Question: Plants for Hatchlings?

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Well the day is here! My Axolittle have hatched today!!!! I have about 200 babies in 4 tubs currently. I will be splitting them up soon, I have to make a trip to the pet store soon for a net so I can move them safely. As well as more hosing for my air bubbles.

So here's the question:
I want to get some live plants for their tubs, cause I have seen some posts on here and it seems like a lot of people fancy having plants in their hatchlings tubs, so what kind of plants should I purchase?
OR is it a huge waste of money and should I save my time and not get any live plants? Does it do anything of significance for the Lotls?
 
Yes, hornwort is a very good plant for a cold water aquarium with a strong light. Hornwort doesn't grow roots so I let them floating.
It's a competitive plant which can outcompete Elodea in a tank or in a pond. As such, it must be good for water quality.
 
I use floating watersprite in fry tanks when raising fush...I would assume it would work just as well!
 
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