Cabomba Family
You can make use of plants that are both tall and bushy like those from the Cabomba family. Most common amongst these are Green Cabomba, Yellow Cabomba and Red Coboma or c. caroliniana, c. aquatica, and c. piauhyensis respectively. These plants are some of the most commonly duplicated in plastic plants. They are lush, full and grow very well in the back. Mixing the colors can easily hide equipment.
Onion Plants
Other common theme is to use plants that are purely tall but lay their leaves across the top of the water. One such example is the onion plant (Crinum Thaianum). This plant has a 'fountainlike' effect at the top of the water which is matched well right next to the filter. Although it will not cover the heater completely it will draw your eyes away from the heater to the surface for a tranquil site.
Hygrophilia's
The greatest benefit of having background plants are those that can interact with the flow of water in the back. The leaves of Hygrophilia's can do an incredible job of taking care of that task. These plants which are native to India, Malaysia, and Singapore appear dainty and delicate but they are indeed quite strong. Their leaves will move with ease near your filter and are great paired near oxygen stones. The most common is Hygrophila difformis also known as Water Wisteria.
Vallisneria and Corkscrew Plants
The three main samples of the Vallisneria family are distinguished mainly by the way their leaves point. All of them are tall, thin plants very similar to the aquatic onion. Corkscrew Vallis is perhaps the most famous because of its use in professional Japanese Aquascaping. It does become invasive which can be good for your wallet is you can produce more plants. The Giant Vallis can command dominancy in the tank and is great for covering up portions of the background. The Straight Vallis is shorter and thinner. It is ideal for filling in gaps.
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