Tank Redo Questions
Hi all, I haven't been on here in a while, but I have a couple of questions. Here is my current situation. Right now I have condensed down all my tanks, I only have my main 75 gallon and one qt tank. Also, I went low tech on the 75 and I only have 4 32 watt t-8 shop light bulbs on it. And the substrate is pool filter sand. I have lots of narrow leaf java fern in there and one big amazon sword. The java fern is getting to be a real pain. breaking loose from what it is tied to and floating around ever where, and that type of thing.
Here is what I would like, I want to change the pool sand to eco-complete, get rid of the java fern, and go with all rooted plants that will grow in low light/tech conditions. The amazon sword has gone from about 6 inches to way too big for the 75 gallon tank in a year or so. So it seems like that would be enough light for crypts and other swords right? especially replacing the sand for a nutrient rich substrate.
So, my questions are. To achieve what I am wanting....
Would a t5ho 2x54 watt fixture be too much light? What about a 2x39, it would only be 36 inches and my tank is 48. but being that bright, it looks like the coverage wold stretch those 6 inches on each side. Or should I leave what I have alone? I don't want to do co2.
Is Eco-complete the best substrate for this situation?
Recommendations for rooted plants that will grow well in those conditions. I don't have to have them growing super fast, but I do want to see growth.
All other comments and recommendations are very welcome!
Thanks in advance!!!
Hi all, I haven't been on here in a while, but I have a couple of questions. Here is my current situation. Right now I have condensed down all my tanks, I only have my main 75 gallon and one qt tank. Also, I went low tech on the 75 and I only have 4 32 watt t-8 shop light bulbs on it. And the substrate is pool filter sand. I have lots of narrow leaf java fern in there and one big amazon sword. The java fern is getting to be a real pain. breaking loose from what it is tied to and floating around ever where, and that type of thing.
Here is what I would like, I want to change the pool sand to eco-complete, get rid of the java fern, and go with all rooted plants that will grow in low light/tech conditions. The amazon sword has gone from about 6 inches to way too big for the 75 gallon tank in a year or so. So it seems like that would be enough light for crypts and other swords right? especially replacing the sand for a nutrient rich substrate.
So, my questions are. To achieve what I am wanting....
Would a t5ho 2x54 watt fixture be too much light? What about a 2x39, it would only be 36 inches and my tank is 48. but being that bright, it looks like the coverage wold stretch those 6 inches on each side. Or should I leave what I have alone? I don't want to do co2.
Is Eco-complete the best substrate for this situation?
Recommendations for rooted plants that will grow well in those conditions. I don't have to have them growing super fast, but I do want to see growth.
All other comments and recommendations are very welcome!
Thanks in advance!!!
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