Real Plants?

[JakeLovesFish]

Im sorry im posting so many threads but i got questions! :help:

SO:

i was just wondering if i got real plants that take time to grow if theres anything special care u need to do with them like put stuff in the water every like month or something i would forget to do.:idea::wall:

 

[jm1212]

make sure your light is strong enough.

 

[msjinkzd]

what size tank, and what wattage bulbs do you have?

 

[Hooked Newbie]

Start with easy plants and work up. Java Moss, Java Fern, Anubias, Crypts, ad the like are a great way to start IMO.

 

[msjinkzd]

Start with easy plants and work up. Java Moss, Java Fern, Anubias, Crypts, ad the like are a great way to start IMO.

I agree wholeheartedly. Don't need ferts or co2 for those easy keepers. Also anacharis or hornwort.

 

[Marinemom]

i agree. Start with the easy plants first but first things first. What kind of lighting do you have? How many watts per gallon.? How big is the tank?

Marinemom

 

[JakeLovesFish]

i really have no idea the wattage and stuff all i know is that its pretty bright.

 

[Sarge_857]

Start with easy plants and work up. Java Moss, Java Fern, Anubias, Crypts, ad the like are a great way to start IMO.

I agree wholeheartedly. Don't need ferts or co2 for those easy keepers. Also anacharis or hornwort.

100%:iagree: i have java fern and hornwort in my tanks, and they grow nicely. my hornwort grows at about 1-2 inches a day! good lighting helps alot too. i have (on my 10 gallon) one compact fluorescent light, runs at 13 watts but puts out 60 watts of light! works wonders. 1-2 watts per gallon will help the plants grow nice and lush.

 

[Notophthalmus]

Take a look at your bulb/s. The wattage is probably printed on it. If not, can you tell us your bulb length and diameter (assuming it is a standard flourescent tube)?

 

[midiamin]

what kind of fish, filtration and substrate?