Getting A New Tank

I would like to get a new tank in about a month. I want a community live planted tank but......I've never owned live plants. im thinking a 20 gallon setup with a new stand. Anyone know where i can get that for cheap? Any suggestions for plants and tank would be greatly appreciated!
Thank You!

 

If you're in USA petco do a$1 per gallon tank sale.

if you get a 50 watt light you could try dwarf hairgrass, hornwort, ambulias or duckweed.

 

okay i will thank you

 

You'll need to check with your local Petco to find out when they do that sale as it is a sporadic event, but man when it happens it opens us up to a lot more options. The 40long is a an amazing tank and offers a great space for plants. The lowness in depth makes even a low light LED work better as there is less water for the light to pass through.
I hope this helps.
Brian

 

Yeah that sale is great. I got a 29G instead of a 20G (had planned on getting a 20G originally) because of the great deal. Were you thinking a 20 long or 20 high? If you're thinking a 20 long then I'd just get a 29G because the stand/light will cost the same for both, and you get more tank!

 

yes i was thinking about that so i might just get a 29 gallon. Thank You!

 

Good idea! That size opens up a lot of doors for fish species. IMO a 20G is just a big 10G when it comes to fish availability!

 

The difference between a 20G and a 29G is angelfish.

 

Or a pearl gourami.

Love angels but I put a pearl in mine as the centerpiece fish.

And he know it, hangs at the front, showing off!

 

Angelfish are worth it.. mine was a defective dwarf who got picked on and turned into the tank captain in a few short months. Look on your local fb yardsale sites. That's where the tank deals are. Plant before you stock!