AnimalCrazy
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
- Joined
- Apr 1, 2017
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Hi all-
I am about to be starting a new 55 gallon guppy tank (most likely with some tetras/corys/shrimp/snails as well.)
I was wondering what peoples' thoughts were about planting it or not.
I am aware that it is great for the fish, but I don't love the look of heavily planted tanks. I want my fish to be the spotlight.
Also, I'm not really sure how to go about planting it. I already have aquarium sand. Will that work or would I have to get soil? I like the clean look of the sand...
Also, how would I avoid having a couple plants turn into an overgrown mess?
Which plants do you recommend?
Please forgive me for my ignorance...my one "planted" tank in the past was home to one measly thing from petco that just sort of floated around the tank...
Thanks for any help!
I am about to be starting a new 55 gallon guppy tank (most likely with some tetras/corys/shrimp/snails as well.)
I was wondering what peoples' thoughts were about planting it or not.
I am aware that it is great for the fish, but I don't love the look of heavily planted tanks. I want my fish to be the spotlight.
Also, I'm not really sure how to go about planting it. I already have aquarium sand. Will that work or would I have to get soil? I like the clean look of the sand...
Also, how would I avoid having a couple plants turn into an overgrown mess?
Which plants do you recommend?
Please forgive me for my ignorance...my one "planted" tank in the past was home to one measly thing from petco that just sort of floated around the tank...
Thanks for any help!