http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/ Got questions about plants? Not as easy to take care of as you first thought huh? No worries, ask them here! en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:38:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/ http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59419-plants-tank-co2.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:09:48 GMT hello, Image: http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd10/anshu1234/FishTank.png I havent done CO2 setup here at all, what will happen if i leave... hello,



I havent done CO2 setup here at all, what will happen if i leave it like this only and keep changing water (10-15 % per 3 days) ?

What should i buy? i have came across custom Co2 diy stuff on youtube etc (yeast +bottle etc) should i really go for that? or get Boyu co2 ?

Please help. ]]> Aquatic Plants anshuman http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59419-plants-tank-co2.html http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59414-plant.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:36:49 GMT Image: http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd10/anshu1234/plants.png Can you guys tell what type of plant is this? the shop said something like...

Can you guys tell what type of plant is this? the shop said something like amazonia or something i didnt get name.

Which type of plants are good for goldfish to add? I am thinking of getting small grass saplings too. is that good? ]]> Aquatic Plants anshuman http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59414-plant.html http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59368-aquatic-plants-nature-pictures.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:52:18 GMT Our local club often takes trips in our home town to enjoy aquatic plants in nature, as well as all the animals that come with it :) I hope you... Our local club often takes trips in our home town to enjoy aquatic plants in nature, as well as all the animals that come with it :)

I hope you enjoy the pic's!
















This guy was really cool.





]]> Aquatic Plants Orlando http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59368-aquatic-plants-nature-pictures.html http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59361-silver-dollars-plants.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:57:15 GMT Is there any plant that can survive 2 silver dollars? They're about 2-3 years old and I'm suspicious they may not have great eyesight if that even matters.

Problem is that I was setting up my 29g tank to house just tetras, cories, platies, and a gourami and was prepping it for plants by mixing in Eco Complete Planted Aquarium Substrate. The silver dollars were living in another aquarium but I had to move them back to the 29g.

Right now the aquarium is hosting 3 red wag platies, 4 serpae tetras, 1 dwarf gourami and the 2 silver dollars.

I was told that it could potentially be very bad for the fish if there were no plants in there while using that particular substrate, and now I'm concerned, since I'm afraid that the silver dollars will eat any plant I add, and the silver dollars have no where else to go and the substrate is already in there and mixed with my original substrate. I'm kind of stuck in a "what now?" position.

Any advice welcome! ]]> Aquatic Plants vitoro http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59361-silver-dollars-plants.html http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59352-green-leaf-aquariums-orinoco-altum-tank.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:21:23 GMT Hi folks:) This is a new 120G tank that will be the new home for my Altums. Most of the plants will be ferns,crypts,Staurogyne sp... I will work... Hi folks:)

This is a new 120G tank that will be the new home for my Altums. Most of the plants will be ferns,crypts,Staurogyne sp... I will work the scape for the next week and post pics when its done.







Regards,
Orlando ]]> Aquatic Plants Orlando http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59352-green-leaf-aquariums-orinoco-altum-tank.html http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59341-what-kind-plant.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:06:31 GMT I am wondering what kind of plant this is? If I could find any, I'd like to put some of this into my fishtank. :) I just don't know what it's called.
http://www.myfishtank.net/wordpress/...anopicture.jpg ]]> Aquatic Plants vo1umeone http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59341-what-kind-plant.html http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59306-lighting-non-co2-75-gallon-tank.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:00:50 GMT Would 2x54w T5HO be adequate lighting for a 75 gallon tank without CO2?

I've read tons of posts, but can't seem to find an answer. I'm concerned that 2 T5 bulbs would be too much light and result in algae. I plan on adding pressurized CO2, but not for another 6 months or so.

I don't plan on keeping any fancy plants, mainly crypts, ferns, vals and hygro.

Thanks for any comments. ]]> Aquatic Plants Surreal65 http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59306-lighting-non-co2-75-gallon-tank.html http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59298-bending-reflectors.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:27:21 GMT I'm considering getting the AH Supply 2x55w kit for my 75 gallon tank. From what I've read, the reflectors have a narrow light spread which won't be enough for the width of a 75G tank.

Is it possible to bend these reflectors outward in order to increase the light spread?

Thanks! ]]> Aquatic Plants Surreal65 http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59298-bending-reflectors.html http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59293-submersed-vs-emersed.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:08:44 GMT Hi all, I've been trying to find a simple explanation for the differences between plants grown submersed vs plants grown emersed and either I'm dense or what I've seen is wrong. Could someone give me an easy explanation and if I treat them differently? ]]> Aquatic Plants AndiH http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59293-submersed-vs-emersed.html http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59292-uv-sterilizer-planted-tank-ok.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:51:45 GMT Well the title says it all. I have heard some say it is bad beacuse it kills off the good bateria/ferts that you use for the plant and some say its... Well the title says it all. I have heard some say it is bad beacuse it kills off the good bateria/ferts that you use for the plant and some say its ok. So whats your input here?

