When To Add Plants.

[jlane1980]

Hi,
My question is exactly as it says in the title.
I have had to cycle a new tank, with fish in, for reasons that i'd rather not write again (it's all in previous posts!).
I have recently added some, kindly donated mature media, which i'm waiting to work.
I'd like to start adding plants, but i'm not sure when, what type, or what else i need to be measuring / adding to the tank to ensure health and growth.

Once again, please help!?!

Jon

 

[KittyKat]

If fish-in cycling, I would add plants immediately. The cycle will take longer, but you would be less likely to have problems.

 

[fluttermoth]

These are all plants that I grow without fertilizers, special lighting or CO2; Java fern, Indian fern, Anubias, Cryptocorynes and Vallisneria. The Vallis can be a bit temperamental until it's in a place it likes, but is lovely and easy once it's happy.