Hi everyone !
I plan on getting a new 29 G tank ( 24L x 18W x 15H ) and making it into my first planted tank .
One of my main concerns is that since there will be some fish in the tank and CO2 is required for
healthy plants , will the increase in acidity caused by the CO2 harm the fish ? Ill be putting in some
fancy guppies ,which from from what Ive read prefer slightly alkaline water so would it be ok for
them or should I ditch the CO2 ? Plus if I do add a teeny amount of salt in the tank would it harm most
plants ?
I think I could fit in about 15-20 fish in my tank but I plan on stocking only 8 - 10 of them so would
I still need a filter considering the tank will be pretty heavily planted ? Will a Sponge Filter do?
Could you guys suggest a good algae-eating fish or shrimp which is small in size and doesn't grow over
3-4 inches max and is compatible with guppies and doesn't ruin the plants. Also which are some good
foreground and mid ground plants with small leaves or grassy in appearance and some good carpet
plants/mosses other than Java moss that I can use (pls give common as well as scientific names
if possible).
Finally is 15 inches an Ok height for a planted tank or should I increase it to 18 inches.
Thanks in advance
I plan on getting a new 29 G tank ( 24L x 18W x 15H ) and making it into my first planted tank .
One of my main concerns is that since there will be some fish in the tank and CO2 is required for
healthy plants , will the increase in acidity caused by the CO2 harm the fish ? Ill be putting in some
fancy guppies ,which from from what Ive read prefer slightly alkaline water so would it be ok for
them or should I ditch the CO2 ? Plus if I do add a teeny amount of salt in the tank would it harm most
plants ?
I think I could fit in about 15-20 fish in my tank but I plan on stocking only 8 - 10 of them so would
I still need a filter considering the tank will be pretty heavily planted ? Will a Sponge Filter do?
Could you guys suggest a good algae-eating fish or shrimp which is small in size and doesn't grow over
3-4 inches max and is compatible with guppies and doesn't ruin the plants. Also which are some good
foreground and mid ground plants with small leaves or grassy in appearance and some good carpet
plants/mosses other than Java moss that I can use (pls give common as well as scientific names
if possible).
Finally is 15 inches an Ok height for a planted tank or should I increase it to 18 inches.
Thanks in advance
