Hey guys I am just starting to get into the nature aquaria look. For the last 15 years it has been colored gravel and plastic plants. I was out of the hobby for around 5 years though.
I curently have a 20 gallon that has some crypt wendetti red as well as java fern that is doing well. No Co2 injection, and I did change the hood light for a 18" Marine Light designed for coral and planted tanks.
So now for the fun, I have a 55 gal that we just got as a weding present. I do like the ADA products but am a bit floored by the price! Is there any thing that is cost efective for the beginer? I did get one 15-20 lbs bag of the malyan ada soil and spent 34 bucks on it. I saw that seachem is coming out with the black sand and florite. Is this a good medium? Please help the beginer!! I would like to go for the sandy river bank look. I am lost Please help. Also for Co2 injection has any one used the red sea brand kit? The store I usually go to only sells the ADA stuff and it is pricy for a kit that you cant even use a rechargeable bottle on. Please halp again as I am a bit lost.
Curt
I curently have a 20 gallon that has some crypt wendetti red as well as java fern that is doing well. No Co2 injection, and I did change the hood light for a 18" Marine Light designed for coral and planted tanks.
So now for the fun, I have a 55 gal that we just got as a weding present. I do like the ADA products but am a bit floored by the price! Is there any thing that is cost efective for the beginer? I did get one 15-20 lbs bag of the malyan ada soil and spent 34 bucks on it. I saw that seachem is coming out with the black sand and florite. Is this a good medium? Please help the beginer!! I would like to go for the sandy river bank look. I am lost Please help. Also for Co2 injection has any one used the red sea brand kit? The store I usually go to only sells the ADA stuff and it is pricy for a kit that you cant even use a rechargeable bottle on. Please halp again as I am a bit lost.
Curt
