Re: [Killietalk] planted tanks - off-topic, but need some input

["Dave Clark" <applive at alltel_net>]

Subject: [Killietalk] planted tanks - off-topic, but need some input


> Off-Topic Planted Tank Question
>
> Things seem to be a little slow around here so how about help me out with 
> a
> new tank set-up.

> Here is the rub, I would like to set this up as a plant tank.
>
> I do not know what type of filtration to put into the tank and what type 
> of
> substrate to place in the tank.
>
> 1st the substrate; I would like to put something like lateralite into the
> tank so that the plants can have it to sustain them.....are there any 
> cheap
> sources for this stuff?  3 to 4 inches across the bottom would be really
> expensive.

I used flourite in my 40 gallon tank, but have since heard that many people 
use aquatic plant soil which is very similar in texture and appearance.  I 
bought mine at a home improvement store and it was a lot cheaper.  The 2 
tanks I use it in have good plant growth and the fish are doing fine after 2 
years.

Dave



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