Am I in the right direction?

stevekx500 · 12-05-2012, 08:46 PM

Hello all!!!

I am new to the "Planted Tank." I have been n2 aquariums a LONG time but have never done a planted tank. Here is what i have...
Tank = 25 gallon Aqueon
Filter = Aqueon 30
Heater = Aqueon
Substrate = Flourite & Eco-Complete mixed
Co2 = Aquatek regulator mini injection

Is this a good start???

**OVT** · 12-05-2012, 09:54 PM

Welcome to TPT.
It's a good start. The only missing piece is light.

stevekx500 · 12-05-2012, 10:19 PM

2 CoraLite T5 dual bulb fixtures = 2 6700 K & 2 Zoo Med Flora Plant bulbs...

**OVT** · 12-06-2012, 01:16 AM

That's a chunk of light, hope you know what you are doing: you are walking a very tight rope, my friend.

stevekx500 · 12-06-2012, 11:58 AM

The 6700 K r 14W a piece & The Flora bulbs r 24W a piece. Its a 25 gallon tank so that's 3.04W per gallon...

12-05-2012, 08:46 PM	#1
stevekx500 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 89	Am I in the right direction? Hello all!!! I am new to the "Planted Tank." I have been n2 aquariums a LONG time but have never done a planted tank. Here is what i have... Tank = 25 gallon Aqueon Filter = Aqueon 30 Heater = Aqueon Substrate = Flourite & Eco-Complete mixed Co2 = Aquatek regulator mini injection Is this a good start???

12-05-2012, 09:54 PM	#2
OVT Carpe Diem (View User Tanks) PTrader: (117/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SF East Bay Area Posts: 2,349	Welcome to TPT. It's a good start. The only missing piece is light. __________________ Courtesy Integrity * Perseverance * Indominable Spirit * and Self Control* Tenets of TKD

12-06-2012, 01:16 AM	#4
OVT Carpe Diem (View User Tanks) PTrader: (117/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SF East Bay Area Posts: 2,349	That's a chunk of light, hope you know what you are doing: you are walking a very tight rope, my friend. __________________ Courtesy Integrity * Perseverance * Indominable Spirit * and Self Control* Tenets of TKD

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12-05-2012, 10:19 PM	#3
stevekx500 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 89	2 CoraLite T5 dual bulb fixtures = 2 6700 K & 2 Zoo Med Flora Plant bulbs...

12-06-2012, 11:58 AM	#5
stevekx500 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 89	The 6700 K r 14W a piece & The Flora bulbs r 24W a piece. Its a 25 gallon tank so that's 3.04W per gallon...