I have a 10 gal. betta tank with sand substrate. I would like to plant it but have a few concerns/questions. Right now the tank has a 15W T8 for lighting. Its a Aqueon deluxe kit. I have added a bubbler in it because I had this clear slime forming ontop of the water and was told it was from not enough surface aggitation. One day after running the air bubbler it went away. Now I was talking with freshobsessed and I relize I will probably need a new t5 lamp...what wattage? I also understand I will have to do away with the air bubbler. My only concern is the slime comming back. I want a low tech planted tank because I don't want to have to mess with co2 injection yet. Any tip or suggetions?
Need help with Planted set-up
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I was thinking the exact same thing for my 10g betta/frog tank. I have some floating hearts (which I learned later is also called frogbit) that are growing quite fast and they have only been in there about a week. My lfs plant guy is very knowledgeable and has told me he can get me pretty much anything if I give him a day or 2. I've been thinking of java moss too but haven't done it yet, mostly because it wasn't avail when I was at the store.
Peyton
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It's not as simple as buying a t5 lamp. You would either need to buy a new fixture or retrofit t5 end caps and ballast into your existing fixture. If you don't want to add co2 then don't get a t5ho light though.
Like Emerald76 said I would start with java moss, java fern, anubias and try your current light first. As far as your bubbler, I don't see why you couldn't keep it.
Like Emerald76 said I would start with java moss, java fern, anubias and try your current light first. As far as your bubbler, I don't see why you couldn't keep it.
JRMagno
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As far as I know, 15W in a ten gallon gives you low to moderate light. You should be able to grow a good amount of plants in that, crypts, swords, java and Anubis. Just research plants before putting them in, just like fish. You would only need CO2 if you jumped up to 25 - 30W. To my knowledge low light= one watt per gallon. Medium light = 2 WPG and high is 3 WPG. hope I helped
Peyton
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The old watt-per-gallon rule breaks down on smaller tanks. 15w of t8 over a 10g is definitely low light. You can certainly add the api co2 solution, sure. It will be a source of carbon for the plants and it has the side effect of helping to control algae.
JRMagno
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Looks real good! A stem plant that I like is Anachris. It can grow in substrate, shoved into holes of rocks and driftwood or float. I have it in my 10 gallon anchored all 3 ways and it grows fast with low light. Very easy plant
Peyton
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I would run them around 8-10hrs a day. Install a timer if you don't already have one.
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Coursair
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RedNeck said:
I think you planted your Anubias too DEEP !!
Looks like it from the pic.
Never cover the rhizome on Anubias or Ferns.
It is the thick "root" that has little roots coming off of it. It will rot underground.
That is why most of us tie or glue Anubias to rocks, wood, or decor. If you want them planted, just the tiny roots. Or use a small rock to weight it down.
If you want to try Crypts, just add root tabs. Awesome plants.
Hmmm...crap
so I need to just put a big rock on that rhizome? Now I have to find a little rock
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