Planting A 55

[metfan581]

hey
im new to the plant tank thing
i was looking to a 55 gallon so i began to research first
i started this

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showto...35&#entry931435


and found out that i could have this tank planted
what do i need to do this


i was thinking of a 55 gallon with 110 wts
what do i need to know to start
what do i need to get
how should i do this
what plants should i get


i would really like to not have to get co2
i just dont want to be bothered
o yea and ferts
i dont want to go crazy
with money and work

so
what do you say

 

[George Farmer]

With 110W in a 55G you will need CO2 IMO otherwise you will be constantly fighting off algae issues. Although you will only have 2 Watts per Gallon, this is still quite a lot of light in a larger tank.

I understand you wishing to take the less expensive route but to stand the best chance of success with plants you really need CO2 injection. Have you considered DIY CO2?

If you are really set against CO2 and ferts then I'd stick to less than around 75W and grow easy stem plants, Anubias, Crypts, Java fern, moss etc.

Choose your tubes wisely to minimise algae.

 

[metfan581]

how bout 40 wt
or would more be better
40-110

 

[George Farmer]

What are your tank dimensions?

 

[metfan581]

i dont have the tank
its just research
a normal 55
48x??x??

 

[Monte20]

i have a 55 gal and have been doing the same research. just seems like a little too much work for me right now, as i am still just learning the basics of water chemistry and the fish themselves. so i have the genuine artificial plants for now, lol. dont mean to hijack your thread, but if you have plants, would you need to remove the carbon media from the filter?

 

[metfan581]

how about 80 wts
what can i get what will i need

 

[metfan581]

bump
i need to know what to get
please guide me

 

[metfan581]

come on i know this is the sos but please help

 

[kenneth_kpe]

i got lost while reading the thread ?!?! couldn't find the question... what was your question again ? )

 

[metfan581]

i got lost while reading the thread ?!?! couldn't find the question... what was your question again ? )

what is everything i need to set up a 55 gallon for plants
i was aiming more twords the low priced side )
I do not have the tank now but i will be getting one and i wonder what i need