Ocean free nano 3 tank

**citytypez** · 11th Mar 2014, 21:37

I'm a beginner thinking of doing up a planted tank. Is the subject mentioned suitable?
The light strong enough?
Can do without co2 and fan?

**Urban Aquaria** · 11th Mar 2014, 22:41

That tank is usable to create a planted tank setup (i used to run one a while back), just make sure to clean the filter regularly to prevent clogging or else its internal overflow sump (IOS) system can block up over time and result in the pump chamber's water level gradually dropping until the pump ends up running dry.

The included LED light can be used too, though its designed more towards the lower power range, but should still be sufficient for most low light/low demand plants (ie. anubias, java fern, moss etc).

If you are using low light plants and low powered lights, then its not necessary to use Co2 injection, though those it can help encourage growth if you are able to install it.

Fan or chiller is also optional too, unless you are keeping more sensitive fishes or shrimps with require lower temperatures... or if your tank is situated in a warm area and needs to be cooled down.

**citytypez** · 11th Mar 2014, 23:35

Thanks.
So to say I basically just buy this with the soil and plant and good to go?

**citytypez** · 11th Mar 2014, 23:38

Btw anyone have used items that is suitable for simple startup please PM me

**Urban Aquaria** · 11th Mar 2014, 23:45

Yeah, since the tank set already comes with filter and lights... for a low tech setup, the only other things to get would just be the soil and plants.

**citytypez** · 12th Mar 2014, 17:25

What can I buy those at reasonable price? Fish farm price cheaper than shop?

**Urban Aquaria** · 13th Mar 2014, 00:10

For equipment, prices tend to differ only slightly between most LFS and farms, you'll have to shop around to find the lowest prices on individual items, but it depends on whether you are willing to spend time and extra money traveling around just to save a few dollars.

For plants, plant farms are usually cheaper, but unless you are buying a lot of plants, the hassle and cost to travel all the way to the farms just to buy a few plants (which are usually in far out locations) would probably negate any savings you get.

**citytypez** · 14th Mar 2014, 22:56

Just bought everything at clementi. Tank, H.E.L.P. advance soil. The shop auntie told me no need to buy other things like fertilizer.
Also advise me to try out some cheap plants. Very little, hope it turns up well.
Going to keep shrimp after few weeks