guppygourami
Aquarium Advice FINatic
Hey everyone! Haven't been here in a while. Hope you're all well.
I have a 23G long (30lx12wx15h). I had a nice set-up with gravel and fake plants for quite some time... looking to start a planted aquarium now. Perhaps with soil and the gravel on top.
I have purchased a multipurpose plant food supplement from my LFS... https://www.bigalspets.com/big-al-s-multi-purpose-plant-food-supplement.html
I am looking to invest a good amount of $$$ in this tank but still save money where possible. I purchased an Aqueon Deluxe LED Full Hood which comes with a standard Daylight bulb (likely T8, not sure of the Kelvin rating).
I wonder if I can replace the bulb with CFLs or something that can provide emit more light to sustain plants better. Not sure where to start with plants either. I have a pretty piece of driftwood I might use with some lava rocks I can buy from local vendors.
I am requesting recommendations for LIGHTING, PLANTS, and SUBSTRATE. Also looking into DIY CO2 injections but not as far as RO/DI water. Thanks!
- N
I have a 23G long (30lx12wx15h). I had a nice set-up with gravel and fake plants for quite some time... looking to start a planted aquarium now. Perhaps with soil and the gravel on top.
I have purchased a multipurpose plant food supplement from my LFS... https://www.bigalspets.com/big-al-s-multi-purpose-plant-food-supplement.html
I am looking to invest a good amount of $$$ in this tank but still save money where possible. I purchased an Aqueon Deluxe LED Full Hood which comes with a standard Daylight bulb (likely T8, not sure of the Kelvin rating).
I wonder if I can replace the bulb with CFLs or something that can provide emit more light to sustain plants better. Not sure where to start with plants either. I have a pretty piece of driftwood I might use with some lava rocks I can buy from local vendors.
I am requesting recommendations for LIGHTING, PLANTS, and SUBSTRATE. Also looking into DIY CO2 injections but not as far as RO/DI water. Thanks!
- N