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Sorry if I posted this in the wrong section, but I haven't seen where else this should go.
I'm trying to grow some plants in my aquarium. I have tried in the past, but I wasn't successful, so here I go again. I was wondering what is the best approach and where to really start. I found tons of info on the net, but it's confusing. I started with fertilizer tabs and good light. I bought java fern and moss to start with. They are doing ok, but other plants that were suggested in the aquarium store not so much. I started adding equilibrium for plants and keep checking water hardness. I know I need co2 system, but not sure what is the best choice. Rogers aquarium sells one that they're using, but there is no info on the package, so I'm not sure on how to properly use it (placement, hook-up, adjustments etc.). It all sounds so easy when they explain it to me in the store right there. I have a good memory but I would like to confirm with someone to make sure I'm doing it right, you know what I mean. Any info on how you guys started and how long it took for you to have those beautiful underwater gardens would be appreciated. Oh and what plants I should get and what to stay away from for now. Thanx a bunch.
Viera
I'm trying to grow some plants in my aquarium. I have tried in the past, but I wasn't successful, so here I go again. I was wondering what is the best approach and where to really start. I found tons of info on the net, but it's confusing. I started with fertilizer tabs and good light. I bought java fern and moss to start with. They are doing ok, but other plants that were suggested in the aquarium store not so much. I started adding equilibrium for plants and keep checking water hardness. I know I need co2 system, but not sure what is the best choice. Rogers aquarium sells one that they're using, but there is no info on the package, so I'm not sure on how to properly use it (placement, hook-up, adjustments etc.). It all sounds so easy when they explain it to me in the store right there. I have a good memory but I would like to confirm with someone to make sure I'm doing it right, you know what I mean. Any info on how you guys started and how long it took for you to have those beautiful underwater gardens would be appreciated. Oh and what plants I should get and what to stay away from for now. Thanx a bunch.
Viera