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sora Enthusiast Posts: 184 Kudos: 96 Votes: 134 Registered: 28-Feb-2007	hey guys i just got anew 55 and im trying to figure out what todo with it.i was thinking about putting a large peice of drift wood in it and attaching some plants to it.just curious as to what kind of plants you guys think look good on driftwood. im sorry its probably a silly question but id just like some opinions The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we dont know what to do.
Posted 10-Dec-2007 06:32
clownloachfan Fish Addict Posts: 660 Kudos: 850 Votes: 115 Registered: 10-Oct-2003	what is the lighting like? If the lighting is low, i would suggest Bolbitus Huedelotti, any anubias sp., java ferns and moss.
Posted 10-Dec-2007 06:47
sora Enthusiast Posts: 184 Kudos: 96 Votes: 134 Registered: 28-Feb-2007	umm no idea yet.the tanks my christmas present and im banned fromfiddling with it till then.the only reason i know about it is because its tobig to carry in without my help. all i know is it comes with a hood, lights, heater,filter that kind of stuff. ill try and check the box later but itstolate togo sneaking about now thanks for the suggestion! The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we dont know what to do.
Posted 10-Dec-2007 06:50
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	If it's the standard light (no one spent a few extra hundred on special lights) then it's going to be low light plants. Look towards java fern, anubias, and java moss. Not only do they all do good on driftwood (meaning you don't need a special substrate) but they're also all low light plants. A striking piece of driftwood with some rocks and a few plants can be an effective aquascape with just a little thought. ^_^
Posted 10-Dec-2007 08:57
sora Enthusiast Posts: 184 Kudos: 96 Votes: 134 Registered: 28-Feb-2007	thanks babel. ill take a look as soon as i can. id love it to be low light! im thinking java fern and anubias for sure. what do you mean by special substrate? like a nutrient rich one? The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we dont know what to do.
Posted 11-Dec-2007 06:16
clownloachfan Fish Addict Posts: 660 Kudos: 850 Votes: 115 Registered: 10-Oct-2003	Special substrate as in ones such as flourite or eco complete or any thers for the planted aquarium. They have nutrients in them for plants that are heavy root feeders. Since you will be growing the plants on the driftwood, they dont need a good substrate, the waste from your fish in a low light setup is sufficient to provide excellent growth.
Posted 11-Dec-2007 06:24
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	http://fishprofiles.com/files/threads/35690.1.htm?46# This is a link to when I altered my 5ft tank and the difference Anubias can do. 99% of mine was tied to either old or new DW using 15lb fishing line. I hope this helps you a little bit. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos 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
Posted 11-Dec-2007 08:02
sora Enthusiast Posts: 184 Kudos: 96 Votes: 134 Registered: 28-Feb-2007	thanks keithgh! i remember reading it when you posted it! part ofthe reason im planting my tank this time around!!!!!!!!!! The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we dont know what to do.
Posted 12-Dec-2007 04:19


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