Choosing Plants and How to Plant Them
High Light Plants
For plants that require a high level of light to survive, you will need a light that outputs a large spectrum of light. It will also have to have a large amount of lumens outputted. These types of plants would also fall under the high tech category. Except to pay at least $100.00 for a light fixture. These plants will also require direct light and do not do well if there are other objects blocking out the light. High light plants are usually plants that will carpet the entire ground of an aquarium. Giving the tank the grassy field look. Another thing that these high light level plants will need is Co2. With it the growth will be stagnant. They will survive but will not carpet the ground.
Low/Medium Light Plants
Low to medium light plants do not require the expensive lights to grow and thrive. They still do require a light source like any plant. These plants are the taller stem plants and even mosses. These are perfect for new people to the hobby because they do not require the Co2 like the high light level plants.
How and Where to Plant
When planting, you want to make sure to keep the taller plants towards the background of the tank and the shorter plants towards the front. This will ensure that the plants are receiving the light that they need to survive. Also, while doing this accomplishes a look more pleasing to the eye. While planting remember the “rule of thirds”. If you do this will help your aquascape look natural. Almost as you took a picture of a underwater garden.