Hello forum:
I'm putting up a new tank (my 4th, oh jeez), which is a 30g FW. I specifically got the X-tall model with the intent of building a species tank just for Angels, with plenty of room. I've never used real plants before, and the plastic ones for taller tanks usually look so cheesy, so I thought I might check into this planting thing.
Right now, I just have the bare tank with an Ebo Jager heater and an Eclipse 2 light/filtration system (my first attempt at one of these models). I put on a solid black background so whatever I put in the tank will be the focal point. Knowing that my intent is to create a home primarily for Angels, should I plant or not? If so, what are some fairly easy-to-grow plants that will help make the tank comfortable for Angels? Should I plant them before I add the fish, or after?
Also, are there other things that Angels typically like to have around them that I should be sure to include, such as driftwood, special rocks, rock formations, or non-fish inhabitants? Even though the tank isn't dirty right now (it's brand new), should I consider a pleco?
TIA,
--AquaBear
(Quickly becoming a fish fanatic)
I'm putting up a new tank (my 4th, oh jeez), which is a 30g FW. I specifically got the X-tall model with the intent of building a species tank just for Angels, with plenty of room. I've never used real plants before, and the plastic ones for taller tanks usually look so cheesy, so I thought I might check into this planting thing.
Right now, I just have the bare tank with an Ebo Jager heater and an Eclipse 2 light/filtration system (my first attempt at one of these models). I put on a solid black background so whatever I put in the tank will be the focal point. Knowing that my intent is to create a home primarily for Angels, should I plant or not? If so, what are some fairly easy-to-grow plants that will help make the tank comfortable for Angels? Should I plant them before I add the fish, or after?
Also, are there other things that Angels typically like to have around them that I should be sure to include, such as driftwood, special rocks, rock formations, or non-fish inhabitants? Even though the tank isn't dirty right now (it's brand new), should I consider a pleco?
TIA,
--AquaBear
(Quickly becoming a fish fanatic)