Surface plant, ambient light?

[Theulli]

I just moved my FW tank into the living room, where it won’t get direct sunlight but will get a Lot of indirect ambient light

I have always wanted to have some plants growing up and out of the water, either rooted or floating - anyone have an idea of a plant that would do that without my having to put a big grow bulb over it? I do have a light on my tank but it is not super high over the water

thanks!

 

[FishDin]

Pothos is easy and commonly used rooted in aquariums. All you need to do is stick the cut end into the tank. Tradescantia, and philodendron are similar.

Many plants that we grow submerged can also grow as emergent plan s, but I think most will require high humidity when growing out of the water.

If you use riparium planters you can grow many plants out of the tank. I have 3' Dwarf Papyrus, Blue Flag, Peace Lily growing from the planters along with Pothos, Tradescantia, Philodendron, and water wisteria growing from my 29gal.

Pothos, Tradescantia, Philodendron would probably be fine if you have ample ambient light. They all grow like vines. You can easily train them as the grow.

If you choose a plant(s) that need more light you could use a discreat LED fixture and have it set to be on when you're not using the living room. Perhaps while at work.

 

[dcutl002]

Excellent suggestions above ^.
Here is a list of low light plants to try:
https://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/threads/excellent-list-of-plants-for-low-light-tanks.46667/