AlgaeFarmer
Seedling
Hello,
Im about to start my first planted tank. I have been doing a lot of research, been thoroughly confused, I'm ready to ask questions.
First a little background. I used to keep an Oscar and a Severum, tap water was high in nitrates so my water changes were huge and very often. My oscar passed at 10 years ish. We were moving house so I gave my severum to the LFS. I now have a daughter and im looking to reduce my aquarium work.
Current set up:
2ftx2ftx5ft Tank 560L, 2 fluorescent 36w tubes (without reflectors), FX6 Filter
I would like to create a low maintenance, low tech aquarium and low cost aquarium. No c02, aiming for a once per month WC. I would like to start with 1 species of carpet plant.
Questions:
Whats the minamun number plants would I actually need to fully carpet the tank?
What might happen if I bought fewer plants and attempted to grow a small patch to begin with?
How would a smaller patch cope when cycling the tank?
Could I grow the plants immersed in the tank for a few months, then submerse them?
Does anyone have experience planting and growing DHG on westlands pond soil or similar?
Do I have enough light with/without reflectors?
I've read Dwarf hair grass is easy for beginners. I've also read a lot of recommendations for beginners not to go for it; which is true?
Many thanks
Richard
Im about to start my first planted tank. I have been doing a lot of research, been thoroughly confused, I'm ready to ask questions.
First a little background. I used to keep an Oscar and a Severum, tap water was high in nitrates so my water changes were huge and very often. My oscar passed at 10 years ish. We were moving house so I gave my severum to the LFS. I now have a daughter and im looking to reduce my aquarium work.
Current set up:
2ftx2ftx5ft Tank 560L, 2 fluorescent 36w tubes (without reflectors), FX6 Filter
I would like to create a low maintenance, low tech aquarium and low cost aquarium. No c02, aiming for a once per month WC. I would like to start with 1 species of carpet plant.
Questions:
Whats the minamun number plants would I actually need to fully carpet the tank?
What might happen if I bought fewer plants and attempted to grow a small patch to begin with?
How would a smaller patch cope when cycling the tank?
Could I grow the plants immersed in the tank for a few months, then submerse them?
Does anyone have experience planting and growing DHG on westlands pond soil or similar?
Do I have enough light with/without reflectors?
I've read Dwarf hair grass is easy for beginners. I've also read a lot of recommendations for beginners not to go for it; which is true?
Many thanks
Richard