wilkieam
Aquarium Advice Freak
Okay, so after some time I got very tired of the fake-looking artificial plants that I initially purchased when buying my tank. So, a few weeks ago I purchased a few plants to see how things would go. So far, pretty well. I've seen some growth on my plants and my java fern has even produced a few plantlets. But now I feel I should really scape my tank and make it reach the standard that has been set by those here in the planted tank forum.
So here's what the tank looks like at the moment:
~Flora~
- (3) Amazon Swords
- (2) Windelov Java Fern
- (2) Windelov Java Fern Plantlets
~Fauna~
- Dwarf Gourami
- Indian Glass Fish
- (2) Gold Neon Tetras*
- (2) Regular Neon Tetras*
- (2) Cardinal Tetras*
- (2) Glowlight Tetras
- (4) Ghost Shrimp
*These three pairs school together
I currently use API LeafZone bi-weekly.
Future Plans For The Tank:
This weekend I plan on purchasing some lava rock and driftwood to spruce up the tank and attach my java fern to as I am aware java fern is better off when attached to something and not in the substrate. I also plan on replacing the gravel in my tank with CaribSea FloraMax or EcoComplete, whichever my local Petsmart has available (only one of the two pet stores in my immediate area, the other doesn't really carry plant related items). To supplement my plants, I plan on purchasing Liquid CO2 Supplement and SeaChem Flourish Comprehensive, and I'm currently in the process of ordering Osmocote Plus Root Tabs.
Future plant purchases are to be expected, as to what kinds I'm not sure as of yet. I'm very appreciative of any suggestions of low to medium light plants that one may offer. Also I'd appreciate any advice or guidance you guys could give.
Pictures of the tank:
Thanks again,
Audrey
So here's what the tank looks like at the moment:
~Flora~
- (3) Amazon Swords
- (2) Windelov Java Fern
- (2) Windelov Java Fern Plantlets
~Fauna~
- Dwarf Gourami
- Indian Glass Fish
- (2) Gold Neon Tetras*
- (2) Regular Neon Tetras*
- (2) Cardinal Tetras*
- (2) Glowlight Tetras
- (4) Ghost Shrimp
*These three pairs school together
I currently use API LeafZone bi-weekly.
Future Plans For The Tank:
This weekend I plan on purchasing some lava rock and driftwood to spruce up the tank and attach my java fern to as I am aware java fern is better off when attached to something and not in the substrate. I also plan on replacing the gravel in my tank with CaribSea FloraMax or EcoComplete, whichever my local Petsmart has available (only one of the two pet stores in my immediate area, the other doesn't really carry plant related items). To supplement my plants, I plan on purchasing Liquid CO2 Supplement and SeaChem Flourish Comprehensive, and I'm currently in the process of ordering Osmocote Plus Root Tabs.
Future plant purchases are to be expected, as to what kinds I'm not sure as of yet. I'm very appreciative of any suggestions of low to medium light plants that one may offer. Also I'd appreciate any advice or guidance you guys could give.
Pictures of the tank:
Thanks again,
Audrey