ive had my tank for about 6 months, 20 gallon, and ive only had plastic plants, but i think i want to try some real plants like one or two sword plants and a couple java ferns. would they be ok with sand or the coloured gravel? and i have an air pump would i need to get something to add CO2 as well? would this even work? i have 5 3" cichlids and a 4" bristlenose pleco, would they eat them and possible kill them? thanks in advance, you guys always answer my questions!
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As for plants and sand....that should be fine, plants can grow in gravel or sand but I would only go with gravel because of my fondness of it....but either will work....do your fish dig? if so, i would go with gravel....
and for the tank and size issue, well maybe 20g is fine for NOW, but that depends on the size of the fish now.....soon you will want to look into upgrading to a bigger tank.
and for the tank and size issue, well maybe 20g is fine for NOW, but that depends on the size of the fish now.....soon you will want to look into upgrading to a bigger tank.
Sand is ok. Just a bit more work. But looks better. Small gravel is best IME. But it dosent look as nice. Do you know how much light you have on that tank?
And yes, you will need a bigger tank.
And yes, you will need a bigger tank.
yea, im planning on getting a 55 gal in the fall, and right now theres 15 watts, and its fluorescent light.
no no, i have a 15 watt on the 20 gal, and then getting a 55 gal in the fall, with a new hood and lights