Strictly Plant Tank

MrParker · 10-22-2009, 03:38 PM

Does anyone out there have just a planted tank with no fish? For raising or growing plants? Or an experience in the area?

I have had planted tanks before, and do now, but just wondering if it is hard or easy to have a tank that is only plants, and to make them grow really great and algae free. Sort of like a freshwater plant farm. And then I could sell some of the extras to some locals

MoneyMitch · 10-22-2009, 03:48 PM

honestly i think it would be easier as long as you stay away from the estimative index method, you wouldn't have to ritually perform water changes. In a planted tank though your definitely going to need the balance of c02, lighting and fert or algae will become a problem in any tank.

MrParker · 10-22-2009, 05:17 PM

Yes i could see that. But too much ferts = algae just as much as too little ferts? or what?

OrangeCones · 10-22-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MrParker

Does anyone out there have just a planted tank with no fish? For raising or growing plants?

Yes. It is actually easier than with fish in some ways, since you do not have the 'unknown' factor of how much ammonia they will add to the water column.

MoneyMitch · 10-23-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MrParker

Yes i could see that. But too much ferts = algae just as much as too little ferts? or what?

yea algae is kinda weird, if your tank is out of balance you have have algae.

emmanuelchavez · 10-23-2009, 08:54 AM

I have an emersed growth tank... the roots are underwater, but the plants themselves are above it.

I'm doing that for the sake of growing out plants. They grow out quicker that way.

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10-22-2009, 03:48 PM	#2
MoneyMitch Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 33	honestly i think it would be easier as long as you stay away from the estimative index method, you wouldn't have to ritually perform water changes. In a planted tank though your definitely going to need the balance of c02, lighting and fert or algae will become a problem in any tank. __________________ Fish keeping is easy don't over complicate it

10-22-2009, 05:17 PM	#3
MrParker Medium Fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 419	Yes i could see that. But too much ferts = algae just as much as too little ferts? or what? __________________ Current - 45 Gallon :: 3 otos :: 1 Chinese Algae eater :: 16 neon tetras :: 1M & 3F Fancy Guppies :: 5 Ghost Shrimp :: 2x32WATT T8 6500K :: DIY CO2 :: Substrate From SandDunes :: Wisteria :: 4 Melon Sword :: Microsword 3 10 Gallon Tanks Empty 2004 - 10 Gallon ::9guppy fry(4 weeks old)::5Ghost shrimp, 1 amano::2 SAE::3 otos::4 neon tetras:: 2 Redwag Platies :: DIY CO2::My own Substrate:: ::anacharis::Wisteria::Ovalis::Lilaeopsis brasiliensis(Microsword)::Limnophila indica(ambulia)::

10-23-2009, 08:54 AM	#6
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