Hey everyone,
Name's Dennis and I recently decided to get my 40g breeder back up and running. I've been doing research but by no means am I any kind of expert.. Previously held a turtle but this time I'd like to try out a planted fish setup. Mostly looking for a peaceful aquascape and THEN add the fish once the tank is established. More concerned with how the plants will grow and secondly worried about the types of fish to stock it with.
I was excited to start my tank again so I jumped the gun and already put the gravel in the bottom.. Half is quite fine while the other half has slightly larger stones. Its set up in a spiral pattern with the 2 types of gravel separate. After doing more research it seems as if I should've first put down a layer (2" or so) of a substrate that specifically says promotes plant life. Tonight i'll scoop what I have out and add an additional layer of CaribSea Eco Planted Substrate.
Am I heading in the right direction?? I look forward to learning and eventually helping out where I can. Thanks!
Name's Dennis and I recently decided to get my 40g breeder back up and running. I've been doing research but by no means am I any kind of expert.. Previously held a turtle but this time I'd like to try out a planted fish setup. Mostly looking for a peaceful aquascape and THEN add the fish once the tank is established. More concerned with how the plants will grow and secondly worried about the types of fish to stock it with.
I was excited to start my tank again so I jumped the gun and already put the gravel in the bottom.. Half is quite fine while the other half has slightly larger stones. Its set up in a spiral pattern with the 2 types of gravel separate. After doing more research it seems as if I should've first put down a layer (2" or so) of a substrate that specifically says promotes plant life. Tonight i'll scoop what I have out and add an additional layer of CaribSea Eco Planted Substrate.
Am I heading in the right direction?? I look forward to learning and eventually helping out where I can. Thanks!