Choosing the right aquatic plants
Short answer: Pick plants by placement (foreground, midground, background), then match their light and CO₂ needs to your setup; in Singapore favour plants that tolerate 28–30 °C.
By Alfa Low, aquascaper. 2nd place, 2019 aquascaping competition (event name to confirm) · 2023 entry (result to confirm).
Details
- Match plants to placement: foreground (carpets), midground (crypts, buce), background (stems).
- Check light and CO₂ needs against your setup. Filter the shop by both.
- In Singapore, room temperature often sits around 28–30 °C. Some carpets (HC Cuba, Monte Carlo) prefer cooler water, so use a fan or a chiller.