Consult The Experts

[mickey]

anybody got any nice pics of a planted tank.
suggestions for substrate, plant types, rocks, drift wood or any other items that might add to the decor of my new 75 gallon would be much appreciated as i am looking for ideas.
Cheers.

 

[slipknottin]

http://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/?&op=showpage&name=view-showcase

You could likely find plenty of great ideas from this site

 

[125gJoe]

As far as substrates go, I would not buy anything other than Onyx sand or Flourite. Both are from SeaChem and have beneficial nutrients in them. Meaning there's no need for laterite (clay-like product)...

Both products cost a little more than regular gravel or sand.

Also, CO2 injection is the way to go for faster, lush plant growth - not necessary though.. It depends on if you have enough lighting for CO2 use.

 

[Roland]

slipknottin - what an excellent link. I just spent about an hour browsing through!

 

[RTR]

Also:

http://www.brainyday.com/jared/aquarium/info.htm

HTH

 

[Heady]

http://aquabotanicwetthumb.infopop.cc/6/ubb.x?a=frm&s=4006090712&f=1306023812

 

[RENEGADE]

one of my fav is kveeti's at http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8285
BTW shouldn't this be in the "Aquatic Plants" area?!?

 

[mickey]

renegade

It should really, sorry about that guys but i had the thread posted then realised my mistake.
A genuine mistake honest.
B T W thanks to every one for the brilliant links they are all excellent, keep them coming.
CHEERS.

 

[RENEGADE]

mistakes happen

 

[slipknottin]

eh, you coulda just asked, I can move threads from one forum to another.