Haileyjade
Aquarium Advice Freak
Hi all,
I have decided to set up and cycle a 5 gallon tank in the near future. I have been wanting to do easy to care for live plants in my established 10 gallon, but I figured I would try a 'test run' in the new tank before swapping out substrate an everything in the bigger tank.
I don't have much planned for stocking. Probably a single betta and a nerite snail or a couple shrimp later on down the road. Probably a moss ball as well, I think they are rather interesting.
My question is: The tank is low tech with simple LEF lighting. What kind of substrate should I purchase for a planted aquarium? I do like the look of sand and would like to do that on top if possible. I've looked through some how to articles but come away feeling confused. I just need some dl suggestions on good starter plants and a run down of how to start them.
Thanks in advance!
I have decided to set up and cycle a 5 gallon tank in the near future. I have been wanting to do easy to care for live plants in my established 10 gallon, but I figured I would try a 'test run' in the new tank before swapping out substrate an everything in the bigger tank.
I don't have much planned for stocking. Probably a single betta and a nerite snail or a couple shrimp later on down the road. Probably a moss ball as well, I think they are rather interesting.
My question is: The tank is low tech with simple LEF lighting. What kind of substrate should I purchase for a planted aquarium? I do like the look of sand and would like to do that on top if possible. I've looked through some how to articles but come away feeling confused. I just need some dl suggestions on good starter plants and a run down of how to start them.
Thanks in advance!