Number of plants

[Guest]

I was looking online at a sire that offers plant packages, and for a 5-10 gallon tank their package had 11 plants. Doesn't this seem like a lot? I will be getting a 12g and was thinking of getting only 8, will my tank be empty with that?

 

[Jchillin]

Are we talking about a package containing several different plants, 2/3 different groups or the same plants?

 

[krap101]

i think its how you space your plants, and how much they will grow. personally i wouldnt buy those package thingys beacuse im pretty picky, and i like picking my own plants out

makes me feel special

 

[Guest]

Are we talking about a package containing several different plants, 2/3 different groups or the same plants?

Several different types of plants for a total of 11. They take into account your lighting and CO2 with the package too. I'm not really thinking too seriously about getting my plants online, its just more a question of how many plants go in a 12g tank?

 

[krap101]

as many as you want

 

[Jchillin]

Very true, so long as the fish have swimming room. 11 doesn't sound like two much at all.

 

[travis simonson]

Chances are the plant bunches aren't too large so eleven bunches would fit nicely in a 12G. Most online stores don't give you very large bunches when you order plants so it's always a good idea to get at least a couple of each type that you order. www.aquariumlandscapes.net (my favorite place) is one of the few where you can count on getting good-sized bunches of extremely healthy plants when you order. They cost a bit more but for what you get it is well worth it IMHO

 

[malkore]

I think I have roughly 15 plants in my 5 gallon betta tank. *shrug*