bRAM's Bettas
Seedling
Hi all,
After much reading here and elsewhere, I thought it only right to introduce myself. The names Ian, and I am a keen betta breeder in the NE of England. The bettas have always been the centre of my attention, and to be honest the plants always took a back seat. Feel free to check out my site, always a good watch
So, after many years neglecting the planting side of aqauriums and concentrating more on the fish, I have finally read into the whole aquascaping scenario. In the past I have quizzed my LFS on the dying plants, but with no success.
I was stunned at how much I was doing wrong! So, I have spent the last week researching as much as possible from the substrate to the plants themselves, and feel the big day is drawing closer 8)
Purchased so far...
Tetra complete substrate
Tropica Plant Nutrition+
Reflectors
Still to buy...
Slate stone
3-5mm gravel
Plants (Cabomba Caroliniana, Cryptocoryne wendtii, Giant Vallis Vallisneria, nympaea lotus... to name a few)
The tank has 2x28w (T8) and is about 50 gallons (190ltrs), a low to medium light if I am not mistaken. My plan is to create a rock garden of sorts, built up from the back and sloping to the front. The triangle footprint of the tank will hopefully work with this idea. I am planning on no Co2 (even though I have tetra compressed can and feeder tube).
One thing I have not seen mentioned are air pumps adding oxygen... are they not needed in a well planted tank!?! I have always took it as gospel (read somewhere an awful long time ago).
Anyway, I will keep you posted and upload some photos. No doubt I will be back soon, always forget something
Best regards,
Ian
After much reading here and elsewhere, I thought it only right to introduce myself. The names Ian, and I am a keen betta breeder in the NE of England. The bettas have always been the centre of my attention, and to be honest the plants always took a back seat. Feel free to check out my site, always a good watch
So, after many years neglecting the planting side of aqauriums and concentrating more on the fish, I have finally read into the whole aquascaping scenario. In the past I have quizzed my LFS on the dying plants, but with no success.
I was stunned at how much I was doing wrong! So, I have spent the last week researching as much as possible from the substrate to the plants themselves, and feel the big day is drawing closer 8)
Purchased so far...
Tetra complete substrate
Tropica Plant Nutrition+
Reflectors
Still to buy...
Slate stone
3-5mm gravel
Plants (Cabomba Caroliniana, Cryptocoryne wendtii, Giant Vallis Vallisneria, nympaea lotus... to name a few)
The tank has 2x28w (T8) and is about 50 gallons (190ltrs), a low to medium light if I am not mistaken. My plan is to create a rock garden of sorts, built up from the back and sloping to the front. The triangle footprint of the tank will hopefully work with this idea. I am planning on no Co2 (even though I have tetra compressed can and feeder tube).
One thing I have not seen mentioned are air pumps adding oxygen... are they not needed in a well planted tank!?! I have always took it as gospel (read somewhere an awful long time ago).
Anyway, I will keep you posted and upload some photos. No doubt I will be back soon, always forget something
Best regards,
Ian