Getting started with plNting, help please?

[paytertot]

So, I'm planning on getting another tank soon and I want it to be pretty heavily planted. I have no idea what i need for a planted tank, so if anyone has any good links, that would be great.

 

[aqua_chem]

Well, it all depends on your lighting. Some setups you can just put in plants and let them rip. Others might need some money invested in upgrading the light fixture first. What size tank and lighting setup do you have?

 

[paytertot]

None yet, "planning on getting a new tank soon" so I can start from scratch with whatever I need XD

 

[aqua_chem]

Well then, I guess it depends on what you want to do with the tank. What are goals for the tank?

 

[paytertot]

I just know I want it to have lots of plants. It's going to have either angels or discus in it. And small tetras and stuff. But that's about it. I mean I don't know what to say my goals are because I don't know anything about planted tanks. I just really was looking for links mostly. Since this is such a general topic.

 

[paytertot]

Ok so I'm going to be buying a 46 gallon bow front tank. I think my biggest and first concern is lighting.

 

[richpowell1989]

Ok so I'm going to be buying a 46 gallon bow front tank. I think my biggest and first concern is lighting.

I have a 46 gallon bow tank and I upgraded my lighting to 2 x 39w t5ho ( over the top fixture ) and it works great

 

[paytertot]

I have a 46 gallon bow tank and I upgraded my lighting to 2 x 39w t5ho ( over the top fixture ) and it works great

Awesome thank you

 

[richpowell1989]

Awesome thank you

No worries, I have lots of tanks in my house but got to say the 46 bow is one of my favourites