I would really like to get serious about doing a planted tank. The problem is, I don't really know what plants would work best with my tank. I'm looking to you all for help with planting this tank. I would prefer a good assortment of plants to make this a spectacular viewing piece.
First off, it's a 20 gallon long tank. The dimensions are: [FONT="]30 1/4(L) x 12 1/2(W) x 12 3/4(H). The light that I have on it is a [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]30" Coralife Aqualight Single Linear Strip Compact Fluorescent Fixture (65W Total) with a 50/50 (white/blue) 65W bulb--picture can be found here: [/FONT]http://www.marineandreef.com/products/aqualight30ReefSing.jpg. I'm wondering if I should change this bulb to a 10,000K or 6,700K bulb as I understand that the blue does no good. If so, which one should I get the 10,000K or the 6,700K? I'm not good at this K stuff yet! There is about 2"-3" of Flourite Plant Substrate already in the tank. I have a red sea CO2 system. The pH stays around 7.4 (although I may lower it by removing some of the crushed coral that I have in my filter), temperature 78 degrees (may bump it up to 80), GH 7 (125.3), KH 3 (53.7), and it is a community tank that currently consists of: 1 Krib (Pelvicachromis Pulcher), 1 Long Fin Orange Danio, 2 Julii Corys, and 1 SAE. Also, will I need to add ferts? If so, tell me what to get!
So please help. What plants can I used to make a spectacular planted tank? Thank you in advance. If there's a site that lists aquatic plants and their lighting needs and what not, please point me in that direction! oOo I forgot to mention, I have two pieces of driftwood that will be worked into the equation as well as a rock cave. Here are pictures of the driftwood to be used.
First off, it's a 20 gallon long tank. The dimensions are: [FONT="]30 1/4(L) x 12 1/2(W) x 12 3/4(H). The light that I have on it is a [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]30" Coralife Aqualight Single Linear Strip Compact Fluorescent Fixture (65W Total) with a 50/50 (white/blue) 65W bulb--picture can be found here: [/FONT]http://www.marineandreef.com/products/aqualight30ReefSing.jpg. I'm wondering if I should change this bulb to a 10,000K or 6,700K bulb as I understand that the blue does no good. If so, which one should I get the 10,000K or the 6,700K? I'm not good at this K stuff yet! There is about 2"-3" of Flourite Plant Substrate already in the tank. I have a red sea CO2 system. The pH stays around 7.4 (although I may lower it by removing some of the crushed coral that I have in my filter), temperature 78 degrees (may bump it up to 80), GH 7 (125.3), KH 3 (53.7), and it is a community tank that currently consists of: 1 Krib (Pelvicachromis Pulcher), 1 Long Fin Orange Danio, 2 Julii Corys, and 1 SAE. Also, will I need to add ferts? If so, tell me what to get!
So please help. What plants can I used to make a spectacular planted tank? Thank you in advance. If there's a site that lists aquatic plants and their lighting needs and what not, please point me in that direction! oOo I forgot to mention, I have two pieces of driftwood that will be worked into the equation as well as a rock cave. Here are pictures of the driftwood to be used.