StripedBandit
Aquarium Advice Regular
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- Jan 8, 2013
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Hey everyone, I have a few questions about getting started with live plants.
I currently only have artificial plants in my 29g. I would like to add a few live plants to see how it goes, but I really don't have the time or money to do a big elaborate set up with the good lighting, CO2 systems, etc. I'm just looking for some suggestions for easy plants that can grow in the tank as is. Maybe some to attach to the driftwood and let it grow on there. From what I've heard Java moss, java fern, and anubias will do fine with relatively low lighting and no special equipment, it this correct? I keep up with my weekly water changes and I currently have a Marineland Emperor 280, so the water stays pretty clean. Since the 280 has a bio wheel, I have been told that it removes a lot of the CO2 that passes through it, would I have to make accommodations because of that? And lastly, I have regular gravel. I know this is not ideal for plants to grow in, so I'm guessing I would just have to go with plants that can attach themselves to the driftwood, correct?
I currently only have artificial plants in my 29g. I would like to add a few live plants to see how it goes, but I really don't have the time or money to do a big elaborate set up with the good lighting, CO2 systems, etc. I'm just looking for some suggestions for easy plants that can grow in the tank as is. Maybe some to attach to the driftwood and let it grow on there. From what I've heard Java moss, java fern, and anubias will do fine with relatively low lighting and no special equipment, it this correct? I keep up with my weekly water changes and I currently have a Marineland Emperor 280, so the water stays pretty clean. Since the 280 has a bio wheel, I have been told that it removes a lot of the CO2 that passes through it, would I have to make accommodations because of that? And lastly, I have regular gravel. I know this is not ideal for plants to grow in, so I'm guessing I would just have to go with plants that can attach themselves to the driftwood, correct?