Sand/soil base for tank

[user]

Hi, im new at planted tank.
Would like to ask, what kind of sand or soil should i use to set up a planted tank? Where to get them and the prices if possible.
Also do i have to use fertilizer of any kind? Where to get them and the prices too.

How much of each should i be using in my set up and in which order?
I plan to have some mosses in the front of my tank and some taller plants in the back.
Thank you so much for the help.

[eddyq]

Hi user and welcome to AQ,

I would encourage you to read up the beginner's corner sticky and learn more about the beautiful world of aquarium of living plants and their coexistents.

Lapis sand is a good choice and you will need base fertisler(JBL aquabasic).
You can buy all this at Natural Aquarium at blk 1 Thomson Road. As for how much and quantity the shopowner can help you. Enjoys!

[user]

Thank you for your reply.
I have just read that article and have got a better understanding on this topic.
May i know what are the other good aquarium shops which i could visit to start my new planted tank?

[Goondoo]

Thank you for your reply.
I have just read that article and have got a better understanding on this topic.
May i know what are the other good aquarium shops which i could visit to start my new planted tank?

It would be helpful if you could share your budget, tank size, where you stay etc. There will be a farm visit this Sat. Probably you could sign up and join the rest.

[user]

It would be helpful if you could share your budget, tank size, where you stay etc. There will be a farm visit this Sat. Probably you could sign up and join the rest.

This is the thing, i got 3 different tanks which i can use, and i really dont know which one i should use for my first planted tank:

Aquariums:
Nisso 2ft x 1ft x 1ft curve front tank.
Glass tank 3ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft with euro bracing and blue background oyama.
Glasss tank 15" x 13" x 28" bare tank.

Equipment:
Eden 501
Eheim 2213
Rena XP1
2L Co2 tank with full accessories

I stay in clementi area.
Please give me more details about the farm visit this weekend.
thank you.

[richietay]

can refer here: http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...ad.php?t=23238 believe you will have a fruitful trip

by the way, have you visited the fish shop at C328 your area there?
CLEMENTI FLORIST & AQUARIUM (C32
Blk 328, Clementi Avenue 2, #01-210, Singapore 120328
Tel: 67778468
(Closed on Sundays)