ok, im currently thinking of plants. What to get. I dont want total cover, cos i quite like my gravel when the light hits it. thinking of covering about 50% by making a U in the tank, cleaving a clearing in the middle for my ornamental log.
But I dont know what plants to get.
To try and describe what i'd like:
at the back of the tank: something fairly tall and grass like, light enough to be moved by the water flow created by the filter. doesnt need to reach the top of the tank (15") but maybe about 10". this is going to remain fairly lightly planted to enable the background to also shine through.
sides to be fairly heavily planted with light thin planting in front of the taller plants as well:
Something that can create an almost canopy like effect, a few inches (3"-6") tall, to create shade for those wanting to hide under it.
Considerations if required:
Fish I am going to have in tank are:
zebra danios
tetra (neon)
otocinclus affinis/dwarf sucker catfish
dwarf gourami
Water parameters:
very soft water. think bottled water, evian for example.
natural ph 7.2 but i dont doubt the fish will effect that.
no gh gk etc levels yet, no testers for this.
any suggestions of plants?
I could research this all myself, going through every plant listed, but that is very time consuming. maybe a few pointers to some types you know off your head, then I can start researching in a more limited, productive area?
But I dont know what plants to get.
To try and describe what i'd like:
at the back of the tank: something fairly tall and grass like, light enough to be moved by the water flow created by the filter. doesnt need to reach the top of the tank (15") but maybe about 10". this is going to remain fairly lightly planted to enable the background to also shine through.
sides to be fairly heavily planted with light thin planting in front of the taller plants as well:
Something that can create an almost canopy like effect, a few inches (3"-6") tall, to create shade for those wanting to hide under it.
Considerations if required:
Fish I am going to have in tank are:
zebra danios
tetra (neon)
otocinclus affinis/dwarf sucker catfish
dwarf gourami
Water parameters:
very soft water. think bottled water, evian for example.
natural ph 7.2 but i dont doubt the fish will effect that.
no gh gk etc levels yet, no testers for this.
any suggestions of plants?
I could research this all myself, going through every plant listed, but that is very time consuming. maybe a few pointers to some types you know off your head, then I can start researching in a more limited, productive area?
