Yes it is a lava rock base with black gravel as the top layer!! I’ve added java fern, windolov, and s repens around the base of the rocks. So far it looks good!! Any advice on some medium/easier red plants and where to buy them?? I want to mix some red with the green!
I’m planning on the fluval 3.0 if that helps! I have two 65 watt full spec bulbs on it rn for temporary light. I have crypts for sale near me and was tempted, are they hardy plants for a new tank!? Should I snag em?
Should I dose lots of iron for the red or will they be okay for a while without it?
It’s a fluval 3.0 set for 10 hours a day
Reduce that to 6 hours with the light turned down to 75%, larger water changes, manual removal, crank the CO2 up (if you have it) dose Excel / Metricide, remove all organics and clean the filters irregularly. That should tilt the algae battle in your favor for now. Make sure your fert dosing is adequate as well.
Let the plant mass build up and the can begin to increase the light again.
Oh, and maybe pick up some floating plants.