I have a deal that i can get this 40w STERILIZER: 40 Watt Gamma UV Sterilizer by Current USA* - AquaCave for $60 so i am just making sure its ok before i buy. I have heard great things about UV sterilizers and at this price i figured why not. Any comments would be appreciated

Thanks ]]> Aquatic Plants tsweers89 http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59292-uv-sterilizer-planted-tank-ok.html http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59281-planted-aquarium-maintenance.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:00:17 GMT I picked up a 72g bowfront and am now finally getting everything ready to set it up and get it going, but i have a few questions. I am going to be... I picked up a 72g bowfront and am now finally getting everything ready to set it up and get it going, but i have a few questions. I am going to be aquascaping it with some driftwood to add in it.

Here are my qusetions:

1. I plan on having a grass plant on the tank bottom. Like this tank here:
http://truthinart.files.wordpress.co...amanotank1.jpg

Now i know on my old aquarium when i would do a water change i would syphon the gravel and such but when i have a grass type plant how do i go about doing that since i wont be able to get down to the gravel and trying would probably reck the plant?


2. How many of you use a UV seteralizer? I have been told it makes the water more clear and kills micro organizmes and bateria in the tank. What are your thoughts on this? also what is a good one to gowith for my 72g. Im using a ehiem filter so i would probably want to go with a inline one.

3. Since i am using a canister filter i thought about a inline heater also so i could get rid the intank one i currently have. How efficient are these? Would a 300watt be sufficient or would i still need a in tank to? This is the one i was looking at: ETH 300 In-Line Heater 300W f/16mm-5/8"Hose

4. As far as ehiem filter media goes do i really need anything? My first plan was to just use the sponges and then just a bunch of aquarium flawss. Is that ok? i see these bio balls, carbon, etc that you can get but am woundering if there are really needed.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks ]]> Aquatic Plants tsweers89 http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59281-planted-aquarium-maintenance.html http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59249-arrowhead.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:47:11 GMT The guy at the LFS has mentioned alot of people using arrowhead for bettas. Unfortunately I can't figure out what he means by arrowhead. Does anyone have any ideas? ]]> Aquatic Plants AndiH http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59249-arrowhead.html http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59235-co2-diffusser.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:44:15 GMT Anyone know of a good diffuser that delivers the best quality for the money? I need to buy two, so something reasonably cheap would be cool. What... Anyone know of a good diffuser that delivers the best quality for the money?
I need to buy two, so something reasonably cheap would be cool.

What kinds of difussers have the people on here with planted tank used in the past? I'm looking for something ceramic, or something that produces the tiniest micro bubbles... ]]> Aquatic Plants Newman http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59235-co2-diffusser.html http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59233-plants-add.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:45:48 GMT I have a pleco in my tank now while I'm wating for it to finish cycling. I'd like to add some plants, but don't want to add any the pleco might eat. I have lots of driftwood and want to add java moss, java ferns, some anubias and maybe some crypts eventually.

I plan on giving the pleco away when the tank is established, finish planting it, and then stocking with tetras and a pair of rams.

Any suggestions on plants I might be able to add while the pleco is still in the tank? ]]> Aquatic Plants phin http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59233-plants-add.html http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59208-plant-recommendations-10-gal.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:24:45 GMT Hey everyone,

I've decide to plant my 10 gal. I'll be running:

eco-complete substrate
seachem root tabs
DIY CO2 with one 2 liter reactor.
Diffusion with limewood.
4.8 wpg lighting (T-5)
HO fixture with reflectors.
Full Flourish line dosing throughout each week (with one day of no dosing)
IE dosing strategy
Eheim Ecco filter
Heater

Now firstly, someone might say to stay away from the IE strategy. It fits my budget, and i would really like to stay with this.

I need some suggestions as to what kind of background plant i could use in that kind of lighting, that would stay medium in height, and wont grow as tall as some hairgrass does.

Some grassy looking plant like this: http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.u...an_iwagumi.jpg

I have already decided to use HC for my foreground carpet. Now i only need one more type of plant that looks like the grassy one in that work of Peter Kirwan.

I was thinking LILAEOPSIS BRASILIENSIS. But i hear this will not grow tall if grown in very bright light (such as the 4.8 wpg) Instead sources are suggesting it will grow horizontally more than vertically.

Any help with the plant decisions or any suggestions in general will be appreciated. :) ]]> Aquatic Plants Newman http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/aquatic-plants/59208-plant-recommendations-10-gal.html