What kind of plants should i put in my freshwater aquarium?

I want a plant that is inexpensive and will not die within the week, hopefully. i keep the water in the 70's and i have gravel, not sand. the aquarium is 10 gallons. and where would i find the plants that you might mention in your answer?

What kind of plants should i put in my freshwater aquarium?
Moss balls. The fish love them.
Reply:If you've got some decorations to attach them to, Java Moss, Java Fern, and Anubais are ideal-- they are very hard to kill, and will do quite well in low lighting situations (which is what you have if you're using the bulb that came with the tank). Another good choice would be lilies, which can be bought dry in most fish stores, including the big chain stores. All of the plants I listed are readily avaialable and fairly cheap (other than the Anubias)-- you shouldn't have any trouble finding them.
Reply:Here is a website with a whole bunch of freshwater aquatic plants for sale. http://www.aquariumgarden.com/store/cart...





But personally, I just went to my local Walmart and picked up a package of five aponogeton bulbs for two dollars. It was cheap, easy, and the plants thrived and one even had little seedlings. By spending two dollars, I now have thirteen plants. Of course, Walmart is Walmart, and not every pack will have viable bulbs in it. But even if you buy two or three packs, bulbs are still way less expensive than buying fully sprouted plants. Also, aponogetons are hardy and, since they take most of their nutrients from the water (not the gravel), they do the most to keep your water quality up. They'll also survive in lower lighting than other plants. Here is a website with handy info about aponogetons: http://www.petfish.net/articles/Aquatic_... Everything on that website is true except for the bit about them "dying back" to prepare for winter. If you shine a lamp on your aponogetons, they never die back. Mine didn't die back even right after it make seeds, which is technically the time when they're most likely to. They're awesome.





Try aponogetons. They're my favorite.