An internal conversation with myself started with “I’d like to get live plants”, and $700 later I’m ready to start.
I certainly wasn’t expecting that! I supposed I’m considered “high-tech”. Starting with “you need good lighting” turns into CO2 considered likely required, to tools and nutrients and containers.
I’m not trying to scare anyone away, I’ve very happy with the new toys and the future plants (yet to arrive in the mail). You can certainly have a planted tank and spend less, I’m sure on that token you can have a planted tank and spend much more. Here’s what I wasn’t expecting and how I spent this much money:
• $95 Dual Bulb T5HO
• $75 Eco-Complete Fine Grade
pcatid=9087
• $220 Nutrients
I certainly wasn’t expecting that! I supposed I’m considered “high-tech”. Starting with “you need good lighting” turns into CO2 considered likely required, to tools and nutrients and containers.
I’m not trying to scare anyone away, I’ve very happy with the new toys and the future plants (yet to arrive in the mail). You can certainly have a planted tank and spend less, I’m sure on that token you can have a planted tank and spend much more. Here’s what I wasn’t expecting and how I spent this much money:
• $95 Dual Bulb T5HO
• $75 Eco-Complete Fine Grade
pcatid=9087
• $220 Nutrients
o $20 Macros (GreenLeaf)
o $10 Micros (Flourish Comprehensive)
o Pressurized CO2 ($190 for everything)
• $155 Othero $10 Micros (Flourish Comprehensive)
o Pressurized CO2 ($190 for everything)
o Aquarium scissors
o Planting tongs
o GH & KH Test Kit
o Phosphate Test Kit
o Glass Lid for the new light
o Black background paper
o Circulation Pump
o Dry Ferts storage container
o Small measuring spoons
• $100-$150 for the plants (ExtraPlant and eBay)o Planting tongs
o GH & KH Test Kit
o Phosphate Test Kit
o Glass Lid for the new light
o Black background paper
o Circulation Pump
o Dry Ferts storage container
o Small measuring spoons
