I will be redoing my 20g tank to a high tech planted tank. I want to add CO2, plant substrate and all that fun stuff. I will list everything below and I want to hear any criticism and need a little help.
Tank: 20g tall
Filter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JYEFFEO/ref=twister_B07TBJCWC9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I think it might be a bit overkill for a 20g but I chose it because of the spray bar and I didn't want to see the HOB filter intake.
Light: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LFF07BU/ref=twister_B01LFF08QO?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Any suggestions on what light I should use? I found this one because of the high watts it has.
Substrate: https://www.amazon.com/CaribSea-Eco...es&sprefix=eco+c,pets,186&tag=5042nst800sr-20
Substrate I wasn't too sure on what to use. I read that I should have a separate substrate beneath this one with high levels of iron, etc. What should I use for the levels and change the substrate? Also, do I need to top it off with something like sand for the plants I chose? Should I also add root tabs beneath any of the plants with your selected choice of substrate?
Ferts: For ferts I went with a simple bottle of seachem flourish. Is there a different bottle(s) you recommend? Along with root tabs (if necessary?)
CO2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W6DXXXR/ref=twister_B07W8M7KSM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This took me a long time to find one I can use, and in my price range as well. I was thinking about the DIY kit with plastic bottles but didn't think it would last very long, and I needed a timer. I also didn't feel too comfortable with the plastic bottles holding up, especially it next to my bed. I chose this kit for the solenoid valve and because It will be a bit harder to blow up lol. (I also picked out a CO2 drop checker)
Plants:
Dwarf Hairgrass
Isoetes Japonica
Ludwigia Natans Super Red
Myriophyllum Aquaticum (Parrots Feather)
Bucephalandra Black Pearl
Lagenandra Meeboldii 'Red'
Rotala Rotundifolia Red
Ludwigia Repens
Echinodorus Ozelot
I found all these plants on BucePlant
Tank: 20g tall
Filter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JYEFFEO/ref=twister_B07TBJCWC9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I think it might be a bit overkill for a 20g but I chose it because of the spray bar and I didn't want to see the HOB filter intake.
Light: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LFF07BU/ref=twister_B01LFF08QO?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Any suggestions on what light I should use? I found this one because of the high watts it has.
Substrate: https://www.amazon.com/CaribSea-Eco...es&sprefix=eco+c,pets,186&tag=5042nst800sr-20
Substrate I wasn't too sure on what to use. I read that I should have a separate substrate beneath this one with high levels of iron, etc. What should I use for the levels and change the substrate? Also, do I need to top it off with something like sand for the plants I chose? Should I also add root tabs beneath any of the plants with your selected choice of substrate?
Ferts: For ferts I went with a simple bottle of seachem flourish. Is there a different bottle(s) you recommend? Along with root tabs (if necessary?)
CO2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W6DXXXR/ref=twister_B07W8M7KSM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This took me a long time to find one I can use, and in my price range as well. I was thinking about the DIY kit with plastic bottles but didn't think it would last very long, and I needed a timer. I also didn't feel too comfortable with the plastic bottles holding up, especially it next to my bed. I chose this kit for the solenoid valve and because It will be a bit harder to blow up lol. (I also picked out a CO2 drop checker)
Plants:
Dwarf Hairgrass
Isoetes Japonica
Ludwigia Natans Super Red
Myriophyllum Aquaticum (Parrots Feather)
Bucephalandra Black Pearl
Lagenandra Meeboldii 'Red'
Rotala Rotundifolia Red
Ludwigia Repens
Echinodorus Ozelot
I found all these plants on BucePlant
