jack--sos

jus wondering, do fully planted tanks have to be a sand substrate? or can they be gravel?

Butterfly

Gravel is usually better since plants tend to stay planted better. There are also special plant substrates, of which Eco-Complete is the only one I've tried. I tend to use a different type of plants in my sand tanks than my gravel tanks.
Carol

jack--sos

thanks carol

i am thinking of getting a planted 55 gallon soon

Butterfly

You will love planted tanks. Let us know how it's going.
carol

jack--sos

will do ... it may take a while to get the funds for it though

it may even end up being a gift from santa

Butterfly

thats fine. we all do things by bits and pieces at times. The research time before hand is so much fun. Do you have an idea of what plants you want to use?
Carol

jack--sos

things that will withstand my buenos aires tetras :P i have read they will destroy most plants

Butterfly

Java Fern
http://www.plantgeek.net/plantguide_...rn&type=Search
Anubias
http://www.plantgeek.net/plantguide_...as&type=Search
Bolbitis
http://www.plantgeek.net/plantguide_...is&type=Search
These are a few of my favorite "tough" to kill or destroy plants. They all have a Rhizome
http://www.plantgeek.net/glossary_viewer.php?gid=27
that is attached to rocks, wood or decor. They are literally indestructable. these are the type plants I use in both my gravel and sand tanks.
These are all low light plants.
Carol

jack--sos

wow thank carol

il have a look through those later

cant wait to get them now

Butterfly

Welcome! enjoy!
Carol