low-tech 20 gallon planted tank

[sparr0w1]

So I was an aquarist at a large aquarium and got burned out on fish keeping for a few years. This was my re-entry into the fish world. Low maintenance, low tech, low price nothing super fancy, but it's a good stepping stone while I plan my 125g.

 

[tarpon]

Woahh cool. Nice tank!
And is that a java fern in the last pic?

 

[sparr0w1]

No its a wisteria I picked up a petsmart I don't have any serious plants yet. I'm working on what I want to order for the big tank. I'm thinking of putting Discus in it and keeping this 20 for babies some day.

 

[sparr0w1]

Oh yeah in the last pic. Yes it is a java fern. Sorry had a space cadet moment

 

[tarpon]

Ohh. In order for java fern to grow it does best if the rhizome (the part the leaves are growing out of) is above the substrate, or attached to a rock or driftwood. I just set mine on top of the substrate and let it attach itself to it.

And discus would be great!!! If they bred they could throw some massive $ your way. My lfs sells them for 50 and 70 dollars

 

[redsea]

So I was an aquarist at a large aquarium and got burned out on fish keeping for a few years. This was my re-entry into the fish world. Low maintenance, low tech, low price nothing super fancy, but it's a good stepping stone while I plan my 125g.

Looks great! I have the same gourami!

 

[sparr0w1]

Thanks for the tip yeah I love that Gourami he's got loads of personality