Setting up a planted tank please help.

[JoshWithGuppies]

So I was planing on setting up a ten gal planted guppy tank and was wondering how many bubbles I should I use or is it based on how many plants are in the tank?Thanks!

(Edit) I want to put maybe anubias nana petite and maby Val. Any recommendations on light?

 

[limnologist]

bubbles?

 

[Bert2oo1]

If your talking about co2 bubble count then u want enough bubble count so that your drop check goes to lime green (or close to) before the lights come on.

There's no set number for any tank u just need to play with it till u get it right I'd say 2bps is a good place to start.

 

[JoshWithGuppies]

Thanks! I will definitely look into this. It seems simple enough!

 

[Bert2oo1]

Thanks! I will definitely look into this. It seems simple enough!

Just remember a drop checker is just a guide, don't be afraid to push the co2 abit more. Pay attention to your fish, they will let u know when u have gone abit high with the co2.

 

[JoshWithGuppies]

So if the fish are breathing heavily that's a sign to turn it down? Also, would a fun experience stingray be a good light to grow Val and anubias pitete? Thank you for all your help!

 

[Bert2oo1]

So if the fish are breathing heavily that's a sign to turn it down? Also, would a fun experience stingray be a good light to grow Val and anubias pitete? Thank you for all your help!

Yep that's a sure sign, so is fish gasping at the top of the tank. Not sure on the spec's of that light but anubias and vals don't require a lot of light so u should be fine

Pressurised co2?
Dosing EI or seachem flourish?

 

[Fresh2o]

The stingray should be enough light to grow those plants. Not sure if you need any CO2 in that situation.

 

[JoshWithGuppies]

DIY pressurized. Works good so far! Thank you for all your help and merry Christmas!

 

[flchamp89]

DIY pressurized. Works good so far! Thank you for all your help and merry Christmas!

Make sure you post some pics. I got a stingray on my 10. Its a co2 guppy tank too. I think it makes nice tank.