Noob to planted tanks

[DrUgS]

I have a 9 inch serralamus rhombeus in a 120 tall. I was just wondering if there are some plants that you could recommend for a low light tank. I just have the two normal light strips on it right now with some driftwood.

The substrate is black 3M color quartz ~2 inches worth. I am also a little apprehensive about putting any fertalizers in the tank.

Anyone have any suggestions or have experience with piranhas and planted tanks?

 

[yikesjason]

I don't have any experience with piranha, but I have some plant experience.

You have pretty low light. So you would want to stick to easy plants. Java fern is a good one to start with. Maybe some onion plants. They will do ok in low light.

If you follow the directions with the fertilizer, you will not have any problems with harming fish. You have to go really overboard to do any type of damage.

Careful with the plants. You might get hooked on planted tanks.

 

[Yanbbrox]

Onions will grow no matter what you do but fertz will helps you out

 

[Liam]

ok, my view is...

if there is algae, then you don't need ferts... Algae is a byproduct of too much nitrates and phosphates, and ferts basically add that.

 

[cassharper]

ok, my view is...

if there is algae, then you don't need ferts... Algae is a byproduct of too much nitrates and phosphates, and ferts basically add that.

not unless you add nitrates or phosporous

 

[Liam]

not unless you add nitrates or phosporous

I always thought phosphorous came in poorly washed gravel/sand?

 

[WyldFya]

ok, my view is...

if there is algae, then you don't need ferts... Algae is a byproduct of too much nitrates and phosphates, and ferts basically add that.

Algae does not always mean nitrogen and phosphorus, it can mean potassium, iron, selenium, silicates, or one of many other nutrients in excess, or even carbon dioxide in inadequate amounts. Ferts don't mean nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), or potassium (K) every time. You can also get and dose one specific part of NPK or any of the micro nutrients.

 

[Liam]

Algae does not always mean nitrogen and phosphorus, it can mean potassium, iron, selenium, silicates, or one of many other nutrients in excess, or even carbon dioxide in inadequate amounts. Ferts don't mean nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), or potassium (K) every time. You can also get and dose one specific part of NPK or any of the micro nutrients.

excuse my ignorance.