Questions about plants for Nano Tank!

[Sillyfishies]

It survived almost 2 weeks in my tank already. I did a lil research says that i need medium/high light and flow, co2, etc

And fluval specs are pretty much low-light.

 

[daniel2509]

And fluval specs are pretty much low-light.

They got some upgraded versions from amazon. I just can't decide which led is fit and good for my spec v

 

[Sillyfishies]

They got some upgraded versions from amazon. I just can't decide which led is fit and good for my spec v

Post some links that are in your budget. I can tell you what's best.

 

[daniel2509]

Post some links that are in your budget. I can tell you what's best.

I found this Marineland hid led, but dont really know if it could work

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12302633&f=PAD/psNotAvailInUS/No

Fluval
http://m.petco.com/product/122013/Fluval-Ultra-Bright-LED-Aquarium-Strip-Light.aspx

http://m.petco.com/product/122549/Fluval-Eco-Bright-LED-Aquarium-Strip-Light.aspx

Finnex
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008K1YJSU/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1379018842&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

I don't know what to choose either @.@

Btw, this is an update for my DH. It seems to grow taller but won't spread. I notice a brow leaf, i'll take some photos for u guys to determine if im doing right!

I combine Flourish and api leaf zone together + CO2 boost. Can i do that? Left my light on for 12 to 14 hours daily.
















How are they after 2 weeks?

 

[Rivercats]

You can combine the ferts and liquid carbon your using without problems. As for the lights I prefer the Build My Led fixtues which are specifically made for planted tanks.

Freshwater - Build My LED, LLC

 

[Sillyfishies]

I found this Marineland hid led, but dont really know if it could work

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12302633&f=PAD%2FpsNotAvailInUS%2FNo

Fluval
http://m.petco.com/product/122013/Fluval-Ultra-Bright-LED-Aquarium-Strip-Light.aspx

http://m.petco.com/product/122549/Fluval-Eco-Bright-LED-Aquarium-Strip-Light.aspx

Finnex
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008K1YJSU/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1379018842&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

I don't know what to choose either @.@

Btw, this is an update for my DH. It seems to grow taller but won't spread. I notice a brow leaf, i'll take some photos for u guys to determine if im doing right!

I combine Flourish and api leaf zone together + CO2 boost. Can i do that? Left my light on for 12 to 14 hours daily.

How are they after 2 weeks?

None of those will work. Hopefully someone else will chime in. I know their are some clip on LEDs that will work.

 

[Rivercats]

We removed the arm and light on our Fluval Edge 12g and have the BML fixture on the tank. The BML fixtures are waterproof and with a little out side of the box thinking I believe you could figure out how to use a non clip on fixture.

 

[daniel2509]

We removed the arm and light on our Fluval Edge 12g and have the BML fixture on the tank. The BML fixtures are waterproof and with a little out side of the box thinking I believe you could figure out how to use a non clip on fixture.

Urrg, just check ur website. Are those made for fluval spec too? I'm willing to order a 10k but i dont know if they are going to fit, or is there a way to upgrade stock light bulbs?

 

[daniel2509]

None of those will work. Hopefully someone else will chime in. I know their are some clip on LEDs that will work.

How do u think about my DH? Im super worry atm that they can't survive

 

[Sillyfishies]

How do u think about my DH? Im super worry atm that they can't survive

There's no way they're going to survive. They need highlight and co2. I'd just pull then and stick to low light plants.

 

[Rivercats]

For starters I think your DHG needs to be split into smaller sections. Also I'm sure this was posted already but what are your doing for ferts and liquid carbon (as in how much)?

You can call BML and ask them if they have any suggestions on how you could use on of their fixtures. I see on one end of the tank you could use their regular foot mounts but on the side with the arm raised area is where your going to run into problems. If you could find a DIY to mount the fixture on that end you'd be good. I'm not a DIY person so I can't really help.

 

[daniel2509]

For starters I think your DHG needs to be split into smaller sections. Also I'm sure this was posted already but what are your doing for ferts and liquid carbon (as in how much)?

You can call BML and ask them if they have any suggestions on how you could use on of their fixtures. I see on one end of the tank you could use their regular foot mounts but on the side with the arm raised area is where your going to run into problems. If you could find a DIY to mount the fixture on that end you'd be good. I'm not a DIY person so I can't really help.

I did split them though, about half an inch per group. 0.5 ml flrourish 0.5 leaf zone per week, 0.5 ml co2 booster daily plus i used syringe to dose right amount. Btw, the website u gave me was awesome. I'll try to contact them if they can do sth about upgrading my led. Thanks Rivercats!

 

[Sillyfishies]

For starters I think your DHG needs to be split into smaller sections. Also I'm sure this was posted already but what are your doing for ferts and liquid carbon (as in how much)?

You can call BML and ask them if they have any suggestions on how you could use on of their fixtures. I see on one end of the tank you could use their regular foot mounts but on the side with the arm raised area is where your going to run into problems. If you could find a DIY to mount the fixture on that end you'd be good. I'm not a DIY person so I can't really help.

Wouldn't those clip on LED fixtures work?

 

[Rivercats]

Wouldn't those clip on LED fixtures work?

I don't "think" they would be strong enough light or for a planted tank. With all the new light fixtures coming out I can't be sure as I don't tend to keep up on them.

 

[Sillyfishies]

I don't "think" they would be strong enough light or for a planted tank. With all the new light fixtures coming out I can't be sure as I don't tend to keep up on them.

I think Brian nano had one. So did jkeating girlfriends tank. I think it's a finnex clip on light, but don't quote me on that!

 

[daniel2509]

I think Brian nano had one. So did jkeating girlfriends tank. I think it's a finnex clip on light, but don't quote me on that!

Guys, idk if u are interested in getting a nano tank, but petsmart just put super sale of Aqueon Evolve 4 for 29.97$.

Original and discount from amazon 59.08$ + 5 $ shipping
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006OMKMTM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1379110027&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

I just got 1 today and i'll do some low light in this one too, lol

 

[daniel2509]

I think Brian nano had one. So did jkeating girlfriends tank. I think it's a finnex clip on light, but don't quote me on that!

http://www.aquariumplants.com

Can u guys show me some websites to order plants with reasonable price. With that web ablove, shipping is freaking expensive

Btw, will this led work? Alot of ppl got success with it

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008K1WGN0?vs=1

Finnex ray 2
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00845K1AC?vs=1

 

[Sillyfishies]

http://www.aquariumplants.com

Can u guys show me some websites to order plants with reasonable price. With that web ablove, shipping is freaking expensive

Btw, will this led work? Alot of ppl got success with it

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008K1WGN0?vs=1

Finnex ray 2
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00845K1AC?vs=1

Both would work. And at aquariumplants.com Im pretty sure it's free shipping if you spend 50$... Also check out peabodys paradise and eBay.

 

[Fresh2o]

Both would work. And at aquariumplants.com Im pretty sure it's free shipping if you spend 50$... Also check out peabodys paradise and eBay.

$50 worth of plants might be a bit much for a nano tank. I did the same thing with AP and had more plants than available space in a 20g long. It was crowded. Not everything survived, so some space opened up.
I have had good results with a 30" FugeRay on the same 20 long. See pics in my profile in the 20L album. Pics might be big; for some reason they do not appear to be resized. Growth took off with the addition of DYI CO2.
The Ray2 might be too strong for a nano; CO2 would be required, IMO, with that intensity.

 

[daniel2509]

Now it appears another difficulty: my fluval is 17" sth then should i pick the 16 or 20" finnex?