Thinking about it

[ebettalover963]

I have a 30G tank that will soon be a community tank, and I'm thinking of doing plants. I've already read the forum on how to set up a on how to set up a soil based tank, I was just wondering if you could plant a non-soil based tank? If I'm able to do it, and if I set it up like November 3rd and I plan to add fish after X-mas, will that be enough time?
Thanks

[moonsand0wls]

Originally Posted by ebettalover963

I have a 30G tank that will soon be a community tank, and I'm thinking of doing plants. I've already read the forum on how to set up a on how to set up a soil based tank, I was just wondering if you could plant a non-soil based tank? If I'm able to do it, and if I set it up like November 3rd and I plan to add fish after X-mas, will that be enough time?
Thanks

I had a non-soil base planted tank. Infact, I don't use soil. I use gravel. And have you cycled your tank?

[ebettalover963]

working on it

[kfryman]

Two things since your question has been answered. Wait to add plants until the cycle is over and add plants at least a week before fish. This will give them the chance to grow back from melting a bit. Also get a 6500k bulb, as plants need a certain color spectrum, and 6500k is good if you are limited to one bulb.

[Romad]

Try to find some really small gravel to mix in or use as the first layer of your aquarium bed. I found it to be a lot easier to plant roots in.

Good luck!

[ebettalover963]

ok thanks