New to Planted Aquariums
I'm trying to set up my 55 gal tank as a planted aquarium. I really
have no ideal where to start and I would like to have some general information about it. What all do I need to do? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. |
New to Planted Aquariums
First decide what plants you want to keep, or at least what type of plants
(low light vs. high light) Once you do that, you may or may not need to change or add to your equipment. What kind of lighting do you have now? Also, what kind of substrate (gravel)? Water perameters and conditions also might be helpful. Let us know as much information about your tank, and we can help you. Alternatively, these links are helpful: http://www.thekrib.com/ http://www.brainyday.com/jared/aquarium/info.htm http://www.aquabotanic.com/ and there are lots mo hence: http://www.google.com "Sara" wrote in message m... I'm trying to set up my 55 gal tank as a planted aquarium. I really have no ideal where to start and I would like to have some general information about it. What all do I need to do? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. |
New to Planted Aquariums
I really
have no ideal where to start and I would like to have some general information about it. Here's some very general information: http://www.fortunecity.com/lavender/.../881/setup.htm It's a very short article, but it will give you an idea of what's involved, and the decisions you'll have to make if you want to keep plants. Leigh http://www.fortunecity.com/lavender/halloween/881/ |
New to Planted Aquariums
I am planning on purchasing a double bright light strips that holds
two 40 watt bulbs. But I am not going to buy anything high dollar until I know what I need to do. That way if I want to change my mind it's not going to cost me. About plants: I've been looking at packages from petsolutions.com It's between tropical river and easy grow with a few extras. as for substrate I have 50 lbs of amazon gravel from thatpetplace.com and I'm not sure whether I need to add flourite or laterite. I've had this tank up and running before but I've broke it down. It's been setting empty for a few weeks now and I'm starting completely over. Anything else I need to add? First decide what plants you want to keep, or at least what type of plants (low light vs. high light) Once you do that, you may or may not need to change or add to your equipment. What kind of lighting do you have now? Also, what kind of substrate (gravel)? Water perameters and conditions also might be helpful. Let us know as much information about your tank, and we can help you. Alternatively, these links are helpful: http://www.thekrib.com/ http://www.brainyday.com/jared/aquarium/info.htm http://www.aquabotanic.com/ and there are lots mo hence: http://www.google.com |
New to Planted Aquariums
I went out to your website and seen your pics of your acquaruims.
Those are great looking tanks. Could you give me some advice on how you started them and the steps you took? mallfry (E. Mito) wrote in message ... In article , (Sara) writes: I'm trying to set up my 55 gal tank as a planted aquarium. I really have no ideal where to start and I would like to have some general information about it. What all do I need to do? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Consider ordering a 55-60 gallon tank assortment from trueaquariumplants.com. When I got my 55 gallon tank last September, I had no clue about what types of plants I could put in it. Phyl (the owner) asked me what my tank setup was, made some recommendations as to what to change to up my chance for success, and then customized the assortment she sent to me to suit my tank. She will spend as much time with you as you need to answer all your questions and make sure you know how to proceed planting and maintaining your tank. Note: I don't work for her and am in no way affiliated with her -- I am just very impressed with her customer service and quality of plants (like I've said in here about a million times) and think that places as good as hers should be recommended to help keep her business booming. :) Erica http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/mitoem/mitoem/index.htm |
New to Planted Aquariums
Sara email me privately and will help you.
Wilma "Sara" wrote in message m... I'm trying to set up my 55 gal tank as a planted aquarium. I really have no ideal where to start and I would like to have some general information about it. What all do I need to do? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. |
New to Planted Aquariums
I am going to order from a mail order place not sure which one yet.
But she's been very helpful and provided lots of information on plants and answered all of my questions. (Robert H) wrote in message . com... "Wilma Duncan" wrote in message ... Sara email me privately and will help you. Wilma "Sara" wrote in message m... I'm trying to set up my 55 gal tank as a planted aquarium. I really have no ideal where to start and I would like to have some general information about it. What all do I need to do? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Let me guess...Wilma told you not to buy from Arizona Aquatic or any other mail order place! Here is a good article that will explain the basic steps: http://www.aquabotanic.com/begin.htm |
New to Planted Aquariums
"Wilma Duncan" wrote in message ...
Sara email me privately and will help you. Wilma "Sara" wrote in message m... I'm trying to set up my 55 gal tank as a planted aquarium. I really have no ideal where to start and I would like to have some general information about it. What all do I need to do? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Let me guess...Wilma told you not to buy from Arizona Aquatic or any other mail order place! Here is a good article that will explain the basic steps: http://www.aquabotanic.com/begin.htm |
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