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infinity+1

infinity+1

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Ok so i went into my lfs today to get aquarium plants which came in ceramic pots and he advised me not to plant them as their roots would get out of control.

I think that it should be alright but im wondering how deep should i make the gravel im using to allow them to stretch their roots and get a good grip?

Im also new to aquarium plants (but have grown chili and other things before) so is there any useful information that i could be linked to, apart from carbon dioxide installation thats all ive been reading all day lol
 
the guy that sold me them didnt know although one was described as a "more leafier plant" lol, i might post pics of them tomorrow and see if someone can identify them for me
 
best advice i could give at this point is not to buy a plant off of a guy who can only tell you that it's leafy.

kinda like buying a car off of a guy who can only tell you it has big tires.
 
You should plan out with kind of plants you want and go from there. Lighting is a big factor in a well kept planted aquarium. You can get away with not having to do co2 if you are doing low light plants. Can always use products like excel to supply the plants.

Substrate is 50/50 you dont have to buy the most expensive substrate just for your plants to thrive. Yes they do carry very nutritious nutrients for your plants. But using plain gravel or play sand you can achieve a very good looking planted tank.
 
infinity+1 said:
Ok so i went into my lfs today to get aquarium plants which came in ceramic pots and he advised me not to plant them as their roots would get out of control.
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Hi infinity.. not only does your LFS seller not know about the aquatic plants he sells, but he has also given you bad advice. Use whichever substrate you like best, but be sure to plant everything properly... which means taking them out of whatever pots they come in and letting their root systems develop the way they're supposed to.

Post the photos you can once you get them and we'll be happy to help you identify what they are and recommend the best way to care for them. Whatever other questions you have about this, just ask.

Good luck with your plants and enjoy!
 
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