Impulse buy, sort of!

[jmhart]

So, 13w over a 2.5g is a nice amount of light, but no matter what it'll require co2. As far as nutrients, that really depends on the fish. It may be fine throwing in some Flourish once a week, but it's possible it could need full EI, no matter what plants you have.

Set it up, get it cycled and add DIY CO2, and then start testing your water. If your nitrates are at 0 constantly, you need to add nutrient. Also watch your plants for deficiencies.

At the minimum I would add Flourish once a week.

 

[SchizotypalVamp]

It was cycled using a handful of gravel and houses only single DP . Btw, thanks for the responses so far!

 

[leocom2000]

Use flourish exel for CO2. that would be enough. Other ferts...you can try adding those.... I don't know.

 

[Bk718]

I think no matter what plants you keep, green or red, it would be good to use co2 and ferts. You will get the full potential of the plants, full bushes, nice colors.