plant help plz

[Mo_loves_fish]

well i bought plants the other day and i have never had them before anything special i need to do with them?

 

[SirMinion]

As this is about plants, I'm moving to to the plants section where people who are keen on plants like to answer questions about plants.

 

[George Farmer]

As this is about plants, I'm moving to to the plants section where people who are keen on plants like to answer questions about plants.

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Mo_loves_fish - We need to know a few things before answering that question.

Tank size, lighting and plant species are a good start. If you're semi-serious about keeping a planted tank then take some time to read the pinned articles at the top of the this forum. There's most things you need to know are there.

 

[Mo_loves_fish]

thank you for moving it here i totaly forgot about this area ill get alot more answers here lol

29 or 30 gallong not sure excatly well go with 30
-plants are some long grass type thing and some thing else not sure and not sure what the lighting is jee i am a great help

 

[Lateral Line]

Lighting is almost always the planted tank beginners problem.

I'll take a guess that the plant is some species of Vallisneria. Assuming it is straight leaved, i.e. not twisted/spiral, it is not a difficult plant to keep alive. Even under moderately low light it will survive. To get it really going, you need Medium light, which is defined as 2 Watts per gallon of full spectrum (5000K - 6700K), fluorescent lighting switched on for 10-12 hours per day.

Vallis is predominantly a root feeder, so an occasional treat of a root tab, (a small pellet of fertiliser specifically formulated for aquarium use), will be appreciated.

 

[Mo_loves_fish]

thank you