Not a newb, but I am seeking help :)

[creno9210]

Hello! My name is Courtney! I've got a 29 gallon freshwater set up. No live plants (yet).

I was hoping to get advice and info on some plants I could add to my tank. Regular light, low tech everything, and sand as substrate. I have some pea size gravel in the back of my tank mixed with the sand.
I've tried java moss. It died. Not interested in that Again.


I have 5 female platys
One balloon Molly (her mate died)
One dwarf gourami.

Let me know whatcha think I can get away with!!!! Thanks!!!

 

[Berylla]

What light do you have exactly? Led, wattage, t5, compact, etc. for java moss to die, the light may be too low in your tank for anything to survive.

 

[Tiberius]

Hmmmm java moss usually grows ok at even low light. I agree - more info!

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[creno9210]

Well I just bought a new hood.
It doesn't have any wattage information on it. It's a fluorescent bulb. It says-
marine land natural daylight 24" f18t8ndl...

I just got gone and put an amazon sword in my tank. Wondering what wattage that bulb is and what one I need!

 

[missnathasha]

Java moss is amazing! Lol

 

[creno9210]

I just bought 7 neon tetras. They're awesome!

 

[creno9210]

I tried the java moss. Just it everywhere made a mess and died.

 

[Berylla]

Well I just bought a new hood.
It doesn't have any wattage information on it. It's a fluorescent bulb. It says-
marine land natural daylight 24" f18t8ndl...

I just got gone and put an amazon sword in my tank. Wondering what wattage that bulb is and what one I need!

Go back to the pet store and ask them what bulbs to fit and buy them there. You will need a glass cover to protect your new light hood.

I'm guessing it will be a T8 hood which is very very low light. If you are patient, go online and check out a T5 hood or LED. I use current LED strip lighting which is water resistant:

True Lumen Pro LED Strip Lights - 8,000K Sun White Aquarium LED Light Fixtures

It will give enough light for low light plants.

 

[creno9210]

The hood is complete. I just want to buy a bulb that is right for growing plants.
Like, how many watts for a 30 gallon.

Also... I just put the whole plant right on in the tank and buried it best I could.
Does this look right?