Real vs. Fake

[MaggieLynn]

I have 5 tanks, and only 1 has live plants, I love the look of it! But live plants can be pricey. and snails can come with them.

[cherrybello]

Using Java fern for my betta's tank, he's liking it, but I might have to move it because Mr Pinky doesn't like where the water is coming out of the tank and I think he avoids it for that reason. I have read somewhere on this forum where someone's betta got caught in between silk plants, got seriously injured and died. So... no plastic/silk plants for Mr Pinky's tank. What else is a good live plant for a betta? :)

[GrellxUndertaker]

Thanks for the information, i'll be sure to remember this when i get my fish their new tanks.

[SwayLocks]

okay so i guess im going to go with what most people here said about live plants and go ahead and get some. do you guys know which ones are good for bettas? pics would be great. im bouta get my betta from thailand next week and want to make sure he's real comfy. also what type of substrate do i need for plants? like rocks or sand or what??? thanks