Hi there. This is my first post, but I am not new to fishkeeping or indeed plants. For the last 3 years or so I sucessfully kept a low tech planted tank, however I got rid of a lot of plants when I moved house and then set up a marine tank. Now my marine tank is up and running smoothly and my breeding group of L66 plecs are settled I want a planted tank again, but I cant find decent plants. I used to buy from greenline and found the plands of good quality.
I have a Rio 180 with eco complete substrate and 2 external 2234 filters. It will be decorated with nice bits of wood and some slate. pH is 7.1 and the water is soft. Have 3 Melanotaenia praecox rainbow fish and L260 plec. I have not decided on my final fish stocking and I am open to suggestions. Tank temperature is cuttently 76F but can easily be altered.
I wish to set up a planted tank without CO2.
I am looking for advice on both where to buy plants. I am in Scotland, but willing to travel to the North of England, and also looking for advice on suitable varieties of plant. I have found in the past that crypts do very well in my water. I will also need advice on what aditives to add.
If you need any more details please ask.
Thanks in advance
Ian
I have a Rio 180 with eco complete substrate and 2 external 2234 filters. It will be decorated with nice bits of wood and some slate. pH is 7.1 and the water is soft. Have 3 Melanotaenia praecox rainbow fish and L260 plec. I have not decided on my final fish stocking and I am open to suggestions. Tank temperature is cuttently 76F but can easily be altered.
I wish to set up a planted tank without CO2.
I am looking for advice on both where to buy plants. I am in Scotland, but willing to travel to the North of England, and also looking for advice on suitable varieties of plant. I have found in the past that crypts do very well in my water. I will also need advice on what aditives to add.
If you need any more details please ask.
Thanks in advance
Ian