Newbie Needing Plant Advice Please

[anniekins]

Hi, have been planning my new tank set up (waiting for stand to arrive at present) and reading as much as I can whilst waiting. I have an AquaMode 600 which is my first ever tank. I would like to have sand substrate as I think as it looks natural, but really need some advice as to some plants that a complete beginer would be able to manage. Also, do I need to put any fertiliser underneath the sand? I feel quite embarassed asking these questions but I do want to get it right and would appreciate any advice from you all!

 

[aaronnorth]

tropica substrate capped with sand, available at aqua essentials

easy plants:
anubias
elodea
vallis
cryptocorynes
microsorum sp
mosses

 

[myrtle]

A nutrient rich substrate isn't totally necessary, but it will mean you'll have to make sure to dose the water column effectively. As a newbie, it makes life much easier to go with a good substrate like Aaronnorth says. Some plants will need a nutritious base (swords etc) so root tabs would be good for those. Anubias and Java fern etc can be attatched to hardscape instead of planting.

 

[anniekins]

Thanks to you both,your advice has been taken on board. Is it quite easy to attatch plants to hardscape? and is it easier on wood or stones? I looked at your journals Aaronnorth the tanks look fantastic! The slate and background do you proud, I only hope mine ends up half as good-heres hoping.

 

[aaronnorth]

Thanks, attach rhizome plants with fishing line or cotton thread.

 

[anniekins]

Thanks, attach rhizome plants with fishing line or cotton thread.

Will remember that .Thanks