TCC Posted October 21, 2003 Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 Hi Folks, new at this and just setting up a new tank, any tricks in getting plants started in a new tank? Cheers TCC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 21, 2003 Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 Welcome to the fishroom TCC. Have a look at Paul's site, it is full of information for the NZ aquatic plant lover. He also checks in here regularly to offer help and advice... http://paul.aaquaria.com The thing to remember is that different plants need to be planted differently to ensure their survival. Some need to be well buried in the substrate whereas others like to have the tops of their bulbs exposed. You also need to know the plant's general requirements. A lot of people think you can go buy any plant that takes your fancy, put it in the tank, and it will grow. Unfortunately, this is not so as plants have different pH and lighting requirements among other things. A little liquid fertiliser helps too. Getting the plants established and their roots holding the gravel can be helpful before adding fish. What size is the tank and what were you thinking of putting in it - plant and fish-wise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCC Posted October 21, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 Hi Caryl,Thanks for the reply, only a 2 foot tank, but our water is fairly soft, with a ph around 6, wanted to plant the tank before putting in the fish, something higher at the back and shorter in the front, later add some small tetras or small barbs. Cheers TCC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 21, 2003 Report Share Posted October 21, 2003 Most plants will like your water as it is soft. Ambulia or cabomba look good at the back. Try a few mini chain swords along the front. Just make sure you leave a swimming space in the middle for the fish Java fern will grow in just about any condition and my favourite is Anubias nana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCC Posted October 23, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2003 Thanks Caryl, about what I had in mind. Cheers TCC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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