Wow I post a lot. Sorry, guys :c Getting into the cycling/dividing thing is confusing @_@
But! Ive been mulling over the prospect of getting one or maybe two live plants for my divided 5 gallon hex. Its currently drying because I just sealed the divider in, but in a few days it will be host to a double fish-in cycle.
Ive heard that live plants can help slightly offset the harmful levels during a new cycle and can speed it up(?) Regardless of if it does, I'd like to try my hand at it.
However, a few things.
-Im a n00b to live plants.
-Im on a budget. Like. BUDGET.
-I cant get a c02 thing, fertilizer, etc.
-I have marbles as substrate.
-I cannot put my tank near a window. It'd be like 4+ feet from one.
I'd need something sort of cheap if getting it online ($10 for a plant or even $10 including shipping is too much x.x), so Im hoping Petsmart might have a few fully aquatic plants I can use.
I really like Java fern, but dont know if they sell it or if I can use it in my tank. I know it roots onto things, which is fine, I'd put a rock or two in there for it.
What are some (cheaper, low low maintanance kinds) I can get?
Also, will a plant survive cycling? D: