India bio-type for dwarf puffers

[fishy12]

I want to make a india bio-type for my dwarf puffers. They will be in a 30 gallon tank. What are some gr8t plants and wht wld be a good wpg(watts per gallon) light. I will post a start and end to wheni get started. I dont rlly knw my india plants so plz help.

 

[yashaswibs]

India Biotope- never actually seen one.
Rotala Macranda is Indian, I have seen some Vals in the rivers, but other than that I am not sure if seen any "Indian" aquatic plants.
I am saddened that after keeping fishes for 10 yrs in there and having many aquaristic friends I don't know of anyone who wanted to keep India biotope.
Try Indianaquariumhobbyist.com. Very enthusiatic and progressive bunch. They will help you.

 

[bmvbab]

http://fish.mongabay.com/biotope_indian_river.htm
Maybe that helps.
Rotala Macaranda, Java Ferns, vals, indian ferns can all be put in. You would also need moss if you are planning to save some eggs.
I have seen dwarf puffers staying pretty close to the river banks-rocky or with dense plant growth.

 

[fishy12]

Wht wld be a good heater to help these plants do well

 

[fishy12]

Ok i still need find a good heater for the tank(any help?) and will frozen shrimp from wal mart with out the perservative work for food also ill feed bloodworms, andmayb small snails occasionally? And if u got any better ideas for food plz help?

 

[gt1009]

I think a 100 or 150 watt heater depending on how warm your home is would work fine for your tank. Just put the temp around 78 degrees and you should be good.

 

[fishy12]

I think a 100 or 150 watt heater depending on how warm your home is would work fine for your tank. Just put the temp around 78 degrees and you should be good.

My tanks stay around 73 wld i still need the heater?