10 gallon setup...

[jujubee]

Ok, so how does this sound for a 10 gallon tank:

28 watts of light
flourite substrate

Plants:

Anacharis and Watersprite in the back
Brazillian Pennywort, Green Temple, and Primrose in the middle ground.
Dwarf Hairgrass in the foreground.

Fish:
Betta, and either 4 panda cories, or the betta and some ottos

Does this sound like an ok setup? Any suggestions on any of this would be much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[MrMup04]

Sounds good, do you plan on having a co2 system?

 

[jujubee]

i am not sure. Right now I am on a tight budget so it would have to be the DIY kind. Do you think with that setup I NEED co2?

 

[Signus]

Well, you certainly have enough wattage to get pearling on the plants. Why don't you try it?

I got a 1 way valve, 6 feed of airline tubing, and a 4" bubble wand for less than 10 bucks at petsmart for my DYI. Just sunk a metal valve peice through the top of the 2 liter cap and then used a connector to attach the hosing to it. After sealed, it works like a charm.

 

[MrMup04]

It just depends on how well you want your plants to grow, but I doubt that you need one.

 

[jujubee]

maybe I will try a DIY co2. How exactly do I make it? Or where can I find instructions on how to make it? I want my plants to grow real well.

 

[MrMup04]

You can actually buy a c02 system, but it's cheaper if you make your own. There are a lot of articles on making a c02, umm... try searching in google.

 

[jujubee]

what knid of fertilizers should i use? I have heard good things about flourish excel. Would this be adequate? Also, where can I get this?