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**Damon** · 11-08-2007, 03:47 PM

Eco-complete is nice, but very pricey compared to flourite.
More light keeps foreground plants lower. Something to keep in mind no matter what you go with (I would go with a nice aquatic clover).

Stem plants are easier to maintain than runners and rhizomes, especially for background plants (just cut and go).

CO2 has way more benefits than cost when it comes to planted tanks.

Crypts are slow growers. If that is your desired ending still plant fast growers first (hygrophilia) while your tank settles in the first 2 months. Fast growers keep algae at bay till the tank settles.

Mulm is indispensable when starting your tank. Use it under your substrate.

11-08-2007, 03:47 PM	#5
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Eco-complete is nice, but very pricey compared to flourite. More light keeps foreground plants lower. Something to keep in mind no matter what you go with (I would go with a nice aquatic clover). Stem plants are easier to maintain than runners and rhizomes, especially for background plants (just cut and go). CO2 has way more benefits than cost when it comes to planted tanks. Crypts are slow growers. If that is your desired ending still plant fast growers first (hygrophilia) while your tank settles in the first 2 months. Fast growers keep algae at bay till the tank settles. Mulm is indispensable when starting your tank. Use it under your substrate. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)