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I am setting up a 20 gallon freshwater tank. I would like to have an assortment of live plants. I need recommendations on the type of plants to use and also the type gravel to use.

I am setting up a 20 gallon freshwater tank. I would like to have an assortment of live plants. I need recommendations on the type of plants to use and also the type gravel to use.

Updated On July 14th, 2017

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Answered By Kelvin Fujikawa

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Our Standard Aquarium Plant Pack provides a convenient solution for your dilemma. This package includes Micro Sword or Dwarf Hairgrass, Anubias Nana or Anubias Barteri Round Leaf, Java Fern, Red Cryptocoryne or Green Cryptocoryne, Water Sprite, Hornwort, and Cabomba. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=768+2145+2146&pcatid=2146 A substrate specifically designed for live aquarium plants such as CaribSea Eco-Complete Plant Substrate is recommended for long-term success. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=9087 Be sure to provide proper lighting conditions by employing aquarium light fixtures specifically designed for planted aquarium use.

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