Cheap Source

[-=Joel=-]

Hiya folks,

Anyone know of a cheap source of live plants. I need about 300 or so to fill my 5ft tank to prevent algae when I get going.

Greenline do a good selection for cheap however have been told there fish house selection might not prevent algae growth because not all are fast growing.

Peace,

Joel

 

[blackfinshark_3]

ummmmm, 300 plants? i think it really depends on what kinds and lighting and stuff

what are your specs?

 

[Themuleous]

Very definitely greenline aquatic plants, very cheap and generally of good quality too. Try the collections (see linky) as they are even cheaper and you get a bit of everything. They do a super quality collection with over 200 plants for 26quid! BARGAIN!!!

Sam

 

[-=Joel=-]

Lighting will be over 4wpg (3 x 250w halides) and will be using cactus compost / pond compost mix as substrate. Pressurized Co2 injected into the tank and aiming for around 25 - 30ppm.

Having such high lighting is my main problem at the start of doing it because it will cause algae. So was told to fill 70% of the floor space using fast growing species.

I have bought everything and just awaiting for fish to be sold or moved so I can get started.

Joel