 Java moss ("Taxiphyllum barbieri") or Fontinalis are suggested but not mandatory, or a spawning mop made of woolen thread.Other commonly used plants include water wisteria and hornworts, as well as fox/coons tail.1 cm glass beads or a spawning grate will help at the bottom to protect eggs from being eaten by adults, though they will have to spawn through the plants first, as the fine leaves act as a trigger.