JoWooD
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Ok, I am attempting to recreate a mountain stream biotype. I am planning on using the flowing plants,
1. Bolbitis heudeloti : African fern
2. Fontinalis antipyretica : Willow Moss
3. Microsorium pteropus : Java Fern
4. Vallisneria gigantea : Giant vallisneria
5.Sagittaria pusilla : Dwarf Sagittaria
One thing I need to know is if these plants can handle medium to high water flow without CO2 and most likely a slightly high oxygen level. I've done the research, I just need a second opinion.
Also, since I am not using CO2 of any kind can I use a Penguin Bio-Wheel 330 filter? I'm planning on using matrix rocks instead of CO2. Does anyone know if it will elimate vital nutrients such as carbon does?
Lastly, does anyone know the best way to recreate a medium to high water flow? I was considering two 20g powerheads, one with a debris attachment or should I go with a sponge filter?
Additional info on the tank:
-Soft Water (6.6 PH)
-Medium to High Water Flow
-No CO2
-No additional substrate fertilizer
-Pea Gravel mixed with river pebbles as substrate
-One piece of bogwood
-Additional river rocks
+Thanks,
Joe
1. Bolbitis heudeloti : African fern
2. Fontinalis antipyretica : Willow Moss
3. Microsorium pteropus : Java Fern
4. Vallisneria gigantea : Giant vallisneria
5.Sagittaria pusilla : Dwarf Sagittaria
One thing I need to know is if these plants can handle medium to high water flow without CO2 and most likely a slightly high oxygen level. I've done the research, I just need a second opinion.
Also, since I am not using CO2 of any kind can I use a Penguin Bio-Wheel 330 filter? I'm planning on using matrix rocks instead of CO2. Does anyone know if it will elimate vital nutrients such as carbon does?
Lastly, does anyone know the best way to recreate a medium to high water flow? I was considering two 20g powerheads, one with a debris attachment or should I go with a sponge filter?
Additional info on the tank:
-Soft Water (6.6 PH)
-Medium to High Water Flow
-No CO2
-No additional substrate fertilizer
-Pea Gravel mixed with river pebbles as substrate
-One piece of bogwood
-Additional river rocks
+Thanks,
Joe