Aquascaping ideas for 10 gallon (beginner level)

[AsShrimpleAsThat]

I want to rescape my tank because its looking kinda bland. I have a creek on my farm so I have free access to driftwood and rocks but my budget for plants is 15$ but there is a pet shop near me that sells clearance plants for 99c so I can probably stay pretty cheap but if you guys could give me some ideas/inspo that would be great.
I am going to put endler's, harlequin rasboras, shrimp, snails and maybe some neon tetras.

 

[Fishfur]

I want to rescape my tank because its looking kinda bland. I have a creek on my farm so I have free access to driftwood and rocks but my budget for plants is 15$ but there is a pet shop near me that sells clearance plants for 99c so I can probably stay pretty cheap but if you guys could give me some ideas/inspo that would be great.
I am going to put endler's, harlequin rasboras, shrimp, snails and maybe some neon tetras.

In a 10G I don’t think you’ve got room for all 3 of those - given how often neons have problems I’d skip the neons.

Using found wood & rocks you could no doubt make a very nice scape but plants are tough to advise on.

I’d imagine whatever is available on clearance is not only inconsistent but they may not be worth even a buck if they’re in really poor condition.

Better to have only one or two plant species that look decent than an assortment that are struggling.

 

[AsShrimpleAsThat]

In a 10G I don’t think you’ve got room for all 3 of those - given how often neons have problems I’d skip the neons.

Using found wood & rocks you could no doubt make a very nice scape but plants are tough to advise on.

I’d imagine whatever is available on clearance is not only inconsistent but they may not be worth even a buck if they’re in really poor condition.

Better to have only one or two plant species that look decent than an assortment that are struggling.

They sell the old plants the day before they get a new shipment in, and all the plants there are really nice its just that they don't have room

 

[kansas]

If you try a plant and it doesn't do well, try another. Some, like crypts and vals, spread quickly while others like anubius grow slowly. Use an all in one fertilizer like Easy Green or Thrive. If there is an aquarium keepers club nearby, you might get plants for free from them.

I'd skip the neons too, good luck.

 

[AsShrimpleAsThat]

If you try a plant and it doesn't do well, try another. Some, like crypts and vals, spread quickly while others like anubius grow slowly. Use an all in one fertilizer like Easy Green or Thrive. If there is an aquarium keepers club nearby, you might get plants for free from them.

I'd skip the neons too, good luck.

Yeah, maybe in my other 10 gal I will have neons. I think crypts and anubias are good for my setup.
This is my first year being VERY into aquatics so Christmas shopping is gonna be fun for my parents.