First-timer to planted tanks, need help!

[celebskin]

Hi everyone,

I've had a low-tech tank for about a year now, I'm thinking of setting up my first planted tank, so I would need to do as much research as I can before setting up. Hope everyone can provide their expert advice

I am thinking of setting up a 2ft tank, with the tank from Mizu World the dimensions are 60cm by 30cm by 38cm. I would like to know what are the complete set of CO2 equipments I would need? Besides the CO2, I need a regulator, diffuser, resistant tube, check valve and bubble counter? Did I miss out with anything?

Also, I'm thinking of planting HC and using ADA II substrate. Can someone recommend the lighting I need and also what form of fertilizer I need? Because it seems that there are so many kinds, its just mind boggling! Would appreciate all the help I can get, thanks!

[torque6]

Planted tanks are not difficult, you just to have plan it carefully. Especially, when trying to grow HC in submersed form as there is a high chance of melting due to conversion.

HC requires lights > 3wpg with co2 injection to grow well. Too much light = algae automatically as HC=slow growing plants, so balance has to be right.

[celebskin]

torque6, thanks for your input! Any idea for HC lawn, what temperature does it need to be kept at? I'm not using a chiller, just intending on installing a fan.