My3kidsfather Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 I am new again to AlbertaAquatica. So i have the pleasure of starting a new tank for fish and plants. It is a 52 gal., 39.5w x 20h x 16d. I am about half way on the stand, current pic included below. A friend gave me a 48” twin tube T5 HO with adjustable legs, this will be the daytime light. I intend to find a suitable moonlight for evening viewing. Playsand will be ranging from 2” in front to 4-5” in back of tank. I do not pretend to know how much light a twin-tube T5 puts out, i am told it is more than enough for the lowlight plants. Fish could include he simpler fish, Barbs, Tetras, etc. A 15 gal. sump will be in the stand for heating, water changes and filtering. I intend to drill the upper tank for in and out. I like contrast in color and texturein plants. So i put it to you, what would you plant first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fishclubgirl Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 For a low light tank, you could use anubias, java ferns, vals and crypts. There should be lots of contrast between these plants. Hope this helps!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 I should be able to hook you up with lots of easy plants when your tank is up and running - I've got some common Anubias and a couple Valisneria spp. I still have some Cryptocoryne spp. as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3kidsfather Posted February 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 11 hours ago, fishclubgirl said: For a low light tank, you could use anubias, java ferns, vals and crypts. There should be lots of contrast between these plants. Hope this helps!! Thankyou fir the advice, contrast makes it interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3kidsfather Posted February 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 2 hours ago, jvision said: I should be able to hook you up with lots of easy plants when your tank is up and running - I've got some common Anubias and a couple Valisneria spp. I still have some Cryptocoryne spp. as well. I knew i could tap you for a few cuttings when its all ready. Thanks Jay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyccichlid Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 My first tank has had succes with anubias the most, secondly has been Java fern, Amazon sword is doing the next best but my Val grass has done the worst this may be from adding excel, so something to keep in mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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