I want a planted tank, help me plan it!

[Coursair]

If you want Cories or Kuhlies, then you might want smooth Sand.


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[Coursair]

This is an old vid of one of my 10g. Yes it's overstocked...but I am showing you the plants. 10g are easier to light, but here's your inspiration for today.

Low Light/low tech
http://youtu.be/aptmdICahvM


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[fish wrangler]

Dont know if I am going to do crypts, dont really like the red look. I am not planning on having cories or kuhlies either. Here is what im planning on stocking. Not sure if I will do live bearers because I dont have any intentions in raising the fry. More protein for the other fish is what they would turn into.

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[Coursair]

Dont know if I am going to do crypts, dont really like the red look. I am not planning on having cories or kuhlies either. Here is what im planning on stocking. Not sure if I will do live bearers because I dont have any intentions in raising the fry. More protein for the other fish is what they would turn into.

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Crypts ...the "red look" ...what red look ???? There are a bazillion Crypts and most are green.

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[fish wrangler]

http://m.petsmart.com/h5/hub?id=fis...d36-22828/cat-36-catid-300070?var_id=36-22828

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[Coursair]

That was grown on land. Most people pay extra for red plants and most won't get red without perfect lighting.

Just get Crypt lutes instead http://greenleafaquariums.com/aquarium-plants/cryptocoryne-lutea.html

Or Crypt wendtii " Mi Oya"

There are a ton of Crypts. Most will never be red and the ones that are known for red, typically take more light to get red.

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[fish wrangler]

Thanks again Coursair.

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[Fresh2o]

I have crypt wendtii red and at best they have streaks of brownish brick red coloration. But they are mostly green. Roots tabs (occasionally), no water column ferts, and low light...the easiest plant I grown.


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[fish wrangler]

How many 20 pound bags of eco complete would I need for a depth of 3 inchs? I will not be keeping any of the gravel in the tank.

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[Coursair]

http://www.plantedtank.net/substratecalculator.html


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[Coursair]

About 2lbs per gallon is normal.

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[fish wrangler]

http://www.plantedtank.net/substratecalculator.html


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Thank you! 60 pounds needed for 3 inches or eco complete. I moght add crypts later when i feel more comfortable with lives. Probably just java fern and anubiasto start off with.

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[fish wrangler]

Corsair you said that to start you do not plant java fern and anubias. Would I just lay them upright on top of the substrate then?

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[Coursair]

Corsair you said that to start you do not plant java fern and anubias. Would I just lay them upright on top of the substrate then?

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Tie them with cotton thread to wood ,rock, or decor.


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[fish wrangler]

Ok, the cotton thread disintegrates after the plants have time to establish themselves then?

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[Coursair]

Ok, the cotton thread disintegrates after the plants have time to establish themselves then?

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Yep. Or you can use aquarium safe glue

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[fish wrangler]

Ok. Im making a list of everything going into the tank. How many java ferns and Anubias should I add to start with?

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[Coursair]

Ok. Im making a list of everything going into the tank. How many java ferns and Anubias should I add to start with?

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That's up to you. If you want to just try it out, you could get 2 or 3 of each. Or get different varieties.

You can try buying on here or join The Planted Tank for free and using the web view you can buy plants from hobbyists. Or you can see if you have a local club. I get most of my plants free from club members.

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[Fresh2o]

Thank you! 60 pounds needed for 3 inches or eco complete. I moght add crypts later when i feel more comfortable with lives. Probably just java fern and anubiasto start off with.

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I have a 20g long which has the same footprint as the 29g and two 20# bags of EC was plenty.


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[fish wrangler]

20 pound bags?

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