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coltin wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:55 am To keep your plants thriving, I'd recommend keeping your tank lights on for around 10-12 hours a day. You'll want to monitor the algae growth on your glass and adjust the lighting time accordingly. If you notice a lot of green algae, try reducing the light by an hour and see how it goes over the next couple of weeks. On the other hand, if there's no algae, you can try increasing the lighting period by an hour and keep an eye on it. A small amount of algae is usually a sign that your lighting time is just right.

For your tank, I think Ambulia, Hygrophila polysperma, or H. ruba/rubra would be great options. Elodia is also a good choice, but I'd avoid buying it in the winter since it tends to fall apart. Hydrilla and common Zorchzon sword plant are also worth considering, as well as narrow Vallis. Water Sprite (Ceratopteris thalictroides/cornuta) is another good option, and it can either float on the surface or be planted in the substrate.

When planting, make sure to bury the roots of the plants in the gravel, except for the Water Sprite which can just float. Adding an iron-based aquarium plant fertiliser can really help your plants thrive. I've found that liquid iron-based fertilisers work better than the tablet forms, although you can also push the tablets under the roots of the plants for good results.

I personally use Sera Florena liquid plant fertiliser, but there are other brands out there too. One thing to avoid is adding carbon fertiliser to your tank - it's just not necessary.

coltin wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:55 am To keep your plants thriving, I'd recommend keeping your tank lights on for around 10-12 hours a day. You'll want to monitor the algae growth on your glass and adjust the lighting time accordingly. If you notice a lot of green algae, try reducing the light by an hour and see how it goes over the next couple of weeks. On the other hand, if there's no algae, you can try increasing the lighting period by an hour and keep an eye on it. A small amount of algae is usually a sign that your lighting time is just right.

For your tank, I think Ambulia, Hygrophila polysperma, or H. ruba/rubra would be great options. Elodia is also a good choice, but I'd avoid buying it in the winter since it tends to fall apart. Hydrilla and common Zorchzon sword plant are also worth considering, as well as narrow Vallis. Water Sprite (Ceratopteris thalictroides/cornuta) is another good option, and it can either float on the surface or be planted in the substrate.

When planting, make sure to bury the roots of the plants in the gravel, except for the Water Sprite which can just float. Adding an iron-based aquarium plant fertiliser can really help your plants thrive. I've found that liquid iron-based fertilisers work better than the tablet forms, although you can also push the tablets under the roots of the plants for good results.

I personally use Sera Florena liquid plant fertiliser, but there are other brands out there too. One thing to avoid is adding carbon fertiliser to your tank - it's just not necessary.

coltin wrote: ↑Mon May 29, 2023 7:55 am To keep your plants thriving, I'd recommend keeping your tank lights on for around 10-12 hours a day. You'll want to monitor the algae growth on your glass and adjust the lighting time accordingly. If you notice a lot of green algae, try reducing the light by an hour and see how it goes over the next couple of weeks. On the other hand, if there's no algae, you can try increasing the lighting period by an hour and keep an eye on it. A small amount of algae is usually a sign that your lighting time is just right.

For your tank, I think Ambulia, Hygrophila polysperma, or H. ruba/rubra would be great options. Elodia is also a good choice, but I'd avoid buying it in the winter since it tends to fall apart. Hydrilla and common Zorchzon sword plant are also worth considering, as well as narrow Vallis. Water Sprite (Ceratopteris thalictroides/cornuta) is another good option, and it can either float on the surface or be planted in the substrate.

When planting, make sure to bury the roots of the plants in the gravel, except for the Water Sprite which can just float. Adding an iron-based aquarium plant fertiliser can really help your plants thrive. I've found that liquid iron-based fertilisers work better than the tablet forms, although you can also push the tablets under the roots of the plants for good results.

I personally use Sera Florena liquid plant fertiliser, but there are other brands out there too. One thing to avoid is adding carbon fertiliser to your tank - it's just not necessary.