TXaquaFanatic
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Ok cool thanks. I like the look of the java fern so thats what I am going to go with.
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After doing some reading I saw that I should not bury the roots in gravel but rather put it fixed to rocks or driftwood. How does this work? I would ask the people where I am buying it but my local fish stores dont have any and petsmart is the only place that had it so instead of asking them I figure I would ask on here.
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Go for a mix of them It's more fun with more plants.
The java fern doesn't get planted, instead it needs to be tied to a decoration. Black cotton thread is great for this as by the time the java fern anchors itself the thread will decompose.
Cool once I figure my arrangements and get the stuff I will post pictures. Also I am really jealous of your tank it looks awesome!
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So my goal is to move my goldfish out of his tiny 10 gallon into a 45 gallon. with that said I want to redo my 10 gallon completely. Here is what I am thinking of doing and would love some feedback!
Sand bottom, plant some grass in so the whole bottom of the tank is covered, then 2 pieces of driftwood one on each. Would like some java fern on each end too. my question to you all, is this possible? does anyone have a setup that is similar that I could see? and advice on growing grass?!
You don't wanna put plants in sand really because they will grow very slowly and sand will feed no nutrients to the plants.
What I reccomend is getting a strong medium or high light light. This way plants will thrive and you will get great and fast growing with all plants even slow growers like crypts anubias and Java fern. What I reccomend is getting 1 bag of eco complete substrate or flourite. These substrates ARE expensive but They last you long and are one of the best substrates for plants. If you want to make it more appealing and easier to plant plants and hide ugly roots I reccomend putting some black sand over it.( black sand makes everything pop out more.) then I reccomend getting some of the cheaper fertilizers like flora pride since Java fern feed through the leaves primarily. It will also make your plants grow faster.
Goldfish often eat plants.
Almost all goldfish and almost all plants.
That said the plants Mebbid listed are good choices.
I would add other SIMPLE plants that are cheap(for fish to eat) and easy(for the new plant keeper);
Anacharis,hornwort.
Both are stem plants that do well as floaters if they come loose!
They are easily found and cheap!
Your light should work for low light plants or at least get well into knowing if you dig planted tanks and how far you want to go!
Ik but mebib wants to redo and plant his ten gallon because he is going to move his goldfish which what why he was considering more plants and stuff