are live and do require some care as well.
Hope that helps!

 

[chigwellhammer]

Thank you for the replies, Ive gone for this tank

Arcadia Arc Tank 35L Aquarium
http/www.charterhouse-aquatics.co.uk/arcadia-arc-tank-35l-aquarium-p-1588.html