All the plants that i have mentioned in this article can easily grow pretty fast without co2.
Carpet with no co2.
Yes java moss will.
Java moss doesn t need co2 but will need regular trimming if growth is too fast.
To use a non carpet plant as a carpet you need to be able to keep it trimmed short.
You need to remember the goal is to achieve carpet in a low tech no co2 planted tank.
So first of all forget about fishes at least till the plants are flourished and a decent carpet is achieved.
If you are looking for the best fast growing plants that can grow without co2 then you are at the right place.
Certain hygro stem plants work well for this.
Acclimation the most difficult stage of growing a carpet is at the start.
While others will grow anywhere just about with no co2.
Anything that would grow like you are describing needs high light lots of fertilizer and co2.
I would get the hang of low light plants before getting into carpeting plants.
I would rank it you know as a pretty easy carpeting play in that matter of the fact that just growing without co2 and barely any light it s it s doing rather well for me so number four is a very popular one and that dwarfs edge now dorf sedge is kind of a mixed bag because it could get really tall depending on the lighting conditions if.
Now let me clear one thing first.
The easiest no co2 carpeting plants for aquariums are overlooked all the time as we instead try growing much harder plants that do need lots of extras like.
Co2 just makes them grow faster.
Some of the hygro require co2 and lots of light.
Just check they are low to medium light and low tech.
In nature many aquatic plant species grow in co2 rich environments but here we want a low tech setup that does not use co2 injection to replicate such a condition.
You could use liquid co2.
Along with its decorative benefits java moss features a carpet like growth pattern giving your fish tank extended beauty and significance.
You need to wait before a balance is existing in your closed eco system.
Tips for better success rate with low tech carpet.
As it can sustain in water temperatures around 73 degrees there is surely no need for extra lighting or a separate co2 supply.
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