WizardHowl
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
- Joined
- Aug 11, 2006
- Messages
- 32
Hey all,
I just started posting in this forum and I've received such great help already. I've had a 10 gallon tank for a long time, with 1 java fern. However, a local LFS is having a major sale this weekend, so now is the perfect time to upgrade for me. I will be getting all new equipment. Basically I don't know too much about planting and I've done some research but I really need advice. Basically I need to know what the perfect light, subustrate is. Here are my questions.
1. What I have in mind is something where I won't need to add CO2 but I'd still like to do a good amount of plants (such as some with red in it, I love the red color). Is this possible without C02? I plan to get either a 75 gallon or 90 gallon tank (do you prefer tall or wide?).
2. What lighting should I get, I know T5's are relatively new, will these be good, what abotu PC lighting? I have fluarescents on my 10 gallon, the bare minimum, and I can onlys upport things like java ferns. I'd like to expand, but not have to worry abotu C02, and I know htere is a balance between lighting and CO2. So what would you guys suggest?
3. What's a good substrate. Ive seen theres the eco stuff, but what about pool filtered sand, will this be fine for plants?
I think I'm basically looking at a medium light level.
I really appreaciate all your help, thanks!
I just started posting in this forum and I've received such great help already. I've had a 10 gallon tank for a long time, with 1 java fern. However, a local LFS is having a major sale this weekend, so now is the perfect time to upgrade for me. I will be getting all new equipment. Basically I don't know too much about planting and I've done some research but I really need advice. Basically I need to know what the perfect light, subustrate is. Here are my questions.
1. What I have in mind is something where I won't need to add CO2 but I'd still like to do a good amount of plants (such as some with red in it, I love the red color). Is this possible without C02? I plan to get either a 75 gallon or 90 gallon tank (do you prefer tall or wide?).
2. What lighting should I get, I know T5's are relatively new, will these be good, what abotu PC lighting? I have fluarescents on my 10 gallon, the bare minimum, and I can onlys upport things like java ferns. I'd like to expand, but not have to worry abotu C02, and I know htere is a balance between lighting and CO2. So what would you guys suggest?
3. What's a good substrate. Ive seen theres the eco stuff, but what about pool filtered sand, will this be fine for plants?
I think I'm basically looking at a medium light level.
I really appreaciate all your help, thanks!