getting serious about planted tank

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

ok ilove all your guys planted tanks im green with envy i have a very limited budget -_- wish it wasent so im planin on upgrading lighting to 20 25 wat cfl soon but before i do that i want to know what can my tank handle i want to ditch my decorations except for mabye the bridge i have ( will post pictures if wated) i have anacharis right now how more bt filter ate most of it my lfs has really amazing i think anubis on driftwood and lavva rock it looks beautiful i want i in my tank so bad theyalso hve java fern swords etc ehat coukd i handle in my tank?

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[xxwolfpackof1xx]

any help suggestions tips? sorry for being impaitent it's a bad habbit but im really excited to turn this to a planted wonder land and some amazing drift wood

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[mfdrookie516]

what size is your tank?

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

15g not really stocked imo 4 neon tetra fire dg and a black molly it was lightly planted with anacharis untill as mentioned above me intake tube got hungry

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[mfdrookie516]

Anubias, java fern, java moss, anacharis, water sprite are just a few options. I would stay away from swords as most get quite large, much too large for a 15g tank. I think you'll like the more natural look. What kind of substrate do you have?

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

plain gravel kinda kkickin mmy self for it now seeiing as i want to go more planted than i orginaly thought

its colored gravel if that matters at all
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[mfdrookie516]

You can swap it out with sand or one of the plant substrates farily easily if you really want to. I've never planted in gravel, but I hear it's much harder than sand.

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

is it a nutrient issue? my anacharis did really well alot of it was propigating really well it suprized me

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[mfdrookie516]

no, sand isn't going to be any more beneficial as far as nutrients, its more of a root/ease of planting thing. If you're happy with your gravel, leave it.

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

i was considering swaping subatrate if when i get the plants and they do well i may switch to sand also in my tank do you think a small to mediium sized peice of drift wood would look nice if i nock out a decoration or two?

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[fort384]

I have had gravel in planted tanks. It works out ok for most plants. In fact I think stem plants are easier in gravel than finer substrates. If it is colored gravel you may want to swap it anyway if you are looking for a natural looking tank.

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

i like the way colors contrast i just want a beautiful dense planted tank liike you guys

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[xxwolfpackof1xx]

is 2wpg enough to sustain anubias im getting a great deal on it and want to know if mu tank can sustain it untill i upgrade

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[xxwolfpackof1xx]

bump

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[roydooms]

is 2wpg enough to sustain anubias im getting a great deal on it and want to know if mu tank can sustain it untill i upgrade

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Anubias are low light plant. 2wpg is more than enough for it to grow. Check out plantgeek.net for aquatic plant info. Best of luck!