Hello all. This is my first post and am happy to have found this website.
I have a three month old 125g (72.5" x 18"). It cycled for 6 weeks with 5 neon tetra, 1 danio, and 2 ghost shrimp and is in what i think is perfect chemical state.
I currently have 6 balla's, 3 small angel fish, 5 neon tetra, 1 danio, 2 ghost shrimp, 3 med size cory cats, 1 pleco (unknown specific name; was said to only grow to about 4-5") and 1 molly (male).
I have 10 swords, some christmas moss, and some grass (unknown name).
WHAT I WANT TO DO:
I would like to eliminate most of my fish down to my school of balla's and a med size school of bigger tetra.
I am also looking to get rid of my plants and create a medow landscape.
I would like to have the entire bottom of my tank covered in grass to imitate a wheate field (but green) and build a tree covered by weeping moss to imitate a beautifull hanging tree.
MY QUESTION:
I have not used any fertilizers and do not currently use an appropriate light set up for the tank. What would be the best type of grass (angel hair grass???) to use and how do I plant it in order to achieve what I want?
I understand that I should be using a ratio of about 2.5-4 wpg (any corrections would be nice) and need to be using a proper fertilizer and mineral base. I have black rocks that didn't mention any minerals were added. Do I need to remove the rocks and use a better substrate or can I add the proper chemicals/minerals?
I understand grass is more delicate but do I really need c02 injection if I plan on having probably 20 fish (balla and tetra) and 10 or so shrimp living in the grass? Will the fish create all the c02 i need?
I understand this was probably too long but would appreciate an expert to take the time to hook me up. I'm tired of shop guys (even at good shops) trying to sell me sh*t that seems useless.
Thank you to all who help
I have a three month old 125g (72.5" x 18"). It cycled for 6 weeks with 5 neon tetra, 1 danio, and 2 ghost shrimp and is in what i think is perfect chemical state.
I currently have 6 balla's, 3 small angel fish, 5 neon tetra, 1 danio, 2 ghost shrimp, 3 med size cory cats, 1 pleco (unknown specific name; was said to only grow to about 4-5") and 1 molly (male).
I have 10 swords, some christmas moss, and some grass (unknown name).
WHAT I WANT TO DO:
I would like to eliminate most of my fish down to my school of balla's and a med size school of bigger tetra.
I am also looking to get rid of my plants and create a medow landscape.
I would like to have the entire bottom of my tank covered in grass to imitate a wheate field (but green) and build a tree covered by weeping moss to imitate a beautifull hanging tree.
MY QUESTION:
I have not used any fertilizers and do not currently use an appropriate light set up for the tank. What would be the best type of grass (angel hair grass???) to use and how do I plant it in order to achieve what I want?
I understand that I should be using a ratio of about 2.5-4 wpg (any corrections would be nice) and need to be using a proper fertilizer and mineral base. I have black rocks that didn't mention any minerals were added. Do I need to remove the rocks and use a better substrate or can I add the proper chemicals/minerals?
I understand grass is more delicate but do I really need c02 injection if I plan on having probably 20 fish (balla and tetra) and 10 or so shrimp living in the grass? Will the fish create all the c02 i need?
I understand this was probably too long but would appreciate an expert to take the time to hook me up. I'm tired of shop guys (even at good shops) trying to sell me sh*t that seems useless.
Thank you to all who help
