If going for live plants, I dun think u should use ur blue light. get a stronger wattage, and preferably white light.
Most, if not all, LFS sells artificial plants haha.. Shouldn't be a problem to find them..
Hiya guys. I am new to this hobby (ok, my family used to have a tank for a goldfish a few years ago) and I was planning to set up a tank.I hope you guys can help out.
I have a 2 feet tank, with a power filter (Dyna brand, not sure about the GPH) and a blue fluorescent light in the hood. I am planning to have a couple of guppies and rummy-nose, together with SAE or shrimps. I was planning to have artificial plants in the tank, instead of live plants, as not really experienced. Good Idea?
Are there any shops that sell realistic artificial plants which are value for money?or should i go for live plants? Any advice? Thanks in advance!
If going for live plants, I dun think u should use ur blue light. get a stronger wattage, and preferably white light.
Most, if not all, LFS sells artificial plants haha.. Shouldn't be a problem to find them..
Java fern, is it tolerant of beginner mistakes? any otherplants for beginners? haha I just don't want the plants to start rotting due to my mistakes.
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Thanks for the advice! I'll consider live plants, will read up on the moss and ferns..
Having some simple live plants is a good thing to consider, it adds to the atmosphere and the tank can even be easier to maintain in some cases. It also adds the joy to this hobby
Agree with white light. Another pointer would be to use aqua soil, e.g ADA or Gex. It is better aesthetically, Is better for shrimps and fish and helps in plant growth
Cheers,
JJ
So the aqua soil will substitute the substrate? or do i have to place a layer of something else on top of it?
Yes, you can put it that way, as they take-in (Co2/nutrition) very slowly with low light, you fish uneaten food/wast (nutrition) will support they're grow as well, but note this.. they will grow very slow (low tech setup).
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As said earlier, since you have light why not get live plants?
Can try flame moss, spiky moss or any others to choose from.
If you spend a little more, can try fissidens
They have slow growth but looks very nice...very green
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Thanks so much for your advice guys..I was reading up on the non-CO2 method as well..So i might place aqua soil and the plants, but without CO2..
non- Co2 low tech is much better if you wish to maintain a aquarium long term, with less work and be able to grow plants. High tech setups are usually to achieve desirable rate of plant growth to acheive beautiful and lush aquascapes
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JJ
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