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Originally Posted by kastotrin
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.
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Your good as far as lighting, as to how densely you intend to plant, you might want to look at some of Seachems Flourish Excel. Also once the water is dechlorinated and the right temp you can add plants, but you may want to get fish soon after that because they help keep up nutrients...