Hi
Thanks for the response. Generally the plants the LFS brings in isn't that
big. I was thinking of adding a few more Java Fern, but as this is my first
attempt at a planted tank, maybe I'll leave it at those numbers. How much
lighting does your 10gallon have? I think mine will be around
1.5watts/gallon,(need to get the new light strip yet), which from what I
have read is very low light.
I would love to do my 20 gallon as well, but I'll have to wait until my
crayfish passes on, that creature wrecks plastic plants and unearths them.
That would be a nightmare in a planted tank I'm sure!
What tests do you recommend for a planted tank or even just a plain fish
tank? I haven't tested since I first started the tanks. There are lots to
pick from and I don't know if they are worth the money.
The driftwood right now would have to store bought as everything is under
snow, but to find something I like.... I did see one that I liked, but it
was fake.
Now to decide if I want laterite or flourite...

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"RedForeman ©®" wrote:
all depend on the size of the individual plant...

I have what you mention in ten gallon, and that's a dense planting...

What you mention is a great assortment, and just remember to NOT get a
common pl*costamus, because they grow to be WAY too big, and will uproot
your plants...

get a dwarf pl*co instead....

You can use any kind of actual driftwood, bogwood, or anything store
bought.
Clean it, soak it, boil it, and then put it in a bucket for 24-48hrs and
test the water to see what differences it will make... Then when you're
done there, you can bake it, and put it in the tank after its cooled
off...