How many polys in a 280?

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they will help with filteration, but wont totaly be able to get rid of nitrates, as far as what type of plants, i'd wait for a guro to answer that.
 
this isn't a pop at anyone in particular but this post baffles me. I've seen some insane set-ups on this site and others where members have grossly overstocked tanks-Japanese style I believe some call them-or have enormous fish in small tanks. Very few then mention that the said tank is overstocked or the fish needs rehousing. They're just congratulated on their Arapaimas for example. I personally feel we've all been or currently are guilty of overstocking to some agree. I say go for it.
 
berserker;1273814; said:
this isn't a pop at anyone in particular but this post baffles me. I've seen some insane set-ups on this site and others where members have grossly overstocked tanks-Japanese style I believe some call them-or have enormous fish in small tanks. Very few then mention that the said tank is overstocked or the fish needs rehousing. They're just congratulated on their Arapaimas for example. I personally feel we've all been or currently are guilty of overstocking to some agree. I say go for it.
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sadly, i've never over stocked a tank, I've wanted to, but something always seems to come up before I can.

on another note, I believe it dosn't matter which plant you use, but try something thats easy to take care of like java moss, or java fern.
 
L Aquatics;1273667; said:
What kind of plants do you recommend? Thanks.
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If you're asking for a veggie filter, you want fast growing stem plants such as anacharis, hygrophilia, ambulia, etc..

hyacinths, duckweed, etc.. could also help
 
Veggie filter? Like a refugium on SW?
 
plants are great for nitrates. It doesn't mean you are free from water changes, but definitely keeps fish healthier
 
You could split some of the dats between the 2 tanks and would have to do as much work.
 
As mentioned plants would be great in there. It would sort of work like a refuge in saltwater, I would still do wc's as needed. I think youll be ok as long as you just keep your caution, and keep the water tested and pristine.
 
In that tank for plants i'd say any of these but you'll need to secure them to driftwood for a bit until their root system develops
Anubias hastifolia nigeria cameroon ziare ghana togo
Anubias afzelii (senegal,guiena,mali )
Anubias congensis (west africa, congo river)
Anubias nana (west africa, congo river)
Anubias lanceolata (west africa, congo river)
Anubias nana (west africa, congo river)
Anubias frazeri (west africa, congo river)
Anubias coffeeolia (west africa, congo river)
Anubias barteri (west africa, congo river)
Anubias giantea (west africa, liberia cameroon ivory coast)
Anubias heterophylla (senegal,cameroon)
Anubias pyaertii (senegal,cameroon)
Anubias gilletii (west africa)
You could also do floating plants (many of which grow faster)
You're going to have some very big fish which can be hard on plants,not on purpose but just going thru them hunting could uproot plants with poorly developed root system.
My main concern for your tank is the mix of bichirs and their eventual size differences
I can't recomend mixing smaller upper jaw species ie.senegals and delhezis with large lower jaw species-Anne
 
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