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Hi everyone, this is my first post and I am in the proccess of setting up 2 tanks (crazey me , I dont know what I was thinking ) anyways lol, I have a 10gall (would love to bump it up to a 20long but my parrents are an issue so ya, I have 42watt, DIY CO2, and some java moss, java fern, anubis, red ludwiga (brought it from a LOW light tank so seeing if I can bring it back) and I am now trying to figure what plants I want to put in their, its about 4wpg and I want it to be like.... amazon typed theme, but im willing to make some changes I was thinking pygmy chain sword, and some cambomba, and rotala, and some things like that but im new to planted so HELP

29-FOWLR
10-Planted
5- Plastic planted

If that's 42 watts of fluorescent, or compact fluorescent lighting then you should be able to grow just about anything you want in there. However, with all that light comes the need to be more careful about nutrients. Having DIY CO2 is great, just try to keep the output up and as consistant as you can. Nitrates and Phosphates might become used up, so make sure you have a source for that and know how to dose it and how much. If you have any more questions be sure to ask

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Critical Fertilator: The Micromanager of Macronutrients

well its the normal 15watt flourecent that comes with the standard 10gall kit (execpt I changed that light out with a plant light), then I have two extra lights with the screw in compacts..., both 13watts each.
then I (have not gotten yet, still waiting for payday ) but I will be doseing flourish, Flourish Nitrogen, Flourish Iron, and stuff along those lines

29-FOWLR
10-Planted
5- Plastic planted

I would try to find plants with very small leaves. This will help make the tank look larger. For example, try Anubias Nana or Nana Petite in stead of the normal Barteri.

You might want to try Flourish Excel as a suplement to your CO2 in case you don't want to mess with the DIY. Though DIY in a 10g should work well.

Keep us posted and show pictures if you can.

55G Planted tank thread
19G Container Pond
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well I have the tank set up (has been for about 2 years) and hte DIY CO2 has been set up for about 2 weeks and im already seeing an improvment in my existing plants! but I will seriously look into the excel! also, what about rotal or dwarf rotala for small leaved plants?

oh and here is a pic of the DIY CO2
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c333/blazeybird/IMG_2329.jpg
and one of how the tank looks as of this momment (not very good cause I have the hard scape ready..now I just need the plants
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c333/blazeybird/IMG_2582.jpg

29-FOWLR
10-Planted
5- Plastic planted

With all that ligh, make sure you hurry and plant the thing top to bottom. Without plants growing in there algae will probably have a good ole time soon. The other thing I forgot to mention is to make sure to pick up some fast growing stem plants. At least for the first few weeks as they tend to help combat algae while eerything settles in.

The DIY rig looks good, and you're right, the tank just needs plants, good luck.

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Critical Fertilator: The Micromanager of Macronutrients

Cool! thanks a ton! I should be going to the LFS today as I got my check today (PAY DAY ) so ya...we will see what I can get
thanks for the compliments

29-FOWLR
10-Planted
5- Plastic planted