Hygrophila rosae australis

[fluxtor]

I have Hygrophila rosae australis in my tank as you may know but if I'm honest I'm not a big fan and am thinking of replacing it. Would it be wise to completely rip it out and plant something else in its place and especially while I'm still having algae issues?

It's most likely down to my planting and scaping skills (or lack of) but I just don't like how the Hygrophila rosae australis ends up looking so untidy all the time.

Not knowing a huge amount about plants any recommendations for good stem plants for newbies. I kind of like the various types of vallis for its simplicity and I also like some of the rotalas.

And does anyone think I would benefit from a carpeting type of plant in the foreground?

[Martinspuddle]

And does anyone think I would benefit from a carpeting type of plant in the foreground?

The saying 'trying run before you learn to walk' springs to mind.

Not knowing a huge amount about plants any recommendations for good stem plants for newbies. I kind of like the various types of vallis for its simplicity and I also like some of the rotalas.

Here's a list of easy, some medium difficultly plants. Just be aware that Vallisneria (Vallis species) are very nutrient hungry along with Echinodorus Sp.

Amazon Frogbit - Limnobium laevigatum
Anubias barteri - Anubias barteri v. barteri
Anubias barteri 'marble' - Anubias barteri 'marble'
Anubias barteri v. 'glabra' - Anubias barteri v. 'glabra'
Anubias nana - Anubias barteri v. 'nana'
Bacopa - Bacopa caroliniana
Brazilian Pennywort - Hydrocotyle leucocephala
Bucephalandra 'Kedagang'
Coffee leaf anubias - Anubias barteri v. 'coffeefolia'
Cryptocoryne parva
Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia
Cryptocoryne retrospiralis
Cryptocoryne spiralis
Cryptcoryne becketii 'Petchii'
Cryptcoryne Wentii
Cabomba aquatica
Echinodorus bleheri 'Tropica' aka 'amazonicus'
Egeria densa - Brazilian waterweed
Dwarf Hairgrass – Eleocharis parvula
Golden nana - Anubias barteri v. 'nana golden'
Guppy Grass - Najas guadalupensis
Java Moss - Vesicularia dubyana
Java Fern - Microsorum pteropus
Ludwigia Repens
Brazilian Micro Sword – Lilaeopsis brasiliensis
Limnophila sessiliflora
Moneywort, Water Hyssop - Bocapa monnieri
Narrow leaf nana - Anubias barteri v. 'nana narrow leaf
Narrow Leaf Java Fern - Microsorum pteropus v. 'narrow leaf'
Pearl Weed – Hemianthus Micranthemoides
Parrots Feather - Myriophyllum aquaticum
Petite nana - Anubias barteri v. nana 'petite'
Pygmy Crypt - Cryptocoryne pygmaea
Philippine Java Fern - Microsorum pteropus 'Philippine'
Downoi - Pogostemon helferi
Rotala Rotundifolia - Rotala rotundifolia
Rotala rotundifolia sp. 'Green'
Rotala Indica - Rotala indica
Sagittaria subulata - Dwarf Sagittaria
Vallisneria americana 'Natans'
Vallisneria americana - var. biwaensis
Waterwheel Plant - Aldrovanda vesiculosa
Water lettuce - Pistia stratiotes

...to name a few, most if not all can be found on Tropica's website here: https://tropica.com/en/

[John Linklater]

Can’t help you because I’m no expert and haven’t even tried carpeting plants. What I can tell you is that plant looks great. Really healthy and natural.

[fluxtor]

The saying 'trying run before you learn to walk' springs to mind.

You are not kidding and I can only apologize for maybe misguided enthusiasm! I just can't help myslelf!

Here's a list of easy, some medium difficultly plants. Just be aware that Vallisneria (Vallis species) are very nutrient hungry along with Echinodorus Sp.

Amazon Frogbit - Limnobium laevigatum
Anubias barteri - Anubias barteri v. barteri
Anubias barteri 'marble' - Anubias barteri 'marble'
Anubias barteri v. 'glabra' - Anubias barteri v. 'glabra'
Anubias nana - Anubias barteri v. 'nana'
Bacopa - Bacopa caroliniana
Brazilian Pennywort - Hydrocotyle leucocephala
Bucephalandra 'Kedagang'
Coffee leaf anubias - Anubias barteri v. 'coffeefolia'
Cryptocoryne parva
Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia
Cryptocoryne retrospiralis
Cryptocoryne spiralis
Cryptcoryne becketii 'Petchii'
Cryptcoryne Wentii
Cabomba aquatica
Echinodorus bleheri 'Tropica' aka 'amazonicus'
Egeria densa - Brazilian waterweed
Dwarf Hairgrass – Eleocharis parvula
Golden nana - Anubias barteri v. 'nana golden'
Guppy Grass - Najas guadalupensis
Java Moss - Vesicularia dubyana
Java Fern - Microsorum pteropus
Ludwigia Repens
Brazilian Micro Sword – Lilaeopsis brasiliensis
Limnophila sessiliflora
Moneywort, Water Hyssop - Bocapa monnieri
Narrow leaf nana - Anubias barteri v. 'nana narrow leaf
Narrow Leaf Java Fern - Microsorum pteropus v. 'narrow leaf'
Pearl Weed – Hemianthus Micranthemoides
Parrots Feather - Myriophyllum aquaticum
Petite nana - Anubias barteri v. nana 'petite'
Pygmy Crypt - Cryptocoryne pygmaea
Philippine Java Fern - Microsorum pteropus 'Philippine'
Downoi - Pogostemon helferi
Rotala Rotundifolia - Rotala rotundifolia
Rotala rotundifolia sp. 'Green'
Rotala Indica - Rotala indica
Sagittaria subulata - Dwarf Sagittaria
Vallisneria americana 'Natans'
Vallisneria americana - var. biwaensis
Waterwheel Plant - Aldrovanda vesiculosa
Water lettuce - Pistia stratiotes

...to name a few, most if not all can be found on Tropica's website here: https://tropica.com/en/

Thanks for this I will look into these and give it some thought! I'm tempted to just start another small tank somewhere to experiment!

[Pleco Fan]

Don't rip it all out, fast growing plants help to control algae, follow Martins link it's a good site.
If you really want a good planted scape you might want to think about Co2, most carpet plants need Co2, I can recommend Hydrocotyle tripartita for a beginner.