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My first planted tank has been going through a major up and down battle against black beard algae after originally attempted to get an algae filled tank for otos, so I've decided I will start a new one. Tired of the 2 year battle at this point and hilariously enough neglecting it helped it restore balance on its own. Perhaps will attempt to fix it up in the future. Now starting my journal documenting my journey into planted tanks. Attempt 2! I ordered some frogbit already, I have a 10 gallon rimless aqueon tank, and will be using a Finnex PF 7 Nano Aquarium Hob Power Filter (7.5 gallons). I will also most likely put a sponge filter at a later date. Any suggestions on lights? My last tank was the fluval flex 9 gallon so it came with a light. I would prefer something under $60 even more so under $50. It would be for a densly planted tank of frog bit, amazon swords, java ferns, anubis and java moss. I'm willing to go a bit over if it is truly necessary, but would prefer to keep in budget. Keep in mind it would need to go on a rimless tank. Since mystery snails are out of the question with it being rimless, would love suggestions on algae eaters when it is done cycling. For now only frog bit will be going in, no other plants. They were originally for my turtle tank, but was warned there might be snail eggs by seller even if no visible snails so decided to put them in a different tank until they are in the clear. I don't want to have to chase down little snails in a 75 gallon. I personally am hoping to be able to get Otos or perhaps khuli loaches? If I do have a bladder or pond snail issue, it will become a pea puffer tank however. End of Day 1 of Journal. Thank you in advance for suggestions and guidance!- 13 replies
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Hello hello, Thanks to the wonderful, kind efforts of @Chick-In-Of-TheSea I have some new plants!!!! 😍 Like much of the plants out there, there are some I have only researched and never had hands on. These ones are a bulb type, aponogeton ulvaceus species. They came in looking pretty good and of course I'm excited for the new plant-venture. A few questions though and just wanted to confirm everything. 1. The bulb is above the substrate when planted and the roots go down. I should or should not slightly submerge the bulb to help it root a little bit? (let's say 25% of the bulb covered?) 2. Some of the leaves might be ok. I don't know how much melt to expect? Previously I've heard it will fully melt back, then regrow once it's acclimated. 3. Some plants you want to trim the emersed leaves to encourage growth, I don't think these are ones that you would as it should be submerged growth. I was reading online, but google was giving me results for terrestrial bulb plants, that if you can save a leaf or keep a leaf, it's a good idea because it will help it to recover. So.... I definitely should try to recover all the leaves, right? 4. If anyone has info or a guide on how, propagating these out? I've heard some are very difficult, others might be easier. I appreciate all of the guidance. Thank you! -
Hey hey everyone, I don't know that I have an answer to this question quite yet. I think Cory's stream today was very poignant and relevant to the topic. "we might not be asking the right questions." Let's say you're sharing a video with a friend who is considering getting a tank. Whether you're sharing an amazing story, a very natural habitat on where the fish come from, or just a very beautiful tank..... you get one video. What would you share. why?
