Hmmm, I think im gonna do a DIY Co2, as this being my first planted tank I want to try to keep the $$$ to a min.
Some planting questions
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Yeah, I don't recommend pressurized on tanks smaller than 40 gallons. It is kind of a waste IMO, but when you start talking 2, 3, 4 or 6 2liter bottles the pressurized co2 looks a LOT better.
Sweet...now im really excited to get this project going. Im gonna WC every day so the bass grow faster, to get them out of that tank.
Anyway any feedback on the 36in version of this light http://www.aquariumplants.com/product_p/jbjdx.htm that would put me a 7.3wpg and it looks pretty ninja.
I was going to put some angels and some small plecos in this tank, any suggestions on plecos that wouldnt eat my plants and would stay small? I know WyldFya is a plec expert..
Anyway any feedback on the 36in version of this light http://www.aquariumplants.com/product_p/jbjdx.htm that would put me a 7.3wpg and it looks pretty ninja.
I was going to put some angels and some small plecos in this tank, any suggestions on plecos that wouldnt eat my plants and would stay small? I know WyldFya is a plec expert..
The light would be a good one, but it is too long isn't it? I forget the dimensions of a 26 BF. As to a plec, well most will work, none of the commons, or gibbies, or very large plant eaters. I have a royal plec in my planted tank. Most colorful plecs will be fine as their diet is generally meat.
WyldFya;571658; said:Evercl, that tank looks TOO healthy.Do you have much problem with shading out other plants???
Yeh, there are some shading issues. I'm attempting to get corkscrew val to grow in the area behind the amazon. I had to buy new val's since the ones I had weren't tall enough to fend for light. 70% of the leaves on the L repens have fallen off, do to itself drowning out itself. Other than that, not many problems.
skillzdatkillz;571707; said:
7.3 wpg is alot for a person new to plants. You'll grow plants, and a hell of a lot of algae. I would suggest sticking with a lesser-output light for now. Or you could run just half of the lighting.... until you get the hang of fertilizing and the behavior of your tank, ease up on the lighting. You'll end up growing algae and it will p1ss you off. I only have 390wt over my 120gal = 3.25wpg, and mine is 24 in tall. I don't remember the wattage on Wildfya's tank, 600 something I believe, putting him in the 5 wpg range. It's not all about wpg, it's about balancing CO2, P, N, K, Fe, Mg, Ca.....
skillzdatkillz;571707; said:
If you like angels, go for it. I won't keep them because angels eat shrimp, and shrimp are great cleaners (algae, dead leaves, leftover food). As for pleco's, I only have a rubberlipped pleco. Remaining cleanup crew: 5 SAE's, 6? otocinclus, farlowella, florida flag fish, 8 nerite snails (just got them last week), ghost shrimp (until my cherries decide to breed).
Dimensions of my 26 are 36longx10deepx15high
I might get that light and only run half like you said so I can get the feel for it.
What would be a good recomendation for dry ferts?
I might get that light and only run half like you said so I can get the feel for it.
What would be a good recomendation for dry ferts?
What kind of gravel would be good? I am using play sand in all my tanks now. Should I use gravel for this one? I have some laterite that I could mix with it also.
Play sand and laterite should be a good mix. I would get 1lb each of: CSM+B, KH2PO4, and KNO3. Prob 2lbs of K2SO4, since you'll be doing that more often.
I don't use the K2SO4, but wish I had ordered it last time I ordered. Although with my current nitrate problem I will be ordering again soon.
