My 20 gallon tank.

Patriot · 08-15-2011, 09:16 AM

Will this be too much plants in the future for a 20 gallon once they start to grow in?

kamikazi · 08-15-2011, 01:39 PM

too much plants??? bah!

Planted. · 08-17-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kamikazi

too much plants??? bah!

hahahaha! Exactly what I was thinking! Tank looks great Patriot! Your large anubias are quite impressive. Thanks for sharing!

firefiend · 08-17-2011, 09:06 PM

awesome looking tank.

Patriot · 08-17-2011, 09:20 PM

Thank you for the compliments, since the tank is so new im waiting for the plants to establish themselves so the algae will be pushed out. I read that plants will battle algae for nutrients which i hope is true. I'm also waiting for the plants to attached themselves to the driftwood.

GDP · 08-17-2011, 09:27 PM

If you want to really combat algea get a few ottos and make sure your nitrates dont build.

Patriot · 08-18-2011, 12:45 PM

I might have to do that. Im pretty sure they don't get very big do they?

GDP · 08-18-2011, 04:36 PM

No they are tiny little buggers. About the size of a full grown neon terta. Maybe slightly longer.

10gallonplanted · 08-18-2011, 04:38 PM

There is no such thing as too much plants, in my opinion.

Patriot · 08-18-2011, 10:43 PM

looks like im going to go buy some after work then. how long does it usually take for plants to roots into the driftwood?

kamikazi · 08-19-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Patriot100%

looks like im going to go buy some after work then. how long does it usually take for plants to roots into the driftwood?

My anubias took about 3-4 months to root into my Malaysian driftwood

HD Blazingwolf · 08-19-2011, 11:58 PM

depends.. on the conditions. my anubias when i had then did it in 3 weeks.. but every tank is different

CobraGuppy · 08-20-2011, 03:12 AM

Awesome tank, i really like your anubias

Do you have an fauna in the tank ? I can't seem to find any unless they're all hiding. and if not, what do you plan to stock it with ?

Patriot · 08-20-2011, 10:44 AM

I have 10 tetras, 5 ottos, and five Amano Shrimp (6 total counting one already in tank) waiting to be added as I type this. I want to take it slow and not rush anything. What are some other fish that can be added that won't be crowded?

jslmsca · 08-20-2011, 10:30 PM

Beautiful tank. What is the green one with the short, pointed leaves, behind the drift wood, in the middle?

08-15-2011, 09:16 AM	#1
Patriot Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 895	My 20 gallon tank. Will this be too much plants in the future for a 20 gallon once they start to grow in? __________________ Proudly Serving in the United States Armed Forces, 2009-Present SUNSUN PIMP #41 *The Fraternity of Dirt #50* *Just because its dirt doesn't make it low tech.* What Can Dirt Do For You? Nikon Club Member #35

08-15-2011, 01:39 PM	#2
kamikazi Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincolnton, NC Posts: 2,246	too much plants??? bah! __________________ Frat. of Dirt #3 My YouTube Channel Walstad Bowls Blackwater Paradise Expansus 15 Gal. Office 29 Gal. Blackwater Paradise 40 Gal. Crypt Utopia

08-17-2011, 09:06 PM	#4
firefiend Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 362	awesome looking tank. __________________ The Fraternity of Dirt # 9 My Dirty Office Nano My Dirty 5.5 My Dirty 10 DIY 10g Stand and Canopy / 46g Vivarium for Poison Dart Frogs

08-17-2011, 09:20 PM	#5
Patriot Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 895	Thank you for the compliments, since the tank is so new im waiting for the plants to establish themselves so the algae will be pushed out. I read that plants will battle algae for nutrients which i hope is true. I'm also waiting for the plants to attached themselves to the driftwood. __________________ Proudly Serving in the United States Armed Forces, 2009-Present SUNSUN PIMP #41 *The Fraternity of Dirt #50* *Just because its dirt doesn't make it low tech.* What Can Dirt Do For You? Nikon Club Member #35

08-17-2011, 09:27 PM	#6
GDP Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Posts: 939	If you want to really combat algea get a few ottos and make sure your nitrates dont build. __________________ Shrimptopia Shrimp Town (20G) (3G) Shrimpsville Canon Pimp Club #026 Disclaimer: Take my advice with a grain of salt. I only give advice based on first hand knowledge or from the knowledge of others. If im wrong please let me know.

08-18-2011, 12:45 PM	#7
Patriot Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 895	I might have to do that. Im pretty sure they don't get very big do they? __________________ Proudly Serving in the United States Armed Forces, 2009-Present SUNSUN PIMP #41 *The Fraternity of Dirt #50* *Just because its dirt doesn't make it low tech.* What Can Dirt Do For You? Nikon Club Member #35

08-18-2011, 04:36 PM	#8
GDP Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Posts: 939	No they are tiny little buggers. About the size of a full grown neon terta. Maybe slightly longer. __________________ Shrimptopia Shrimp Town (20G) (3G) Shrimpsville Canon Pimp Club #026 Disclaimer: Take my advice with a grain of salt. I only give advice based on first hand knowledge or from the knowledge of others. If im wrong please let me know.

08-18-2011, 04:38 PM	#9
10gallonplanted Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gainesville, GA Posts: 1,674	There is no such thing as too much plants, in my opinion.

08-18-2011, 10:43 PM	#10
Patriot Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 895	looks like im going to go buy some after work then. how long does it usually take for plants to roots into the driftwood? __________________ Proudly Serving in the United States Armed Forces, 2009-Present SUNSUN PIMP #41 *The Fraternity of Dirt #50* *Just because its dirt doesn't make it low tech.* What Can Dirt Do For You? Nikon Club Member #35

08-19-2011, 11:58 PM	#12
HD Blazingwolf Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 4,747	depends.. on the conditions. my anubias when i had then did it in 3 weeks.. but every tank is different __________________ Sump Pimp #7 75G Rainbowfish Journal

08-20-2011, 03:12 AM	#13
CobraGuppy Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (27/100%) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 843	Awesome tank, i really like your anubias Do you have an fauna in the tank ? I can't seem to find any unless they're all hiding. and if not, what do you plan to stock it with ? __________________ 5.5G RCS Journal

08-20-2011, 10:44 AM	#14
Patriot Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 895	I have 10 tetras, 5 ottos, and five Amano Shrimp (6 total counting one already in tank) waiting to be added as I type this. I want to take it slow and not rush anything. What are some other fish that can be added that won't be crowded? __________________ Proudly Serving in the United States Armed Forces, 2009-Present SUNSUN PIMP #41 *The Fraternity of Dirt #50* *Just because its dirt doesn't make it low tech.* What Can Dirt Do For You? Nikon Club Member #35

08-20-2011, 10:30 PM	#15
jslmsca Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 40	Beautiful tank. What is the green one with the short, pointed leaves, behind the drift wood, in the middle?

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