Some friends bought me a 10g starter tank as a gift and I am thinking I want to do my first planted. Wondering if this might be to difficult with a 10g? I will probably need a new hood/lighting. It's an LED tank and I can't find wattage anywhere. The tank is currently sitting in the bath tub full of water to find out if it leaks (glass tank).
I am thinking of replacing the filter with this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YJ0M1E/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER it came with a tetra whisper
Using Eco Complete as the substrate and just a few plants to start? I was looking at Flourite (SP?) but I understand that needs a lot of rinsing and I don't have access to an outdoor hose.
And yes, a test kit, heater, chemicals, and all the other goodies that I will need.
I did a lot of searching but can't seem to find much for lighting other than a watt per gallon rule. Or a general "first planted" guide that isn't technical beyond my skill or just say "you could do this, but you could do this, and there is this too...".
Anyone have a website to find lighting/hoods on as well?
Darn newbies and all their silly questions.
I am thinking of replacing the filter with this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YJ0M1E/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER it came with a tetra whisper
Using Eco Complete as the substrate and just a few plants to start? I was looking at Flourite (SP?) but I understand that needs a lot of rinsing and I don't have access to an outdoor hose.
And yes, a test kit, heater, chemicals, and all the other goodies that I will need.
I did a lot of searching but can't seem to find much for lighting other than a watt per gallon rule. Or a general "first planted" guide that isn't technical beyond my skill or just say "you could do this, but you could do this, and there is this too...".
Anyone have a website to find lighting/hoods on as well?
Darn newbies and all their silly questions.