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I would like to create a planted aquaria inhabited with plants that are easy to care for as well as pleasing in design ad eyeflow. I would also like any information on keeping the plants their natural colors and what substrate I should utilize.

Hi,
For substrate, you can check out these web sites:
http://home.infinet.net/teban/substrat.htm
http://www.plantedtank.net/substratecalculator.html

Perhaps the easiest planted tank is what is called a
low light tank. A low light tank is one that has
less than 2 watts/gallon.

To choose plants that fall in that category, go to
this site:
http://www.azgardens.com/habitats_easy.php

This will give you an idea of what plants to select from,
and also what they look like.

You don't have to buy a "package" from these folks,
although I have. The main idea is to write down the
plant names, and then purchase, or trade for them as
they become available. Don't buy a whole slew of them.
Instead, purchase a couple or so of each, plant them
where you want them, and then let them grow into the
gaps.

Keep your lights on for about 10-11 hours/day.

This should get you started. Keep reading the various
thread here you will find them a wealth of knowledge.

Frank


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