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kastotrin · 02-20-2007, 12:41 PM

Hi all, I'm new to this site and need some help with a new 5.5g *maybe* planted tank I'm thinking about setting up. I already have a 10g nano-reef and am looking for a freshwater tank that is not as much maintenance but it still not your typical tank. I just wanted to know what exactly I would need to start and maintain a planted tank. I figured I would need something like Seachem's Flourite for substrate, I already have a HOB running AC, Stealth heater, and I was going to use a Coralife Mini-Compact 50/50 20W lamp for lighting. Besides that, what else would I need to maintain a planted tank? Is the lighting sufficient for plant growth? If using distilled water could I put plants in the tank immeadietly after setting up the tank and getting the water to the desired temperature? Sorry, I know its a lot of questions but I would apperciate any advice you could give me.

02-20-2007, 12:41 PM	#1
kastotrin Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 25 Posts: 3	Help with new 5.5 planted Hi all, I'm new to this site and need some help with a new 5.5g maybe planted tank I'm thinking about setting up. I already have a 10g nano-reef and am looking for a freshwater tank that is not as much maintenance but it still not your typical tank. I just wanted to know what exactly I would need to start and maintain a planted tank. I figured I would need something like Seachem's Flourite for substrate, I already have a HOB running AC, Stealth heater, and I was going to use a Coralife Mini-Compact 50/50 20W lamp for lighting. Besides that, what else would I need to maintain a planted tank? Is the lighting sufficient for plant growth? If using distilled water could I put plants in the tank immeadietly after setting up the tank and getting the water to the desired temperature? Sorry, I know its a lot of questions but I would apperciate any advice you could give me.