10g good with plants?

[Fish_3456]

I have a 10g that has a problem with algae. But not only because the algae I want to get a plant... any suggestions out there for a 10g with 3 guppies and a molly. And I heard that I need around an inch of gravel to have a plant? If so then I’m set to have a plant!

 

[thesydmonster]

In my 10 gallon with a sand substrate I have anacharis, dwarf saggitaria, 2 different crypts, an anubias nana and two java ferns. I also have algae Just a bit, nothing unsightly that I can't clean out each week.

I think the plants you choose may also depend on the type of lighting you have, not just the gravel. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will be along soon to help you.

Good luck!

 

[Fish_3456]

I got one of these and a regular bulb for lighting, i think that mini bulb creats lots of algae and its really bright.

 

[Captain Hook]

If you want something super easy to grow, buy some hornwort and let it float in the tank. Grows fast and will help to use the nutrients before the algae can. Make sure to give it at least 6-8 hours of light a day.

If you have something in the tank to tie plants to, like wood or rocks, anubias, java fern, and java moss are all pretty easy too.

 

[Fish_3456]

ok thanks

 

[daveedka]

In my 10g, Crypts and microsword do really well, I also have petite nana and a few other annubias in that tank. any of my stem plants (anachris, cabomba, red temple, and several others) will do well but due to the short tank they require frequent pruning to keep the tank looking right. Java fern IMHO grows to big to look right in the 10. I also have a red melon sword which is an awesome centerpiece, but it require pruning once a month or so to keep it small enough to look right in the 10. As far as the pc blbs, they are great, I would get two once you get you plants going, and get rid of the Incandescent which does little or nothing for your plants.
Dave

 

[Fish_3456]

awesome, cant wait to get a plant, thanks for the help. I'm think to buy a red melon sword. :cool2:

 

[Radek]

If you want to cut down on the algae, try shutting off the lights for about an hour (I usually do it during midday). It won't really do much to the plants, because they are designed to photosynthesize much more efficiently than algae can
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