planted

Hi,   I'm rather new to fishkeeping, having gotten a betta only around 3 months ago, but I'm interested in starting a planted tank. I've been doing a bunch of research, on this forum as well as elsewhere, and I'm trying to consolidate the things I've learned into a plan for a planted tank. Would...

Here is my first picture thread, of my 14 gallon Nano cube.                 This is how it looked on Day 1....     

So im starting to plan using an old 5 Gal (may be 6 Gal [roughly measured tank then converted to vol]) tank I found in the GFs mums garage! (oh-ey!)   This week I will dirt the tank and fill with water from my 50Gal then leave it until the filter arrives... Then fishless cycle there after The...

So finally posting pics up!     My setup: Fluval Roma 200 2x T8 (6500k + 10000k) + 2' LED bar APS 1000EF ext filter (Awesome filter by the way!) Air pump and stone (which I never have on...) 300W AquaZonic heater Fish:  4x Clown Loaches (3 Borneo, 1 saddle-stripe Sumatra) 8x Neon Tetra 3x...

I have been reading up on easy to care for plants to add to my aqueon evolve and was looking for some input. I came across the Marimo Moss Balls and was wondering if anyone had experience with these. From my understanding they are a great addition to the bio filtration in a tank and are helpful...

I got back into aquarium keeping this past few months and recently decided to try my hand at a planted tank. After a few issues with my Aqueon Evolve 8 I decided it was time. Below is the final outcome. Any advice, comments, and suggestions are welcome since I am rather green to caring for live...

I am having a major issue with brown algae, which the LFS has identified as diatoms. I noticed it originally on my ornamental Buddha that was in the tank so I immediately pulled the ornament and scrubbed it in extremely hot water before returning it to the tank. Almost over night the algae...

If I were to convert my Juwel Rio 240 - 240L tank for those who are unfamiliar would I need different lighting it has 2x 54W T5's   -The Plan Lowtech with a dirted substrate (Miracle Gro organic choice potting mix) capped with gravel, however if I can source black sand this will definitely be...

So im setting up my 100g craigslist project using the Walstad method. I cant find anybody within a reasonable distance to get plants from, and buying plants online is expensive as hell. Im not very experienced in growing plants..... Like at all, but im determined to make this work. How long...

Hi everyone, I've been lurking here for about two years now. I've successfully cycled a 10gal tank with ammonia in the past, but I've run into a strange problem.   I have a 2.5 gallon that I'm attempting to cycle with Ammonia, 10% from Ace Hardware. I have an Argentina sword plant in the tank.  ...

I currently have black sand in my tank. I had wanted white sand but the guy at the lfs said the white sand they sold was not suitable for freshwater tanks. Being impatient, I bought the black sand and started my aquascape. Now I need to put more sand in to get the look I am after. I could add...

I rushed in to my first aquascape, and now it turns out I don't have enough sand in it to make a sloping look. The tank is still cycling so there are no fish in there, just a few pond snail hitchhikers. What's the best way to top up the sand without making a huge mess and covering the plants?

I am wanting to switch from gravel to sand but I realized that if I wanted to add plants I'll probably need a substrate made for plants. Would sand alone be okay or would I need a substrate made for planted tanks? 

I figure I'll start a thread to chart the progress of this recently set up tank. This won't just be about plants but about my fish as well and I like to post lots of pictures   This first post will be fairly long as I'd like to go a little into the set up of the tank as well as how it is now...

I have a 20gal planted community tank. I use two 18watt flouri-glo lightbulbs and eco-complete substrate. All plants are doing fine except my cardinal and banana plant. The cardinal plant has spots of discoloration, like the leaves have been damaged. The banana plant's leaves constantly wilt and...

Hey everyone, I am saving up for a new 120 litre tank. I am wondering what I should stock it with. I was leaning towards community.They would have to be hardy fish that will get along with each other. I was thinking 2 species of shoaling fish (need suggestions) some cories, some guppies, some...

I'll have to get my proper camera out and take some pictures of the fish and slightly changed layout (the rock is now vertical, with the moss attached with some plant netting), but here's some pics from my phone: [/URL]   Sooo. I got bored and decided to set up another little planted aquarium...

Hey I've just been adding a few plants and wood to my 64 litre aquarium to try and make it look more natural. The fish seem to like it as well. What does everyone think? The pic with the bridge is before and the other is after :)

Tank: "Simple and Clean" Size: 20 Gallons ~ Long 30 Inches Long x 13 Inches High x 13 Inches Deep Filter: ALEAS Power Filter 30 Gallons Heater: Top Fin Submersible 100W Heater Pump: Aqueon Circulation Pump 500 Light: Single Clamp Lamp Bulb ~ 5000k 23W Fauna: Farlowella x1 Red Wag Platy x 1...

Equipment make/model/size: Hagen GLO 2x24W T5HO Light Unit Quantity for sale: 1 Reason for Sale: Unused, sat collecting dust in the garage. Delivery or Collection: Collection only, willing to deliver for cost of fuel within reason (ie excluding scotland/ireland ect) Sales price: £40 Postage &...