What are some good plants for a fresh water aquarium?

I'm looking for somthing small tropical fish will enjoy. Would an oscar prefer a rocky enviorment, or plants. I have large rocks in a 55gal for him, and he dosen't move them at all. I would like to get some plants in there with him. maybe something I could attach to the rocks.

What are some good plants for a fresh water aquarium?
Try the mosses suggested, or Java Fern, or plants from the tough-leaved anubia family. They like to cling to rocks and wood, but you will have to attach them securely at first.



Very slow growing, but the anubia leaves are so tough that when you touch them you might think of plastic plants. Oh, and if you have too much light, they'll get algae.



I think it's a great thing to try. The fish won't care any, but you might enjoy giving it a shot and seeing what works for yourself.
Reply:oscars dont necessarily need plants but if you want just get the cheap plastic ones from walmart
Reply:Forget plants with the Oscar, he'll rip them to shreds. Really Oscars, except when very young, are open water fish and don't need anything. The decor is for you mostly, but keep it light - space to move is more important, especially in a narrow tank like the 55 gallon.



For tropical community fish and easy to care for plants, try amazon sword, java fern, cryptocorn, and annubius.
Reply:ciclids dont go for plants much but java fern is a good one to have and looks good attached to rocks.
Reply:There are various mosses to attach to your driftwood or rocks:

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As for plants, HC, glosso and are great carpeting plants.



Your oscar, will chomp and toss everything around the tank though.

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