Bearchumjs
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I just bought a Rotala Indica, Bacopa Caroliniana, and some kind of brown leafed java. I can't read the name on the tag at the moment. I'm going to have fun planting them today! I'm so excited!
Austin.b said:I'd be very cautious, make sure there aren't any hitch hikers, but Overall, i dont think it's very safe. I would just buy some sand from Petco or petsmart you can leave the metal in there, I have many of my stem plants like that in my tank I'm just curious, what kind of lighting do you have?
Austin.b said:Also, what the plant in the back on the right side? It almost looks like lavender! Love it! Nice tank by the way
Bearchumjs said:I have. Fluval Chi 5gallon tank. It had some LED lights. I don't know the wattage. The tank is by a north facing window. The sun light doesn't shine through it like it does the south facing windows. Also there is a table lamp next to it and I am thinking I should get a daylight light bulb for it.
Bearchumjs said:Do you know how to plant this one? It's called trichomones javanicum (aqua fern).
Bearchumjs said:What brand of fertilizer do you use? I burried the plants in the sand. Here's a pic of my tank setup. I just redid it today. I have used sand and pebbles.l. There is some sand under the pebbles as well. Here's a photo:
Austin.b said:You could use seachems root tabs or API root tabs just bury the root tabs under the sand or gravel next to a plant. I try to stay away from liquid ferts because I have a shrimp tank. Seachem's flourish is pretty good! Nice tank by the way! I like the sand!
Bearchumjs said:I got the sand and pebbles from pebble beach. I boiled it for 15 minutes and then rinsed it until the water was clear. I hope it does well for my tank. I like the idea of having local decor in my tank. I am going to put in some driftwood my husband found today by the river as well after I get it all cleaned up and boiled and soaked. I'll get some fertilizer tabs this week.
Austin.b said:Nice! Yeah, it makes your tank much more personal! can't wait to see some pics