Setting up a planted tank for fry

[Ami]

Hi,
I have a 10 gallon tank that I am thinking of setting up for fry. I have platy and long-fin danio fry that I am keeping in a breeder net at the moment.
I would like to set it up with natural plants (My 20 gallon high tank only has plastic plants) . Any pointers / links for plants and fry would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Ami

[troy]

I've had success with java moss, anubius, and java fern. They can survive on very little light and very easy to care for.

[Spidyman]

+1
I would stick with low maintance plants and java moss it great for fry too.

[Ami]

Could you please give me some names of other low maintenence plants? I am thinking of putting some into my current 20 gallon tank.
Also, is aquarium gravel OK, or will I need to put a lyer of soil underneath the gravel?

[Cliff]

Have you found the below sticky yet? it has a list of some easier plants to care for.

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[Lady Hobbs]

For fry, I would simply set up a bare bottom tank with a sponge filter and stick some java moss in it for hiding spaces. Fry tanks need to be constantly cleaned with water changes so try it keep it easy as possible.

[Spidyman]

+1
Fry tanks don't need gravel or anything and then just throw in some java moss and your good. Do frequent wcs too.