need help with look

[fishdud]

So my plants came in earlier than expected problem is I planted em and don't like the look:/ idk where to plant em! Any suggestions? And I know I need more substrate, I'm working on that.

 

[hippy guy]

I personally think it looks pretty cool. You can always bunch the plants of one type to make a huge plant

 

[fishdud]

I did. Just having trouble planting s. repens.

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

How big is this tank? Do you use co2 and what are your lights? I'm trying to set up my first planted tank!

 

[fishdud]

How big is this tank? Do you use co2 and what are your lights? I'm trying to set up my first planted tank!

36g bowfront, 2×24 watt t5ho, substrate is floramax, and run two DIY co2 bottles. And good luck! It's fun but kinda frustrating haha

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

Thanks I think I am going to get some money first before I can buy any plants!

 

[fishdud]

Thanks I think I am going to get some money first before I can buy any plants!

That would be a good idea I got my plants from eBay and came in good shape as you can see!

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

Yeah my LFS sells a ton of plants!

 

[fishdud]

Lucky! Make sure they're fully aquatic. I have is petco and petsmart

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

Yeah I have them too. But I also have a much better fish store! That defiantly sells wonderful fish and plants!

 

[fishdud]

Wish I had a lfs:/ I buy all my equipment online.

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

Wow I can't imagine doing that!

 

[fishdud]

Well cheaper prices lol but I'm impatient when shipping.

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

Yeah you have to be!

 

[fishdud]

True true, just waiting for my plants to take off just need help with my adjustment.

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

Yeah you could probably use more substrate, and just wait till the plants grow then move them!

 

[fishdud]

Lol I know about the substrate, saving for eco complete

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

Yeah that's good stuff, but I would use the same thing you already have just add more to it.

 

[fishdud]

I know but I want that black look to show off the plants and fishies color more.

 

[FreshwaterTropical]

Yeah the black makes everything stand out!