TheKraken
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hello Everyone,
Beginner here and I had a few questions in regards to planted tanks.
1. I have a sand substrate in my 10 gallon tank. Can plants still thrive in sand? Obviously they can get uprooted easily but wasnt sure if a sand substrate was ok for plant growth.
2. Dont know how familiar you are with the top fin 10 gallon beginners aquarium, but i have read the lights that come with it arent the best for plant growth (came with two tiny bulbs, one on each side of the cover). I went out and bought a 20 inch Aqueon Single Tube Strip Light which includes an 18 inch "Aquarium Spectrum Flourescent Lamp" Will this do the trick for the plants? I didnt notice the Aqueon box saying anywhere that it "provides day light".
3. I bought some Leaf Zone plant food. Is it worth buying or does it really help with plant growth?
I dont remember what the plants I have are called, however i am going to the pet store later today to pick up some stuff and was going to write down their names if you needed to know specifics. Ive attached a pic of my tank, sorry if its kind of blurry, had to use my web cam as my camera has been currently misplaced. You may be able to identify what i have in there. The only thing i know the name of is the moss ball.
Thanks for your help!
Beginner here and I had a few questions in regards to planted tanks.
1. I have a sand substrate in my 10 gallon tank. Can plants still thrive in sand? Obviously they can get uprooted easily but wasnt sure if a sand substrate was ok for plant growth.
2. Dont know how familiar you are with the top fin 10 gallon beginners aquarium, but i have read the lights that come with it arent the best for plant growth (came with two tiny bulbs, one on each side of the cover). I went out and bought a 20 inch Aqueon Single Tube Strip Light which includes an 18 inch "Aquarium Spectrum Flourescent Lamp" Will this do the trick for the plants? I didnt notice the Aqueon box saying anywhere that it "provides day light".
3. I bought some Leaf Zone plant food. Is it worth buying or does it really help with plant growth?
I dont remember what the plants I have are called, however i am going to the pet store later today to pick up some stuff and was going to write down their names if you needed to know specifics. Ive attached a pic of my tank, sorry if its kind of blurry, had to use my web cam as my camera has been currently misplaced. You may be able to identify what i have in there. The only thing i know the name of is the moss ball.
Thanks for your help!