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raghav_s2004
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 Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 2:11 am Post subject: Planning on tiny planted tank setup need suggestions |
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Hi all,
i am new to planted tanks,
so im planning to start with a basic nano tank say 1 or 1.5 ft tank , soil substrate +gravel , hang on filter and hang on lighting
the idea is just to get into hubby and learn , could you advise me on
What is easy plants to start with
what is the best substrate for starters
Planning for a non CO2 , is that ok ? |
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Preeths
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| Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:11 am Post subject: Re: Planning on tiny planted tank setup need suggestions |
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hi Ragav,
Use fine inert sand or gravel. Use rocks/driftwood for scaping and Plants such as Anubias, Java ferns or Bolbitis tied to the rocks and driftwood. These will grow slowly and survive without Co2. You can use any simple lighting.
Do not use stem plants or any plants that root in the substrate. they will melt.
One last suggestion never put a Pleco in the tank, they just make a mess. Add a few tiny fish and they will be fine. |
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raghav_s2004
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| Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 12:01 am Post subject: Re: Planning on tiny planted tank setup need suggestions |
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thanks for your suggestion preeths , im going to visit kolathur this weekend here in chennai to get started with things. do you know where i can get the plants . is there an online source.
also for substrate i was looking at some premium soil. do u know how much in kg needed for a 1 ft nano tank |
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| Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 12:23 pm Post subject: Re: Planning on tiny planted tank setup need suggestions |
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I am not sure about Chennai LFS ask around for a good shop locally.
Premium substrate is not needed. It will only cause algae when it leaches nutrients meant for plant growth. For a low tech just go with inert fine sand. I would suggest that instead of spending on premium substrate, get a better filter. may be one of the mini canisters, this will be a better investment.
If you really are into planted tanks buy stuff in this order in case you want to spread the purchase over a long period of time
1st Pressurised Co2 setup - Buy stuff on your own it will be the cheapest - cylinder - regulator - needle valve -diffuser
2nd A good filter
3rd Good Lights
4th premium substrate. |
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raghav_s2004
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| Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 2:39 am Post subject: Re: Planning on tiny planted tank setup need suggestions |
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ok i went last weekend got some stuff and started off
tank : 15 x 12 x 15
as recommended got substrate from LFS nothing premium
SUN SUN hang on filter
Plants : i went crazy and bought the ones i liked . i only remembered anubias from the list, got that one too
posted a pic . let me know your corrections . also is it ok to add flourish excel as alternate to co2 or any fertilizers
the whole idea of this tank is to see and get to know the hurdles of planted tank to plan for a 3ft tank. |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 3:24 pm Post subject: Re: Planning on tiny planted tank setup need suggestions |
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| Tie the Anubias to rock. if you put it into the substrate, it will rot and Die. All other plants will melt gradually as they will not survive in that tank. You will probably get algae in a few days. Best of luck |
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 1:13 am Post subject: Re: Planning on tiny planted tank setup need suggestions |
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frm what i see in like 3 to 4 days, the carpet plant seem to do ok . the grass seem to get new leaves, hair grass remains same. all the background plants (like 2 of them gonna die )
anubias nana is tied to rock already . amazon swords seems to be 50-50.
my query is if i use flourish excel , can i save some , heard that is a good alternative for co2 for small tanks. |
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 1:46 pm Post subject: Re: Planning on tiny planted tank setup need suggestions |
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| In my experience, Ferns and Anubias do well with Excel/Glut. Almost all other plants will need CO2 due to their faster growth rate. |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 6:59 pm Post subject: Re: Planning on tiny planted tank setup need suggestions |
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| any updates ragav |
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