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maintaining a thriving planted tank
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 7:30 am
by southoak
Looking for ways to improve my tank setup - any advice would be appreciated.
Re: maintaining a thriving planted tank
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 10:23 am
by Hued
I'd suggest adding floating and submerged plants to your tank - it gives the fish some nice hiding spots. Looks nice, btw.
Re: maintaining a thriving planted tank
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 12:23 pm
by oldraider
Neon tetras, they're jungle fish from South America, so they love the darker tank vibe. Floating plants would be a big help, and they're super social, so keep 'em in a group of six or more. Blocking one side with a background picture is a good idea too. Try attaching some Java Ferns or Java moss to the rocks, it'll give 'em plenty of hiding spots.
Re: maintaining a thriving planted tank
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 4:08 pm
by southoak
oldraider wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 12:23 pm
Neon tetras, they're jungle fish from South America, so they love the darker tank vibe. Floating plants would be a big help, and they're super social, so keep 'em in a group of six or more. Blocking one side with a background picture is a good idea too. Try attaching some Java Ferns or Java moss to the rocks, it'll give 'em plenty of hiding spots.
I'm thinking of just going with a black background, it's simple and works well. I had 5 neons and lost one, so I'm being cautious about overstocking the tank.
Re: maintaining a thriving planted tank
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 6:48 pm
by oldraider
I've got a 55-gallon tank, home to a mix of about 30 tetras - neon, ember, and red eye. For floating plants, I've found hornwort and water sprite work well. I also plant them in the gravel, they absorb the nutrients they need from the water.
Re: maintaining a thriving planted tank
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 6:54 pm
by oldraider
Moneywort's a great option too, easy to care for and won't break the bank. It absorbs nutrients from the water, which is a plus. I also have those sevenflake moss balls, but I've got a variety of other plants as well. Any of the ones I've mentioned would work well in your tank.
Re: maintaining a thriving planted tank
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 7:14 pm
by southoak
oldraider wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 12:23 pm
Neon tetras, they're jungle fish from South America, so they love the darker tank vibe. Floating plants would be a big help, and they're super social, so keep 'em in a group of six or more. Blocking one side with a background picture is a good idea too. Try attaching some Java Ferns or Java moss to the rocks, it'll give 'em plenty of hiding spots.
Thanks for the info, really appreciate it.
Re: maintaining a thriving planted tank
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 8:55 pm
by Hued
southoak wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 7:30 am
Looking for ways to improve my tank setup - any advice would be appreciated.
Look for aquatic plants available in your area. Ones that'll work well with the fish you have - I'm sure you've got some ideas on that already.
Re: maintaining a thriving planted tank
Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 11:07 pm
by southoak
southoak wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 7:30 am
Looking for ways to improve my tank setup - any advice would be appreciated.
Yeah