ColemAnthony1
Aquarium Advice Activist
So I've had my 60 gallon tank for about a year now and I would really love to add some plants to it. In the past, I've tried plants with little success, but I'm going to take another stab at it and see what happens. I have a wave point lamp that holds two 54 watt HO t5 bulbs. So total, I have 108 watts. I have this light on for about 7-8 hours a day. If necessary, I also have two 18 watt bulbs and a blue LED light. My water parameters are
pH: ~8.0
Ammonia: ~0
Nitrites: 0
Nitrates: ~40(+)
I hear that plants are great at reducing nitrates, so I need all the help I can get. My well water has high nitrates for some odd reason, so I've been stuck with high nitrates no matter how many water changes I do. Regardless, what plants would be good for me to begin with? What are some good fertilizers? I do have a lot of driftwood for Anubias and Java fern too.
pH: ~8.0
Ammonia: ~0
Nitrites: 0
Nitrates: ~40(+)
I hear that plants are great at reducing nitrates, so I need all the help I can get. My well water has high nitrates for some odd reason, so I've been stuck with high nitrates no matter how many water changes I do. Regardless, what plants would be good for me to begin with? What are some good fertilizers? I do have a lot of driftwood for Anubias and Java fern too.