Starting new tank with plants

ryanalex

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Apr 8, 2006
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I have a tank with two Silver Dollars and a Chinese Sucker fish. One of my friends is taking the two Silver Dollars as they eat plants too much and are now too big for my 6 gallon tank (Eclipse 6).

I want to fill the tank with plants and zebra danios. I will put the plants in first and get them growing, then six weeks later put the fish in (although I will leave the Chinese sucker in for the algae).

For a 6 gallon tank, do I need a CO2 regulator? (They don't seem that expensive, but I am wodering if my tank is too small)
What would be good plants for a beginner?
What plant food is good to use?
Should I empty the tank to put in a laterite layer?

I would like to put in as many plants as I can, as I think that it makes the tank more attractive. Right now I am thinking 4 to 6 plants. I am also planning on getting a triphosphorous light.

Thanks for any help :dance2:
 
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