Setting up a nano tank

[comet]

Finally after my NS, I decided to set up my tank once again. Really miss the wonders of plants and fish living together in a aquarium. haha.

Decide to set up a nano tank, 30 x 22 x 22cm. Approx 3.5G. Getting a 9w light. Will be using GEX light green packet. Filter wise, either a internal filter or a hang on type. But my worries is hang on type may expel some of the CO2. Will be using DIY Co2, either a 1.5L bottle or a 500ml. No idea yet on how to dissolve the CO2 effectively. Thinking of using air stone. Lighting will be left 10hrs.

Fauna wise, not yet decide, no sure if algae eater is a need.

Flora, I was thinking to try glosso. not sure if my substrate and tank is ok. What other plant you guy suggest?

I havent buy the stuff yet, will get it by next wkend.

[larlee]

Soil is fine, tank is ok too.
Lights is not enough for glosso.
You might need more lights.
Best get canister filter (like Eden 501)
DIY CO2, get 1.5l would be better otherwise you will keep performing new mixtures.

[comet]

oh okok. thanks. will hunt for a brighter light. will give a shot with glosso

[torque6]

I dont know about diy co2 working with glosso but shouldnt a high requirement plants require some sort of high tech co2?

[comet]

hmm. so diy co2 may not be enough for glosso? how abt echinodorus tenellus?

[torque6]

E.tenellus and glosso both have moderate requirements.