New to planted tanks

[Jcala]

Just recently I started a planted tank with fluval stratum, and 5 basic plants ( ill get the names for the plants tomorrow) i know 3 are java moss and some crypt wendtii and that bamboo off-breed. Any suggestions on plants or anything?

 

[Scottyhorse]

Well Bamboo isn't fully aquatic. What kind of lighting do you have?

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

^ you need to leave at least one leaf outside of the water on the bamboo

 

[Scottyhorse]

^ you need to leave at least one leaf outside of the water on the bamboo

You need ALL the leaves out of the water

 

[adammorrill]

I suggest getting an amazon sword or two, they are some of the bigger live plants and can grow pretty big, just make sure the roots get fed well, wich i think they will with your substrate

 

[Scottyhorse]

I would only reccomend Amazon Swords for large tanks. Even with lots of pruning, they can get out of control.

 

[adammorrill]

I would only reccomend Amazon Swords for large tanks. Even with lots of pruning, they can get out of control.

True, and they need somewhat good lighting. What size tank do you have and what is your lighting situation?

 

[Jcala]

sadly i have no clue about lighting the tank, its a 20 high, can some one point me in a cheap but decent lighting? the lighting is just a standard hood that comes with the tank i do want something like the swords that grow fast and lot

 

[adammorrill]

IMO I think a sword would be fine in a 20high and here is where I buy all my lights from, they are pretty good for the price. For your tank, I would reccomend the 2ft/2 bulb fixture with all white bulbs.
T5-HO Light

 

[Jcala]

IMO I think a sword would be fine in a 20high and here is where I buy all my lights from, they are pretty good for the price. For your tank, I would reccomend the 2ft/2 bulb fixture with all white bulbs.
T5-HO Light

Is this any good? I don't wanna drop 40 friggin dollars on bulbs though



They are the U bulbs

 

[adammorrill]

It looks good to me, are they t5-ho lights?

 

[Jcala]

It looks good to me, are they t5-ho lights?

I'm not too sure but can anyone identify this plant ?? And to sex my gourami?