I re-did my 2 gallon Explorer tank using riccia, java moss, and lobelia
cardinalis, hoping that the wild overgrowth I experienced before won't be an
issue with these slower growers.
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Hopefully the conditions will allow the riccia and java moss to grow out some
so it looks more natural on the wood. I kept some rotala indica on the left
side of the tank because I can trim them easily enough by cutting the tops off.
I'm considering Sergey's suggestion of using Micranthemum or Hemianthus (if I
can find some locally) for the back to hide the heater, or possibly a small
cryptocoryne wendtii since the filter makes the rear shadier than the
foreground.
Let me know what you think!
Erica
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