ReyK
Aquarium Advice Regular
I have two pea puffers and I'm setting up a new 10 gallon tank for them as the 5.5 I had them in was way too tiny, and they're doing alright in my 20 long community tank, but I've done more research and talked to more people, and I've come to the conclusion that they'd be better off in a species-only tank, so that's what I'm doing.
I got a new heater and light for a 10 gallon tank I had lying around from a previous build, and I'm using a Top Fin internal filter rated for 5-10 gallons that I had in my 20 long to circulate water on the far side of the tank as the main filter, but I think I'm just going to get a second HOB for the other side of the long. Anyway, the substrate is Fluval Stratum, which I'm hoping will help keep the PH down a little easier since the water from the well at my house is naturally pretty high, 7.8-8.0. I'm trying out the API Water Softener Pillow in my long tank, but I don't know if it's working yet as I just added it this evening.
I've added a couple small plants, but I'm not sure exactly what they are. One I know is dwarf sag and another is a small banana plant, but I can't remember the names of the other two. One looks like dwarf hair grass, but is about 4 inches tall, and the other, all I know about it is that it is a single stalk with small, round leaves and it produces cute little flowers.
I want this tank to be very lush and green for my puffers (I want to grow the plants pretty densely before transferring my fish over if I can), so what kind of plants do you suggest? I really like plants with broad leaves, as well as carpeting plants, but I have yet to figure out how to actually get them to carpet:/
Also, where is a pretty reputable place to order plants online for a good price? I've never ordered them online, besides marimo balls off eBay, but the Petco and Petsmart as well as the LFS in my area don't have a very good selection and they're a little pricey.
Thank you for your help!
I got a new heater and light for a 10 gallon tank I had lying around from a previous build, and I'm using a Top Fin internal filter rated for 5-10 gallons that I had in my 20 long to circulate water on the far side of the tank as the main filter, but I think I'm just going to get a second HOB for the other side of the long. Anyway, the substrate is Fluval Stratum, which I'm hoping will help keep the PH down a little easier since the water from the well at my house is naturally pretty high, 7.8-8.0. I'm trying out the API Water Softener Pillow in my long tank, but I don't know if it's working yet as I just added it this evening.
I've added a couple small plants, but I'm not sure exactly what they are. One I know is dwarf sag and another is a small banana plant, but I can't remember the names of the other two. One looks like dwarf hair grass, but is about 4 inches tall, and the other, all I know about it is that it is a single stalk with small, round leaves and it produces cute little flowers.
I want this tank to be very lush and green for my puffers (I want to grow the plants pretty densely before transferring my fish over if I can), so what kind of plants do you suggest? I really like plants with broad leaves, as well as carpeting plants, but I have yet to figure out how to actually get them to carpet:/
Also, where is a pretty reputable place to order plants online for a good price? I've never ordered them online, besides marimo balls off eBay, but the Petco and Petsmart as well as the LFS in my area don't have a very good selection and they're a little pricey.
Thank you for your help!