More Plants Needed?

[AllenLeicester]

I've had a sort out of my new tank, Just wondered what you lot thought? Whether i need anymore plants ? Any what kind?

Ignore the date,Not got round to update Camera......

 

[platyfanatic]

Lol im always forgetting to update my camera.
Anyway i think it looks fine as it is, perhaps add one more plant, a bit of a bigger one perhaps.
Looks great either way.

 

[paul_219]

Yeah some more plants are needed.

 

[Gankutsuou]

before you go plant crazy, make sure you have proper wattage for lighting and such things!

 

[AllenLeicester]

before you go plant crazy, make sure you have proper wattage for lighting and such things!

I have 25w , with a 20 Gallon tank

 

[Gankutsuou]

that;s not gonna cut it!

check the planted section for more info. 2 watts per gallon or more is usually considered minimal.

 

[poopsydrew]

I would def add more plants, what you add is up to your taste. I would also do a riccia or java moss carpet in the front as I think it would look great. Here you go....http/www.fishforums.net/Step-By-Step-Guide-Riccia-And-Java-Moss-t101806.html

Drew

 

[AllenLeicester]

that;s not gonna cut it!

check the planted section for more info. 2 watts per gallon or more is usually considered minimal.

Why dont they tell you stuff like this in th LFS?

So if i get a 40watt light, You think that would be ok?

 

[n3ont3tra]

that;s not gonna cut it!

check the planted section for more info. 2 watts per gallon or more is usually considered minimal.

I disagree- many people, including me, haves very successful low light tanks. You don't have to worry about CO2 that way, and you can still have lots of different kinds of plants. I has 45 watts on my 29g tank with no problems. The plants grow a little slower, and obviously you have to avoid plants that need a lot of light, but it's less maintenance.