Filter Plants!

[sLapshock]

So now i just need to get Internal filter and a light? So what must i do with the Dolphin light cover? can i replace the FL with the PL just replace the light and use the cover. is PL light same size as my current light

[sLapshock]

Ok. On the next monday i will start my project. And i will go to Nature Aquarium ( Which is said to have everything i need).

Can you list what thing should i get.

My budget is $200

Tell me what Substrate should i buy, what gravel, and other essenntial things.

Note that i only have 2ft tank.

this is what already in my mind

1.Eheim Internal filter -$20-40
2.PL 2x36watts ( Is this enough to bubbles riccia) -$100
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6.?

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[PeterGwee]

You click too many times liao...click once...then wait..

[vinz]

Slapshock,

3. DIY CO2 - can't get at NA. Get the ingredients from the supermarket. The Aquatic FAQ has articles and links to DIY CO2.

4. Gravel - about 7kg worth. They usual go by 5kg or 10kg packs. Get more then 7kg, not less.

5. Base fertiliser - one 5 litre pack of JBL AquaBasis will give you about 1 inch of base fert. For your tank, go for an average of about 1.5 to 2 inches of base fert.

6. Plants - limited choices available at NA.

Now, there is only so much we can tell you because the planted tank is quite complex. I suggest you go read:
- our Aquatic FAQ forum,
- www.thekrib.com
for more info before you start your tank. After that, if you have any doubts, feel free to ask.

[sLapshock]

Thank you for the info Vinz.. im going to start. I think ive already read much.

[sLapshock]

1.Then how about substrate?
2.Is it ok for not having a filter first? Because im planning just to have only Plants and shrimps. Another is because my budget is tight, so should i get co2 tank first (because i dont want to DIY and it seems troublesome as it cant control bubbles) or a filter?

[tawauboy]

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On 12/12/2002 1:34:06 AM

1.Then how about substrate?
2.Is it ok for not having a filter first? Because im planning just to have only Plants and shrimps. Another is because my budget is tight, so should i get co2 tank first (because i dont want to DIY and it seems troublesome as it cant control bubbles) or a filter?
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substrate is either gravel only or gravel and base fertilizer.

you definitely need a filter from day 1. else after setting up and filling the tank with water, you will see the 'aftermath of a snow storm' effect in your tank. for co2 fertilization, you can consider seachem flourish excel, i think, for source of carbon. don't know how effective, though.

[sLapshock]

Oh i understand, substrate is anything on the ground rite. I taught substrate is a special things like they call Gravel etc.

I want to plants root plant so i need base fertilizer and gravel ont he top. ok thanx anyway. (correct em if im wrong)