fireman731
Aquarium Advice Activist
Ok, so I have a 28 Gal bowfront with stand that I got from petco. It has a Penguin model 150 (size B) power filter. In the filter I have the rite-size B carbon filter, and I just added a bag of Fluval biomax filter media to it as well. I was considering adding a foam/sponge to it as well, but unsure what to add to it at this point. The water here is soft and has a high PH. I want to increase the water clarity and all around condition. Should I add an airstone? Or a protein skimmer? Also, the tank came with one bulb, a F15T8NDL 18". I want to add one or two real plants, is there any plants that will grow, but not multiply, in low light? I have black sand on the bottom and some gravel. Its about 1 pound per gal, maybe a little less. Until this point it has been entirely fake/plastic decor. I just purchased a piece of drift wood that is boiling at this moment as well as a moss ball. I have 2 plecos, 2 frogs, 6 catfish and 4 tetras. I think I only have around 15" of fish in my 28 Gal, so im not overcrowded. Can I just simply add a hardy plant to the substrate I already have in place? Or are there any other beginner plants that require less lighting, c02 that I can have minimal expense?
