Vallisneria

Vallisneria is a classic beginner's background grass, sending up slender, tape-like leaves that reach for the surface and sway with the current. It multiplies quickly by runners, knitting together into a lush green backdrop that offers cover and shade. Rooted in substrate and thriving in low light without CO2, it's about as forgiving as tall aquarium plants get.

Care level: Easy · Placement: Background · Lighting: Low-Medium · CO2: Not required · Growth rate: Fast · Propagation: runners