5 Gallon Planted Tank

[FreshwaterTropical]

Yes, it is a carpeting plant. It needs high light, abundant nutrients, and CO2 injection and stays fairly short, spreading outwards. Thus it creates a "carpet" on the aquarium floor. HC stands for the scientific name: Hemianthus callitrichoides

Ok thanks! I think this plant needs more of a common name?

 

[adadkins1]

Dwarf Baby Tears is what was listed as the "Common Name", but it is more often called HC.

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

Dwarf Baby Tears is what was listed as the "Common Name", but it is more often called HC.

Ok well I didn't know that! Thanks for your help!

 

[daileene]

it's the one in my avatar. you can see more pictures of it in this link: 10G Planted #2

 

[maxwellag]

My RCS seem to have lost their color and molted a lot-could this be because of the co2?

 

[maxwellag]

I moved the RCS to my 20 long so that they could be happy and still breed. I think I dosed too much co2... but they will be better now. I don't have co2 on my 20. It's only temporary, until I get my better light and drop checker (courtesy of fort384) . Then I'll be able to know how much to dose. But for now, I want my RCS to breed. One has eggs and is hopefully about to give birth. I also wanted to keep being able to run co2 on the 5g so the plants grow as fast as possible.

 

[maxwellag]

Got my new light set up. I think my heater is broken...I will have to get a new one. The java moss really likes the co2!

 

[maxwellag]

What heater should I get to replace the broken one?

 

[absolutangel04]

You have the tetra one that doesn't go very high, right? I think most any small heater of a better brand would probably be ok. I am currently looking for a new heater for my 10g tank, so I will let you know if I see anything awesome for a 5g in my hunt.

 

[daileene]

i tried the mini hydor one in my 5G before. it worked okay but it really depends upon what you like and what you can afford. that heater was cheap enough for me so i got it.

 

[maxwellag]

You have the tetra one that doesn't go very high, right? I think most any small heater of a better brand would probably be ok. I am currently looking for a new heater for my 10g tank, so I will let you know if I see anything awesome for a 5g in my hunt.

Yeah I have the tetra one... I found a bunch of new options

 

[maxwellag]

i tried the mini hydor one in my 5G before. it worked okay but it really depends upon what you like and what you can afford. that heater was cheap enough for me so i got it.

Thanks. I want one that is safe, reliable, and that works. Lol

 

[daileene]

i totally agree.

 

[maxwellag]

When the new light is on, the tank is stable at 79.5 degrees. I don't know if I really need a heater for night time...

 

[maxwellag]

I have an awesome surprise for you guys when my DW is done soaking

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

What type of light do you have on your 5 gallon???

 

[adadkins1]

It looks like a small T5HO fixture. Definitely has to be strong if there is going to be an HC carpet.

 

[maxwellag]

What type of light do you have on your 5 gallon???

27w Power compact... fort384 sent me it

 

[maxwellag]

It looks like a small T5HO fixture. Definitely has to be strong if there is going to be an HC carpet.

It's no T5HO, but it's close! LOL

 

[maxwellag]

Surpirse! I am hoping it grows wider...