robs_seven
Aquarium Advice Newbie
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- Sep 18, 2013
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So I built a new aquarium stand for my 36gal bow front. I just moved the stand into place and have to do a few little things this weekend to finish it up. My plan is Sunday to move my tank to its new home. My tank is stocked and I feel has been mostly successful for some one like me who was and still is a stranger to aquariums (only had my setup for 4 months). I have a planted tank with java ferns, amazon swords, anubius, moss ball, anacharis, and a few little grasses (not exactly sure on all these). I tried dwarf hair grass but it would never hang around. I have been using the gravel bottom and an artificial rock structure so far.
Right now I use a fertilizer tab, CO2 liquid additive, and leaf zone liquid
My questions:
I have noticed some discoloring of the leafs of the swords and have trimmed them but I'm not sure if its the right thing to do?
Do I need more light, suggested light watts and timing? (stock 1 bulb light and added LED bar)
Should I change my substrate from gravel to sand?
If I keep the gravel should I rinse it while its drained?
Is it safe to up root and re-landscape while moving the tank?
Sorry for all the questions but any and all advice during this is greatly appreciated. I'm a bit nervous thinking about doing this
I have been thinking of a CO2 system in the near future?
Thanks
Robby
I hope to get this done and get some pictures
Right now I use a fertilizer tab, CO2 liquid additive, and leaf zone liquid
My questions:
I have noticed some discoloring of the leafs of the swords and have trimmed them but I'm not sure if its the right thing to do?
Do I need more light, suggested light watts and timing? (stock 1 bulb light and added LED bar)
Should I change my substrate from gravel to sand?
If I keep the gravel should I rinse it while its drained?
Is it safe to up root and re-landscape while moving the tank?
Sorry for all the questions but any and all advice during this is greatly appreciated. I'm a bit nervous thinking about doing this
I have been thinking of a CO2 system in the near future?
Thanks
Robby
I hope to get this done and get some pictures