What Plants Will Grow

[carmatt95]

     Hi, I'm new here. I did a quick search but found nothing. I have a standard 10 gallon tank with a Marineland LED hood (http/www.marineland.com/Products/aquarium-lighting/LED-Aquarium-Lighting/led-aquarium-hoods.aspx )and was wondering what plants I can grow to help control Nitrates. Currently, I've got some Aponogeton that I grew from bulbs purchased at Wal-Mart (the greatest pet store ever (sarcasm)). Although, with 6 different plants, they seem to be growing 3 different ways. 1 variety has leaves on the surface of the water, which block out a lot of light and has algae growing on them. I want to get rid of those and put in something else... maybe a large-ish leafed plant. Another has long, thin, submerged leaves and looks nice. I want to keep it. The other has surface leaves and some small crinkly leaves below the surface. Wouldn't mind keeping. So if you have any idea what I'm saying (can you ID the plants and suggest new ones), please reply.

     Thanks for your help,
           Carmatt95
 
PS I tried to attach pics but they were to big.

 

[Blondielovesfish]

Java fern and anubias are great, easy plants, but you have to attach them onto something (rocks, wood etc.).
Vallis, hair grass and ludwegia are good plants too and they can be planted in the substrate.

You can attach pics by posting them on photobucket or similar and then posting the links here.

Also, to the forum.

 

[carmatt95]

Here's the link to the pics: http/s1274.photobucket.com/user/carmatt95/library/?sort=3&page=1
 
Will not having Co2 or fertilizers effect them? I was also thinking of maybe doing a moss wall in the back. 

 

[Blondielovesfish]

It depends on the plant, most will grow faster in CO2 and generally look greener (or whatever colour they are) and healthier.