harpercrane

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Shawnie

welcome to fishlore!!!! love the kids at an early age getting into the fish hobby

www.plantgeek.com has some great pictures and explains a ton of about lighting and such for each plant..I would check out the java ferns, moss etc and the anubias...those are pretty easy for beginners

I will caution on your barbs though..they are notorious fin nippers especially if not in a proper school of 6 or more....they will start getting after your angels delicate fins so maybe check out craigslist.org to find a good deal very soon! good luck with the tank!

eiginh

Yep! You need to determine how many watts per gallon do you have and if you want to keep low light med light or high light plants. med-high light plants need co2 more than the fish inhabitants give off so you may need to use flourish excel or a co2 system which cost a lot. Having a nutrient based substrate will also help plants grow better but plants can grow with regular substrate but I prefer having substrates with nutrients in it. If you do go with the more demanding plants you may need to get your fertilizers as well. I'm sure they're are more info I can't just think of any atm.

I totally agree with Shawnie, I put two angels in my dad's barb tank and man they nipped the heck out of one and died. I was lucky enough to save the other which is hanging out in my 10g until I find him a better home.

Check this out as well, it may inspire you to what kind of plants and how you want to aquascape your tank.

http://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.or...=view-showcase

harpercrane

eiginh

Yep! Don't wait til they mature it may be too late. What also helps is plantedtank.net

Shawnie

I do yes....the tank doesnt have enough room for them and their school size is much too small ...they will get bored and start after the angels

in bigger schools , they are so busy getting a pecking order amongst themselves, they dont bother others usually.....but there is exceptions to all fish rules....

peacemaker92

Hi Harper and WELCOME TO FISHLORE!

Great looking tank you have for your daughter there Tiger barbs are known for their behavior in nipping fins. So I'd suggest getting them some more tiger barbs because they do better in groups then re-homing your angel to a new tank. Other members might have more input about that. Best of luck and hope you enjoy your stay here in FL!

harpercrane

Lucy

Welcome to FishLore
Java Moss has done really well in my 10g.
Best of luck with your tank.