I've never had plants in my tank. I have to cycle a new tank now. I would like some plants. LOW LIGHT plants, nothing crazy (Anubia, java fern/moss ect). I understand that if I get superb lighting I'll need to add C02 or have a huge algae problem.
The question I can't seem to find an answer to is.... lets say I get some Eco-Complete type substrate...and do nothing else, but throw some low light plants in it, Same crappy lights, no C02. THE QUESTION IS...WOULD SUBSTRATE ALONE THROW MY TANK DOWN THE TUBES? Can substrate throw a tank out of balance? All I want is a few plants. Nothing fancy. Or should I just stick a couple of plants in my sand and not really care, just watch them for a week until they die?
Thanks.
The question I can't seem to find an answer to is.... lets say I get some Eco-Complete type substrate...and do nothing else, but throw some low light plants in it, Same crappy lights, no C02. THE QUESTION IS...WOULD SUBSTRATE ALONE THROW MY TANK DOWN THE TUBES? Can substrate throw a tank out of balance? All I want is a few plants. Nothing fancy. Or should I just stick a couple of plants in my sand and not really care, just watch them for a week until they die?
Thanks.