I'm basically making this thread to double check on everything and to make sure everything will work out okay for me.
Alright, so to start this off, I have a 5 gallon tank.
(http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hawkeye-5-gal-Tank-Aquarium-Kit-Fish-Aquatic-Pets/14660258)
It's inhabitants right now are one betta named Sprinkles and one African Dwarf Frog named Mr. Froggie. As of right now, they have a gravel substrate with silk plants. Personally, I thought it'd be more fun to begin a new project... a NPT!
The plan is this:
Substrate: Miracle-Gro Organic choice (http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Gro-72986510-Organic-Potting-16-Quart/dp/B000BQLVNI)
Cap: Play Sand
Hardscapes: Driftwood and probably a little cave and terra cotta pot.
Lighting: 5000k fluorescent bulb (it came with my tank, should I buy a 6500k?)
Temperature: Between 75-80
Plants:
Some questions:
Alright, so to start this off, I have a 5 gallon tank.
(http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hawkeye-5-gal-Tank-Aquarium-Kit-Fish-Aquatic-Pets/14660258)
It's inhabitants right now are one betta named Sprinkles and one African Dwarf Frog named Mr. Froggie. As of right now, they have a gravel substrate with silk plants. Personally, I thought it'd be more fun to begin a new project... a NPT!
The plan is this:
Substrate: Miracle-Gro Organic choice (http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Gro-72986510-Organic-Potting-16-Quart/dp/B000BQLVNI)
Cap: Play Sand
Hardscapes: Driftwood and probably a little cave and terra cotta pot.
Lighting: 5000k fluorescent bulb (it came with my tank, should I buy a 6500k?)
Temperature: Between 75-80
Plants:
- Marimo Moss Balls
- Java Moss
- Hornwort
- Anubias Nana
- Water Wisteria
- Maybe frogbit, but I'm still deciding
Some questions:
- While I was reading someone was talking about Trumpet snails being a great help with the soil, but I don't think I can get one since I feel my bio-load is pretty full as is. I read that poking the substrate from time to time with a toothpick or something would help?
- I was reading on some ADF threads and they said sand would pass okay through his system if he were to accidentally swallow some. Is this an absolute positive?
- Completely random, but I have Indian Almond leaves and was wondering if they would be okay to place in the tank now with my ADF. :shock: