I started a new 10g tank the beginning for January with some plants I purchased at a chain store. I purchased 2 bunches of 3 plants. Of course I have no idea what they are or what they need for care. So I'm trying to figure that out after the fact. I think one is either Amazon Sword, Oriental Sword or maybe Red Flame? Another I thought was bamboo but I can't seem to find out any information about bamboo in aquariums so maybe I'm mistaken. I have no idea what the long variegated leaf plant is I can't seem to find it on any of the sites I've looked. I've attached some photos to help out. They aren't the best but hopefully you get the idea.
I upgraded to a 30g tank today and want to do a better job of researching and setting it up correctly this time. I picked up two bags of Carib Sea Flora Max at Petsmart today. They didn't have the Eco complete which is what I wanted. Will this work as well? Also got two bags (24lbs) for the 30 gallons which is a little less than the 1 lb/per gallon recommendation. Would you suggest getting another bag? If I had to order a bag is it okay to mix the Eco complete and the Flora Max?
So lighting. I purchased a used set up today that has this hood and LED light.
http://www.amazon.com/Marineland-Li...1&keywords=30+gallon+tank+hood+with+LED+light
Is that enough light for my low to moderate beginner plants or do I need more? I take it the 2 watts per gallon doesn't necessarily pertain to LED lights. If I need more do you know of a light that will fit this hood and do what I need?
Thanks so much for the help! I appreciate it!
I upgraded to a 30g tank today and want to do a better job of researching and setting it up correctly this time. I picked up two bags of Carib Sea Flora Max at Petsmart today. They didn't have the Eco complete which is what I wanted. Will this work as well? Also got two bags (24lbs) for the 30 gallons which is a little less than the 1 lb/per gallon recommendation. Would you suggest getting another bag? If I had to order a bag is it okay to mix the Eco complete and the Flora Max?
So lighting. I purchased a used set up today that has this hood and LED light.
http://www.amazon.com/Marineland-Li...1&keywords=30+gallon+tank+hood+with+LED+light
Is that enough light for my low to moderate beginner plants or do I need more? I take it the 2 watts per gallon doesn't necessarily pertain to LED lights. If I need more do you know of a light that will fit this hood and do what I need?
Thanks so much for the help! I appreciate it!