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[Parker]

I have had my first tank set up for three short weeks and I hated the plastic plants the second they went in to the tank. Today I decided it was time to rectify that and I headed down to the store and picked up a CoraLife 24" 28w light (probably paid too much for it) and some plants. The tank has quite a bit less in it now, but I am much happier with the way it looks. smile.gif

What do you think?

Regards

 

[travis simonson]

I applaud you for replacing the plastic plants with real ones Nice job. You're off to a good start. Those Java ferns will eventually get nice and thick. And the Vals should also do well in a low-light tank. I like the background too.

 

[mr86mister]

ditto on the background

yeah after a few months your tank will be lush and full of plants and you'll have to trim them and you could plant more, its going to look fantastic

 

[rubysoho]

looking good! Can'twait to see it in a few months

 

[workfortheman]

Congrats on making the best decision in the FW hobby! Is that Java Fern Windelov?

 

[malkore]

Its either windelov, or a common fern with tons of baby plantlets on the tips of the leaves.

I can't quite tell if those are vals in the background or not. Almost looks like it could be mondo grass, or sagiterria.

 

[Parker]

There are

Plants:
1 - Java Fern
1 - Windelov Java Fern
2 - Vallisneria Torta.

It looks pretty sparse right now, I hope it grows in over the coming months..

 

[travis simonson]

It looks pretty sparse right now, I hope it grows in over the coming months..

If you treat it well you'll be asking people to take your spare plants after a while

 

[rich311k]

Give it a few months, it will look greaat.

 

[workfortheman]

Good idea to let some of the ferns grow in the substrate. I've found they do much better and become more full when this is the case! Whenever I attach to driftwood, the leaves are short and thin, but very thick!

 

[Parker]

I decided to change the background.. can anyone identify then new plant in the back-right?