Fw Nano Up And Running!

[mattb22]

Ok guys my nano is up and running plants just came through today. It has a HOB filter and a Clip on 11w light over the top of it, also has aquatic compost under the gravel. Do you think my plants shoud grow in there is:

Java moss attatched to the rock...
A small banana plant.. (Have I done right in just letting this sing and sit on top of the gravel?)
In the bg is some Blyxa Japonica.

Thanks, mattb22

 

[nurglespuss]

Looking really good, cant wait for it to 'grow' a bit more :> only one tiny point - that moss doesn't look amazingly tied down... I've heard some people suggest hair net.... Excellent modernistic layout though!

 

[Themuleous]

Nice looking tank

Sam

 

[mattb22]

You guys think it will grow well, without co2, I mean its a tiny tank and I don't fancy introducing co2 really. Will tie moss down better now, will it root properly on stone you think, also does the banana plant not need rooting?

 

[Themuleous]

Should do fine without CO2. The moss should attach itself given time, FYI a hairnet is ideal for tying stuff down as it gives an even hold across the whole of the stone Not had a banana plant but would think it'll need pushing into the gravel a bit.

Sam

 

[nry]

The banana plant thingy I believe should just sit on the gravel as the banana bits rot underneath. Bit like anubias, in fact it might even be an anubias species?

 

[mattb22]

Thanks guys have tied moss down a little more, do you think I should add any more plants soon or leave it as is?

 

[mattb22]

My Blyxa Japonica plants are not looking so good now look like they have spread uot but some of leaves look rotten? should I remove all decaying foliage?

 

[mattb22]

anyone tell me if theres any reason for the leaves decaying in paticular?