Graham1984
Seedling
Hi, long time reader, first time poster,
I have a 300L 120x46x70cm the stock lighting is 2x30wt T8, (which is not used but could be) I have modified the hood to take 2x54wt t5ho bulbs, 1149 860 daylight tube and a grolux tube. I have the standard cf1200 filter, with some smaller power heads for circulation. Im planning on using 1.5 inches of john innes no3 from B&Q and capped off with 1.5 inches of 2-4mm graded Supalite Fine Bonsai Soil. ( its termed as a soil but looks more like a black cat litter) the T8 lighting sits on a glass tray an inch or so above the water and the t5s sit on the rim of tank 5 inches or so above the water. Roughly 24iniches from the substrate. Im planning on planting up with this plant pack from java plants
Crypt Nevilli Hygrophilia Polysperma Red Ludwigia Ambulia Aquatica Bacopa Monniera Rotal Macrandra Diplis Diandra Vallis Torta Elodea Densa Hairgrass Bacopa Caroliniana Bacopa Myriophyliodes Cabomba aquatic Vallis Corkscrew sml Crypt Lucens Water Wisteria Crypt Ciliata Crypt Balansae Crypt Wendtii Sea Grass Needle Leaf Ludwigia Nymphea Stellata Java Moss Red Ambulia
Does this set up look ok in theory? I wasn’t planning on using co2 but may consider a diy yeast set up. I still a bit worried about the lighting, depending on what book you use, or site you visit you get conflicting information about what level of light you have and what is necessary. Im not looking for that high end aquascaped set up look, I know I don’t have the time for that, a low maintenance job its all im looking for. Im also not too concerned about a small amount of plant wastage from the pack, I know some wont do so well as they were not hand picked. I have no current fish stock as I was planning on giving the tank 8 to 10 weeks to grow in and settle down before I went down the small tetra style route.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated..
I have a 300L 120x46x70cm the stock lighting is 2x30wt T8, (which is not used but could be) I have modified the hood to take 2x54wt t5ho bulbs, 1149 860 daylight tube and a grolux tube. I have the standard cf1200 filter, with some smaller power heads for circulation. Im planning on using 1.5 inches of john innes no3 from B&Q and capped off with 1.5 inches of 2-4mm graded Supalite Fine Bonsai Soil. ( its termed as a soil but looks more like a black cat litter) the T8 lighting sits on a glass tray an inch or so above the water and the t5s sit on the rim of tank 5 inches or so above the water. Roughly 24iniches from the substrate. Im planning on planting up with this plant pack from java plants
Crypt Nevilli Hygrophilia Polysperma Red Ludwigia Ambulia Aquatica Bacopa Monniera Rotal Macrandra Diplis Diandra Vallis Torta Elodea Densa Hairgrass Bacopa Caroliniana Bacopa Myriophyliodes Cabomba aquatic Vallis Corkscrew sml Crypt Lucens Water Wisteria Crypt Ciliata Crypt Balansae Crypt Wendtii Sea Grass Needle Leaf Ludwigia Nymphea Stellata Java Moss Red Ambulia
Does this set up look ok in theory? I wasn’t planning on using co2 but may consider a diy yeast set up. I still a bit worried about the lighting, depending on what book you use, or site you visit you get conflicting information about what level of light you have and what is necessary. Im not looking for that high end aquascaped set up look, I know I don’t have the time for that, a low maintenance job its all im looking for. Im also not too concerned about a small amount of plant wastage from the pack, I know some wont do so well as they were not hand picked. I have no current fish stock as I was planning on giving the tank 8 to 10 weeks to grow in and settle down before I went down the small tetra style route.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated..