Tank update

[zesty_pinto]

This has become the swordtail's hangout. He loves this corner and I think he even sleeps in it.


One day and this plec has already cleaned out most of my glass algae. Bravo!

And now, a poll:

[Poll #745739]

Comments

[silvermoonelf.livejournal.com]

oh lovely*giggles* how do you keep the water plants alive mine kept on like going funkie and I followed all the instructions I got =9 Anyways looks very cool

[zesty-pinto.livejournal.com]

Err, depends on the type of plants. It helps to look up on some of these things, but most of the time the big thing is lighting. If your tank is old, then you may need to replace your bulbs as well; 6 months to 1 year means your bulbs will lose wattage. You want 2 watts per gallon.

Otherwise for prettier plants, you may need to get liquid fertilizer. I also use a CO2 enhancement for the tank.

On a side note, usually floating plants can do all right in your tank. Just remember that lighting rule.

you know

[nathangentzen.livejournal.com]

if they were making some super team of tank experts, you'd be my plant guy.

Re: you know

[zesty-pinto.livejournal.com]

Still think you're giving me way too much credit here, especially with my back wall still in need of serious regrowth.