Need help starting a planted tank

[hii]

*** Edit: This thread was split from hii's original thread about his 4ft tank. ~ Vinz ***

Never knew there is a big community of "plants ppl" here. Wow, Hii, your tank really look wonderful! Btw, u r the one who introduced me here via our tele-conversation yesterday. Thanks! Got a lot to learn from u ppl

welcome onboard...ya better study and ask everything unclear b4 you start planted tank. Last time I took 1 month to study (everyday) and still blur blur ..

[plumboy21]

welcome onboard...ya better study and ask everything unclear b4 you start planted tank. Last time I took 1 month to study (everyday) and still blur blur ..

To start with, i would probably need a light. Gosh.. anyone here can sell me a cheap light for a 2 ft tank? Saw some gd offers online, but dunno why they juz dont bother to response. I bog a box of CO2 tablets yesterday. Wonder if it is useful? Now the soil... i bog coral sand online, but i understand it is not suitable for a planted tank? Gees, i hv got a hell lots of it! Or, should i go ahead with experimenting it? Anyway, i am only looking to grow moss, moss, moss! Regards.

[Goondoo]

To start with, i would probably need a light. Gosh.. anyone here can sell me a cheap light for a 2 ft tank? Saw some gd offers online, but dunno why they juz dont bother to response. I bog a box of CO2 tablets yesterday. Wonder if it is useful? Now the soil... i bog coral sand online, but i understand it is not suitable for a planted tank? Gees, i hv got a hell lots of it! Or, should i go ahead with experimenting it? Anyway, i am only looking to grow moss, moss, moss! Regards.

Maybe you should consider starting your own thread? You will get more responses...

[hii]

To start with, i would probably need a light. Gosh.. anyone here can sell me a cheap light for a 2 ft tank? Saw some gd offers online, but dunno why they juz dont bother to response. I bog a box of CO2 tablets yesterday. Wonder if it is useful? Now the soil... i bog coral sand online, but i understand it is not suitable for a planted tank? Gees, i hv got a hell lots of it! Or, should i go ahead with experimenting it? Anyway, i am only looking to grow moss, moss, moss! Regards.

Hallo!

I have a 2ft 1X 36W PL light. DIY by using latest smallest eballast from Elbiru and Elbiru PL tube. still left few months warranty from Nature Aquarium.

using for only 2 months, the original cost for DIY is eballast ($15) + 36W PL tube ($12) + casing ($10), total is $37.

If you buy a new one I think it will cost $35-$40 (magnum brand).

If you interested than I can let go my 2ft light at $25. of cost compare the eballast mine is better with warranty somemore...

[plumboy21]

Maybe you should consider starting your own thread? You will get more responses...

Hm... am thinking of that too. Thanks bro! Btw, i like your quote "I'm not always dumb, Just most of the time... "

Regards

[plumboy21]

Hallo!

I have a 2ft 1X 36W PL light. DIY by using latest smallest eballast from Elbiru and Elbiru PL tube. still left few months warranty from Nature Aquarium.

using for only 2 months, the original cost for DIY is eballast ($15) + 36W PL tube ($12) + casing ($10), total is $37.

If you buy a new one I think it will cost $35-$40 (magnum brand).

If you interested than I can let go my 2ft light at $25. of cost compare the eballast mine is better with warranty somemore...

Hi Bro,

Do u hv a pic of your light? Can show me ya? Thanks!

[hii]

Hi Bro,

Do u hv a pic of your light? Can show me ya? Thanks!

will take pic tonight n email u. your email pls cos u r newbie cannot PM u.

and you can post you request in the market place to get more response. 2ft light easy to find cheap one...

[riccia]

To start with, i would probably need a light. Gosh.. anyone here can sell me a cheap light for a 2 ft tank? Saw some gd offers online, but dunno why they juz dont bother to response. I bog a box of CO2 tablets yesterday. Wonder if it is useful? Now the soil... i bog coral sand online, but i understand it is not suitable for a planted tank? Gees, i hv got a hell lots of it! Or, should i go ahead with experimenting it? Anyway, i am only looking to grow moss, moss, moss! Regards.

bro plumboy21

if you just want to grow moss everywhere, you can visit http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ad.php?t=11044 for advice. many of the bros here are growing thick, healthy and beautiful moss and they did it with low tech method (w/o CO2 and minimum maintenance).

[plumboy21]

will take pic tonight n email u. your email pls cos u r newbie cannot PM u.

and you can post you request in the market place to get more response. 2ft light easy to find cheap one...

Ok bro, email ur pic to my email <[email protected]>. Thanks!

[plumboy21]

bro plumboy21

if you just want to grow moss everywhere, you can visit http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ad.php?t=11044 for advice. many of the bros here are growing thick, healthy and beautiful moss and they did it with low tech method (w/o CO2 and minimum maintenance).

I have checked that out. Interesting & informative link. Thanks riccia bro!

[plumboy21]

Okie, now i hv a light, but i need planted sand. Anyone can give me FOC? Sorry bros, i am new, so cant post new thread. Forgive me.

[riccia]

Okie, now i hv a light, but i need planted sand. Anyone can give me FOC? Sorry bros, i am new, so cant post new thread. Forgive me.

bro plumboy21

i think u should be able to post new thread la......... u cannot post any thread in "Aquarium Related Marketplace" only. u need to have min 10 post in order to post there.

i remember your tank is around 2ft or so. u can always get the normal sand (so called American) to start off. it's very affordable 5kg for $5. it depends on how high (thick) you want the layer to be. unless you are going for those ADA or Dennerle or............... ex________ ones .

[plumboy21]

bro plumboy21

i think u should be able to post new thread la......... u cannot post any thread in "Aquarium Related Marketplace" only. u need to have min 10 post in order to post there.

i remember your tank is around 2ft or so. u can always get the normal sand (so called American) to start off. it's very affordable 5kg for $5. it depends on how high (thick) you want the layer to be. unless you are going for those ADA or Dennerle or............... ex________ ones .

Ee... American sand? For a 2ft tank, how much of American sand is needed, say i want to fill up to 5 cm depth? Thanks bro!

[riccia]

Ee... American sand? For a 2ft tank, how much of American sand is needed, say i want to fill up to 5 cm depth? Thanks bro!

bro plumboy21

it depends on what you wanna grow inside your tank. if you are growing only moss, moss and more moss like you mentioned before, you don't need a thick layer of sand (gravel). just a thin layer will do for moss as they are normally tie on drift wood or wire mesh.

to achieve 5cm for a 2ft tank, you should need about 10kg. check with your local LFS they should be able to give better advice. good luck.

[hii]

And remember to add in fertilizer for future if you intend to try some planting. You can start a new thread in Beginner section and sure someone will FOC sand to you easily...

[plumboy21]

Okie bro riccia & Hii, thanks!

[Fei Miao]

Ee... American sand? For a 2ft tank, how much of American sand is needed, say i want to fill up to 5 cm depth? Thanks bro!

Here's link to some FAQs on starting planted tanks that might be useful to you
http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ead.php?t=4036

[plumboy21]

Here's link to some FAQs on starting planted tanks that might be useful to you
http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ead.php?t=4036

Okie, thanks bro.