no i'm no where near as knowledgeable as Tom Barr on i side note he does use soil substrates sometimes and has done investigations finding improved plant growth. (discussed in another forum)
Tom (Brown)
I usually buy unusual livebearers if i see them. i hadn't seen these before so i got a pair. the female is very full now so it is likely they will become more common in the area because i will be selling them to the shops
Tom
here is a short guide i thought i would right for anyone who wants to set up a planted aquaria. this is by no means the only way but i thought i would share my experinces
ok so first the tank
doesn.t really matter i would avoid talle rones though because they are more dificult to light
next...
the tanks looking good
the plant with the feathery leaves is indead cabomba.
the clown loach will need a bigger home eventually but they take a long time to grow.
Tom
thats a cool looking garra you have there.
unfortunately the plants you have are terrestrials and will eventually die. if you want to try an easy plant try java fern this is fine with low light, fish dont like to eat and can be tied so that it roots to your wood
Tom
hello all I was a member here a couple of years ago but don't remember my username/password. I have been away for 2 years at college and have completed a national diploma in fish management (ornamental) at Sparsholt college which i highly recommend to anyone interested in going into the trade...