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Post by Fishianado on Jun 16, 2016 19:25:36 GMT -5
Does anyone have plants they need to thin out? i'm thru listening to the "experts" at petsmart. every plant i've purchased from them have died. So if anyone is willing/able to help me out with plants i'd greatly appreciate it. I'm almost ready to pay it forward in terms of fish, my endler population is growing fast thanks to Gabor.
thanks all.
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Post by stevee on Jun 16, 2016 22:14:54 GMT -5
Does anyone have plants they need to thin out? i'm thru listening to the "experts" at petsmart. every plant i've purchased from them have died. So if anyone is willing/able to help me out with plants i'd greatly appreciate it. I'm almost ready to pay it forward in terms of fish, my endler population is growing fast thanks to Gabor. thanks all. What are you using to light your tank? And what kind of substrate are you using? |
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Post by Fishianado on Jun 17, 2016 7:20:11 GMT -5
I am using flourecent tube light fixture and sand substrate. They told me at petsmart that the plants I purchased will have no problem growing in the sand.
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Post by freshwater on Jun 17, 2016 12:46:04 GMT -5
But what kind of bulb and fixture? Should be marked on the bulb T-8 or T-5 how many watts is it ? Also bulb type, should have some type of day light bulb for the proper light spectrum. Some bulbs are just to enhance colour in the tank and are not any good for growing plants. Should have a K rating on the bulb minimum 6500 k for plants. I get the 6500k day light at Lowes or Home Depot and the 48" 2 pack is about $12
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Post by Fishianado on Jun 17, 2016 14:51:26 GMT -5
I looked at the bulb and it doesn't have any markings...must be old and worn off. There was 2 extra bulbs as well and those are both T5 bulbs.
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Post by gabor129 on Jun 17, 2016 16:45:17 GMT -5
Sand is a fairly hard substrate to grow plants successfully. You need to fertilize, since sand is inert. Also only few plants are suited for sand in terms of root structure. I think the one I would try is Vallisneria americana.
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Post by Fishianado on Jun 17, 2016 17:54:22 GMT -5
Thanks Gabor129 Really wish i'd known that before I spent the money on the sand and plants. This is getting VERY frustrating.
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Post by phish on Jun 17, 2016 20:52:15 GMT -5
Thanks Gabor129 Really wish i'd known that before I spent the money on the sand and plants. This is getting VERY frustrating. Over the years, I've learned to research on the internet before buying anything. Saves me time and money! |
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Post by lisachromis on Jun 28, 2016 7:44:26 GMT -5
You can several low light species with the lights you do have. Anubias, Java Fern, many vallisneria types and some cryptocorynes. If you are worried about not having a good enough substrate, you can get some clay pots (not glazed) and put gravel in them and plant your plants in those and place them around your tank. It all depends on what you are trying to do.
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