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sondre New Members
Joined: 06 Jun 2011 Location: Essex,UK
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Posted: 2011.06.06(Mon)15:35 Post subject: Setting up planted aquarium for the first time |
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Hi guys,
Need advice about plants please .
I got small aquarium (60 x 30 x 30 cm / approx 54 litres ) for my kids .
It comes with 50 watt heater ,internal filter ,co2 system and light (15 watts).
I want live plants in it , but not sure which ones would be OK to add , because there is only 1 light .
I think moss balls are OK,but want something more . Are there any other plants that don't need much light ?
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diademhill Advisors
Joined: 18 Apr 2007
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Posted: 2011.06.06(Mon)16:46 Post subject: |
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The CO2 is not needed with that lighting.
You should be able to grow java ferns & some cryptocorenes.
Moss balls don't really grow. |
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monstrosity Regulars

Joined: 16 Oct 2009 Location: Tennessee, USA
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Posted: 2011.06.06(Mon)17:36 Post subject: |
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Java moss I think would work, but will likely tank over your tank very quickly. _________________
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sondre New Members
Joined: 06 Jun 2011 Location: Essex,UK
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Posted: 2011.06.07(Tue)2:31 Post subject: |
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| diademhill wrote: | The CO2 is not needed with that lighting.
You should be able to grow java ferns & some cryptocorenes.
Moss balls don't really grow. |
Thank you,Thats good if co2 is not needed,got a tank for my kids without realising what I got myself into !
But thats one less thing to worry about then  |
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sondre New Members
Joined: 06 Jun 2011 Location: Essex,UK
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Posted: 2011.06.07(Tue)2:34 Post subject: |
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| monstrosity wrote: | | Java moss I think would work, but will likely tank over your tank very quickly. |
Really ? Those balls look really good,but if it will give me more headacke,then I think I will forget about them. |
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diademhill Advisors
Joined: 18 Apr 2007
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Posted: 2011.06.07(Tue)2:44 Post subject: |
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Java moss is not the same as marimo balls.
For plants you need to find the balance that allows the plants to trhive but doesn't let algae take over. |
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sondre New Members
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Joined: 09 Mar 2011 Location: barnsley
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