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moose Fingerling Posts: 47 Kudos: 43 Votes: 1 Registered: 24-May-2004 | Hi all, Plant noob looking for some help here! I've recently decided to get some plants but I'm not sure at all whether I can or they will survive with what I have at present. I've got coral sand on the floor: http://www.seapets.co.uk/products/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-ornaments/natural-gravels-and-sand/coral-sand-and-marine-substrates/coral-sand-underworld-4k.html And Ocean Rock for decoration. My question is whether anything - and if so, what? - will grow in my tank? Thanks in advance, Moose |
Posted 06-Dec-2009 22:06 | |
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002 | Hi Moose, Welcome to Fish Profiles! That is an interesting question. The coral sand is basically Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) and it will gradually increase your water hardness also increase your pH into the 8's which is very alkaline. The fish you can keep with that substrate are any of the live-bearers (sword-tails, Platies, etc.) or African Rift Cichlid. For plants you would want those that need calcium in their water to thrive such as Vallisneria americana (natans). For more plant suggestions I suggest you go to this site: http://www.tropica.com/default.asp If you read their home page (the link) you will see that you can set a series of "filters" to help you narrow down the plant choices. Look for plants with high hardness and high pH tolerance. As far as "ocean rock" that could be anything from basalt to limestone, to reef rock. If it is reef rock then it is generally blocks of coral before grinding them down and again, it would be a carbonate rock. Hope that helps... Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<-- |
Posted 07-Dec-2009 06:50 | |
keithgh *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003 | A fine natural substrate, ideal for marine aquaria. The perfect medium for maximum biological activity. That is a direct quote for that product. See if I am correct it looks like you are using all marine substrate and rocks for a fresh water tank with plants. Frank's info will be very helpful for you but being a plant "noob" I personally think you could very easily have problems when selecting fish and plants that will suit your tank. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW |
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