What do I get to keep these alive?

Juniperbrea
  • #1
Okay, So I've finally ordered my plants for my 5.5 gallon one betta, one snail tank. (to be added later)

This is what I ordered:
2x Anubias Nana - Bare Root
1x Dwarf Sagittaria - Bunch
1x Wisteria - Bare Root
2x Anacharis - Bunch Plant

So my question is, what do I get to keep these alive? I'm wondering in regards to root tabs and the such... I know co2, but will probably do a DIY for that sometime in the future...

Here are my specs so far:
Lighting: 2 minI CFL 6500K bulbs
Substrate: 2-3 inches eco-complete topped off with 1 inch gravel
 
QQQUUUUAADDD
  • #2
All very easy to keep plants. Beware, if you temp. is over 76 F your anacharis will melt. I had some in 80 degree betta water and it was melting and getting really messy. I moved it over to my CPD tank.

Attatch the anubias to driftwood with some black thread. Or you can wedge them between rocks.

The dwarf sag should be planted in the substrate.

Wisteria can either be floated or planted.

If you temp is higher than 76, I would refrain from keeping anacharis in the tank.

What wattage are the bulbs. This will help to decide whether or not you need CO2.

For ferts, I would start off dosing with Flourish Comp.
 
APColorado
  • #3
Okay, So I've finally ordered my plants for my 5.5 gallon one betta, one snail tank. (to be added later)

This is what I ordered:
2x Anubias Nana - Bare Root
1x Dwarf Sagittaria - Bunch
1x Wisteria - Bare Root
2x Anacharis - Bunch Plant

So my question is, what do I get to keep these alive? I'm wondering in regards to root tabs and the such... I know co2, but will probably do a DIY for that sometime in the future...

Here are my specs so far:
Lighting: 2 minI CFL 6500K bulbs
Substrate: 2-3 inches eco-complete topped off with 1 inch gravel

What site did you order it from?
 
Juniperbrea
  • Thread Starter
  • #4
Oh no! for the Anacharis and the Wisteria... I was planning on keeping it warm for the betta, about 78-80 ...

hmmmmm....

the bulbs are 13w each

So they haven't shipped my order, I could ammend it I suppose... what would you suggest instead of those?

Thanks for the quick reply!
 
Juniperbrea
  • Thread Starter
  • #5
QQQUUUUAADDD
  • #6
You have a good amount of light. I would really try to setup a DIY CO2 system ASAP. This will help prevent algae.

The wisteria will probably be fine.
 

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