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planted_nano
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 Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:07 am Post subject: 1feet by 1feet by 9inch planted tank |
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heloo ppl im creating one more thread as i thought i have to make diff threads for diff topic
so now i got it and so im making a new one.
i hope u guys will help me...
my tank size is 1feet by 1feet by 9 inch breadth
i want to know what should i use as substrate and laterite....i got river soil which i will use as the top layer
also wanted to know whats is best for planted tank-cfl or pll ad how much watt
i want to make java moss background and a carpet.
can you pls tell me what is best for carpet....
i want to keep anubias,cabomba and vallisneria
pls reply as im a new into all this |
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planted_nano
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:42 am Post subject: Re: 1feet by 1feet by 9inch planted tank |
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rohansd
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:21 am Post subject: Re: 1feet by 1feet by 9inch planted tank |
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What are your plans about adding co2?
and what are your plans about adding fertilisers ? |
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Severumkid
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:47 am Post subject: Re: 1feet by 1feet by 9inch planted tank |
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whats your name, planted Nano?
Pls clam down as people are there to help you, but from what you have written, I could only understand that you want to have a good looking planted tank.
Pls let us know what is your budget for the project, along with that pls let us know the time that you think you can spend on this tank on a daily or weekly basis and people will be able to guide you to your destination.
All the best.  |
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planted_nano
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:04 pm Post subject: Re: 1feet by 1feet by 9inch planted tank |
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@rohan
i will be adding diyco2 ...no idea about fertilisers.
@severumkid
i have very less budget say arnd 800-1000.
i can give time as im at home doing nothing |
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justshan21
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:16 pm Post subject: Re: 1feet by 1feet by 9inch planted tank |
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| planted_nano the plants you have mentioned grow pretty tall and you'll have your hands full trimming them all the time also for your tank size a 28W CFL should do fine but then again that depends on the plants needs. |
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planted_nano
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:17 pm Post subject: Re: 1feet by 1feet by 9inch planted tank |
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thanx shanon for your reply
what if i go for anubias......java moss and glossotsigma and hc |
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raindeepak4u
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:26 pm Post subject: Re: 1feet by 1feet by 9inch planted tank |
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Planted nano,
Cool take some time to read the old posts in the forum.. You will get all the stuffs there... spending time is the main thing in this hobby.. |
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planted_nano
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: 1feet by 1feet by 9inch planted tank |
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thnx deepak.....
yes i did go through the more i go and the more confused i get
so better not go through the post
and so would request you to answer my query pls |
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Ranjitpai
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: 1feet by 1feet by 9inch planted tank |
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glossotsigma and hc - need high lighting and very good substrate , Laterite and soil. They are not easy plants to grow. They are probably something that you can try later.
Anubias is a great choice for starters, low light , can be managed without Co2 , you get varities here ( petite , Broad life , Barteri ) and you could make an Anubias only tank.
javamoss - Mumbai , might have a problem once temp picks up , they all melt away , but since the weather is decent now you can try it. moss is also diffcult to get in Mumbai. My suggestion is go for some wood , with some Anubia's and some moss ( it might be expensive ).
Once it settles then you can add some more
800-1000 might be a less in case you are expecting to do everything in that , if you go for an anubia's garden then might be able to fit it
All the best |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:35 pm Post subject: Re: 1feet by 1feet by 9inch planted tank |
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| start small but get quality stuff...increase month on month, thats the way to do it....start off and it will fall in place.. |
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planted_nano
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:41 pm Post subject: Re: 1feet by 1feet by 9inch planted tank |
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"glossotsigma and hc - need high lighting and very good substrate , Laterite and soil. They are not easy plants to grow"
im adding aqua soil and hummus and on top of it river soil.will be gettig liqd ferts which is suppose to be added 1 cap before light goes off.
Anubias is a great choice for starters, low light , can be managed without Co2 , you get varities here ( petite , Broad life , Barteri ) and you could make an Anubias only tank.
i will be getting anubias nana...which one is the best???
javamoss - Mumbai , might have a problem once temp picks up , they all melt away , but since the weather is decent now you can try it. moss is also diffcult to get in Mumbai. My suggestion is go for some wood , with some Anubia's and some moss ( it might be expensive ).
yes java moss is expensive
regarding the temp what if i maintain the temperature during summers? |
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Severumkid
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: 1feet by 1feet by 9inch planted tank |
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| At thousand bucks you will get enough plants to cover your tanks multiple times, why bother about exotic stuff when you are starting off...gather some practical experience of keeping plants and then venture into the costly varieties....start with a EL Natural method, read in the net. Search with Diana Walstad, you can start off in your budget. |
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planted_nano
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:54 pm Post subject: Re: 1feet by 1feet by 9inch planted tank |
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thnx Severumkid
i will get one anubias,one drift wood,one rock and few glosso-just to try..thats all for now
can u tell me how much watt light should i go for |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: 1feet by 1feet by 9inch planted tank |
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| pls do not go for glosso, as you will be wasting your money IMHO. Go for crypts, they are good to look at and will manage in this setup. |
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