29g Setup

[Ceej]

I get so bored with my tanks and have aquascaped this tank 3 times in a month. I think (even though it's kind of bare) I like this scape best!

 

[Ceej]

Another shot.

 

[awilson133]

I think it looks great! I love the rock!! whats your.stock?

 

[Tympst]

Looks really nice! Cichlids?

 

[Ceej]

Unfortunately, no Cichlids. I wish, though! Cherry Barbs and Harlequin Rasbora's.

 

[Tympst]

Cool, wasn't sure from the pic.

 

[awilson133]

ahh very nice..they look like ciclids from afar!

 

[Coursair]

Are you going to add any Anubias or Java Fern ?? A little green will help IMHO.

 

[Ceej]

Thanks guys! Yes, I want to turn this into a planted tank. I'm kind of scared to try, though. I have no experience with plants lol.

 

[Coursair]

Thanks guys! Yes, I want to turn this into a planted tank. I'm kind of scared to try, though. I have no experience with plants lol.

Try Java Ferns, they grow under almost any light. Tie one to a rock or google super gluing plants.
Get some basic liquid plant food. Add that once a week after PWC.

If you want more plants, tell us your lighting.

 

[Ceej]

It's a 24" T8 8,000k full spectrum daylight.

 

[Ceej]

I don't want to mess will CO2. Too much hassle with a newborn baby and my work schedule lol. i only have PFS mixed with some gravel as substrate.

 

[SiameseCat]

Nothing wrong with that looks cool. The glow danios must love whipping through all those nooks.

 

[Ceej]

Okay, so, This weekend I'm going to "try" to switch to a planted tank. It'll definitely make this tank look more full. Since I have sand down and I'm not pulling it up to lay down Eco-Complete or the equivalent, what do you suggest I do? What all should I buy as far as root tabs, liquid ferts, etc?

 

[okapizebra]

It depends on the plants you want. Some are heavy root feeders, others get their nutrients from the water column.

 

[Ceej]

I want something that will carpet nicely.

 

[okapizebra]

I'm not a plant expert, but I believe the majority of the carpeting plants will need CO2 injection. I'll let someone else chime in though.

 

[Ceej]

Wasn't sure if maybe there was something out there or not. Java Ferns to start out with would probably be my best bet from things I've read.

 

[okapizebra]

Yep java ferns are great. Anubias is another good low light plant. Swords are good too, but are heavy root feeders. As well as crypts.

 

[Ceej]

Okay, so let's say I go and buy some Java Fern to plant tomorrow. Am I go with just dosing with Flourish Excel or should I be using something in conjunction with that? Everywhere I read on here and other sites say different things. Everyone has their own opinion and ways they think works the best. All I want is healthy plants and fish without co2. I know co2 is preferred, but I'll mess with that another time lol.