hey everyone i have been thinking about putting plants in my new 84 gal and i need some help on how to start everythin.
**i am trying to stay low budget btw**
**i am trying to stay low budget btw**how do i start a planted tank?
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frnchjeep;2561604; said:
in my other tank yes, but the one i want to use plants, no. in that tank will be my two angels and a shoal of rummey nose tetras
go to the planted section of this forum 
they have GREAT stickies on what you need
but first things is first: determine what you want.
high/mid/low light
--keep in mind the depth of the tank, and how light will have to travel further to reach certain plants.
consider the plants that will thrive under the type of lighting you choose.
some plants may need fertilizers, and proper substrate. sand is not so great with most types, neither is too large-sized gravel as they inhibit root growth.
basically, go to the planted section. it's great. you got some very knowledgeable moderators there like WyldFya. he's crazy.
they have GREAT stickies on what you need
but first things is first: determine what you want.
high/mid/low light
--keep in mind the depth of the tank, and how light will have to travel further to reach certain plants.
consider the plants that will thrive under the type of lighting you choose.
some plants may need fertilizers, and proper substrate. sand is not so great with most types, neither is too large-sized gravel as they inhibit root growth.
basically, go to the planted section. it's great. you got some very knowledgeable moderators there like WyldFya. he's crazy.