Andrew1234 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Hi, i am starting up a 300 liter planted aquarium. What fertilizers and what brands are best for plant growth? Also what equipment is needed for plants? I am planning on purchasing a Co2 system and fluorescent tubing for lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt2000 Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Have you thought about having dirted substrate? Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heintz.G Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 It all depends on the type of plants you want. Low light. Medium light. High light. Or a mix of all of the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ageofaquariums Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Yep, planted tanks are just like reefs in that the stock decides the optimal equipment choice. The other big thing to keep in mind is balance. You want nutrients, CO2 and lighting to be in balance. Too much or little of either will cause problems. And nature usually fixes such problems with an algae bloom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebelle Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) Your best bet is go see someone who is running planted tanks. See their setup and get to know what plants and fish you like. There are easy ways or very expensive ones to set up a planted tank. Usually people are happy to share their experiences. Edited January 10, 2016 by bluebelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
