Wanted: Things needed for a planted tank

[Ryan Davis]

I am looking to do a 10 to 40 gallon planted tank. i have the tanks already i just need everything for the planted tank. thanks

[mistahoo]

Re: Things needed for a planted tank

What exactly are you looking for? There's a lot of things you could use for a planted tank but isn't quite necessary

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[Ryan Davis]

ok well just the basics i suppose just want to have an idea.
Kinda just want to do the bottom like a grassy field.
I know i need co2 but i dont know anything else

[reefling]

i have a co2 tank and regulator. the tank is certified and full. the regulator was not used.

[Victorp]

depends on what kind of plants you will be keeping with difficult high light needing plants then you'll need co2 and to supply it you need a co2 canister and regulator and all that sort of stuff, however if you do a low light setup its much simpler

[allysangels]

if you are just doing this to enhance a tank for feeder guppies and the like, why not go low-tech? corkscrew val, anubias, crypts, java moss (and more) all grow great with stock flourescent lights and fish poop as fertilizer (instead of the co2).

[mistahoo]

No need for the CO2 if it's just going to be a feeder tank. Just go low tech/low light.

[mnemenoi]

Indeed, low tech is the only route I go. Each planted tank is its own animal and they are truly unique from the start.

[bluemonkey]

if you are just doing this to enhance a tank for feeder guppies and the like, why not go low-tech? corkscrew val, anubias, crypts, java moss (and more) all grow great with stock flourescent lights and fish poop as fertilizer (instead of the co2).

Dont listen to lame advice. High tech is the way to go.

I have a 36” 192watt light fixture ill sell you.

[allysangels]

or, if you would rather not break the bank, i've got tons of plants that do great with minimal care and lighting. :)

plants/fish here

[bluemonkey]

She's lying.

[allysangels]

lol no i'm not. i have pictures. :)

[bluemonkey]

Your tank sucks. :)

[allysangels]

i have 6. which one?

[mistahoo]

Dont listen to lame advice. High tech is the way to go.

I have a 36” 192watt light fixture ill sell you.

I completely disagree with this lame advice. Low tech is the way to go for a "feeder fish" tank. Why waste so much money on a high tech tank if it's just for feeder fish? If you go high tech, I'd just change out the feeder fish for some nice fish and shrimp