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chago09 · 11-08-2007, 01:43 PM

Ok I posted in a different thread but did not get as clear of a answer. So I want to ask it here, I am using a 75 gallon tank that I already have for a planted tank. I am gonna start from scratch. I am gonna be using eco complete as a substrate. I am going to be having higher temps because I want to keep discus in this tank. Ok now I am not going to go crazy and have 100 different plant species. I actually want a very full tank but very simple. My idea was to have loads of amazon swords creating a bush like background and then have every inch of substrate in front of the amazons covered in some kind of carpet grass plant. Now people are saying this is a low tech tank??? Well I currently have two T8 bulbs inside the hood of this tank. I believe there each 48 watts or something like that. I have room where I can perhaps add one T5HO bulb in the middle and I think that may help even more. Would my original light be enough??? or should I throw on the T5 HO???

I have two Aqua Clear 70's running the tank right now although I have read that HOB are not the best choice for Planted tanks. Should I get rid of the HOB and use a canister???

Do I need to add C02 to this set up ????

11-08-2007, 01:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
chago09 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Georgetown. Ontario Posts: 42	Need Help Ok I posted in a different thread but did not get as clear of a answer. So I want to ask it here, I am using a 75 gallon tank that I already have for a planted tank. I am gonna start from scratch. I am gonna be using eco complete as a substrate. I am going to be having higher temps because I want to keep discus in this tank. Ok now I am not going to go crazy and have 100 different plant species. I actually want a very full tank but very simple. My idea was to have loads of amazon swords creating a bush like background and then have every inch of substrate in front of the amazons covered in some kind of carpet grass plant. Now people are saying this is a low tech tank??? Well I currently have two T8 bulbs inside the hood of this tank. I believe there each 48 watts or something like that. I have room where I can perhaps add one T5HO bulb in the middle and I think that may help even more. Would my original light be enough??? or should I throw on the T5 HO??? I have two Aqua Clear 70's running the tank right now although I have read that HOB are not the best choice for Planted tanks. Should I get rid of the HOB and use a canister??? Do I need to add C02 to this set up ????