Juncus repens, also commonly called "Creeping Rush' is an excellent beginner plant!
Looking similar to Dwarf Saggitaria, Juncus repens is also an excellent carpet plant, and somewhat more delicate looking.
Plant en-masse for that awesome carpeted look, approximately a half inch apart. They send out side shoots that quickly spread.
You can even grow this immersed in a boggy setup. Grow them with higher lighting to bring out the reds!
I do have snails in tanks; I keep Colorful Ramshorns, Bronze Bladder and Pond snails, Mini Rams, and Malaysian Trumpets. None of these snails grow large, eat plants or are otherwise harmful in any way. If you'd absolutely rather not have these beneficial snail hitchhikers, definitely look up how to do a bleach or hydrogen peroxide dip.
Their broad tolerance for aquarium conditions makes them an absolute favorite for aquarists across skill levels. No special lighting, water parameters or co2 needed!
One order is for one 4-8" tall plant with several nodes already attached ; and varies in it's natural state.
Looking for Potted Version?
Grown both EMERGED AND SUBMERGED.
Growing requirements:
- 65-80 Degrees Fahrenheit
- Ph 6-8
- Low to Medium light intensity.
- Medium growth speed
- Grows 4" to 12" tall
As I like to keep real ecosystems in my aquariums, there's always the possibility of harmless snail or dwarf shrimp hitchhikers!