If I had to recommend one plant to someone setting up their first tank, it would be Hydrocotyle tripartita. No hesitation. It’s fast. It’s forgiving. It grows almost anywhere. And if you let it, it will completely take over your aquascape (in a good way… mostly). I’ve used it in more layouts than I can count, and every time I’m reminded why it’s such a beginner-friendly powerhouse. Let’s break...