In this article, we will look at the 5 easiest plants to add to an aquarium. These are plants that have no special requirements; they are satisfied with neutral soil like Loire sand and do not need any added fertilizer, plant food, or CO2, but just low lighting to thrive.

1- Hygrophila

There are several varieties, and in most cases, they are fast-growing background plants. They are highly valued for fighting algae. They are also very easy to propagate from cuttings, but you will still need to monitor their growth because they can quickly become invasive.

2 - Floating plants

There are a large number of species, such as duckweed, Salvinia, and many others. These plants are popular in aquariums because their rapid growth competes well with algae, or because they cover the water's surface, which softens the light and creates a beautiful effect in the tank. However, you must be careful because these plants can very quickly overwhelm the surface of the tank, preventing light from reaching the other plants.

You will also need to take a few criteria into account for these plants to thrive. There should be little current, as they risk disappearing if there is too much, given that they cannot live in tanks with strong currents, and some of them do not thrive in closed tanks. So, this is an important criterion to consider.

3 - Densa

This is a fast-growing plant that can also be found in ponds. We can place it almost anywhere in the aquarium: we can leave it as a floating plant on the surface, or attach or wedge it under a decoration. Like most other plants, it can also be planted in the substrate. In any case, it will thrive, but you must be careful because it can develop long roots that will bury themselves in the soil. As a result, this can be quite unsightly for some.

4 - Anubias

These are epiphytic plants that must be attached to a decoration such as a root or a rock. If you still wish to plant it, you must ensure that only the roots are covered and leave the rhizome above your substrate. If you bury it, it risks rotting and the plant dying. These plants are very popular in the aquarium hobby, and there are a great number of species with different sizes, shapes, and colors. There is something for everyone. Anubias are also very popular in goldfish or cichlid tanks because they are very hardy thanks to their large, tough leaves, which prevent the fish from eating them.

5 - Cryptocoryne

Cryptocoryne are midground or foreground plants, depending on the species chosen and the size of your aquarium. As with Anubia, there are a large number of species with very varied colors and sizes. These are slow-growing plants, but over time, they can develop well and produce new shoots.