Jbl Aqua Basis Any Good?

[afrosamuari]

Hi im just starting out,

Ive seen this product and was thinking of using it JBL aqua basis plus and then using a topping of JBL Mango?
would this be good start for a planted tank?
Then I was thinking is it best to stick with the JBL fertilizer?

any help be greatly appriecated

regards
Chris

 

[fishprotector]

Top the aqua basis with JBL manado and you will be on to a winner.

 

[afrosamuari]

thanks will i need to add fertilizer once i get the plants in there?

 

[fishprotector]

Depends on what plants you choose. You may also need co2 depending on the lighting and once again the plants.

 

[afrosamuari]

at the mo got a 150watt 10k halide from my marine tank, or i can get 3x 24w t5s going its over a trigon 190ltr tank,
thanks for the reply

 

[fishprotector]

You could grow a large range of plants in that tank. For best results, I would say yes to both co2 and ferts which ever lighting you use.

 

[ian]

stay away from the Halide to begin with...use these with caution if you're a newb to plants. Even hardened plant growers are very careful with Halides. I had 2 x 26w T5 in my old Trigon and that grew anything for me. If you're using 3 then you will need some C02 of sorts, whether that be liquid C02 or pressurised C02.

 

[afrosamuari]

right, ill leave the halide then!

what bulbs would reccomend or is it a minefield like the marine side?

regards

chris

 

[ian]

It's a bit easier for plants, as they will adapt to any light available. So it's up to you really...i personally like the look of a white crisp tank. JBL do some nice 9000k white bulbs which fit the trigon.

http/www.hobbyfish.net/index.php?productID=4014162617538

obviously find the right wattage! lol.

 

[afrosamuari]

thanks, total different game to marine!

sorry for all the questions just sometimes u get replies to posts and others u dont!

do i need a air pump?

plus which is a good co2 kit to buy which i can refill?

sorry again

regards

chris

 

[ian]

no, an airpump isn't needed, and the best value for money pressurised C02 set up is a fire exstingusher. Don't worry about the question, thats what we're here for.


have a read here
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/212550-fire-extinguisher-co2/

and here
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/254568-equipment-needed-for-fire-extinghuisher-co2/

 

[afrosamuari]

read those articles and put me off! dont think the mrs would let me mess with that with the 2 young ones in the house!
looks like saving for a JBL kit.

what advantage does adding a air pump give apart from increasing the water surface breaking up?

as i will be running a tunze 6025 for circulation.

 

[Xraymark]

Some people like an air pump for that bubble effect. Just for appearance.

Personal choice.