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**Damon** · 01-30-2005, 11:33 AM

Correct on the lighting. You'll have problem growing ricca on gravel. you could float it though. As for the spectrum, it really doesn't matter. Plants look better in the 6500-10000K range but grow just fine in 3000K. I can't think of any sword that will fit in a 30 gallon. You could try one as a centerpiece but will have to trim it often. The crypts and anubias are nice looking but very slow growing. You want some fast growin plants to help soak up the extra nutrients until the tank gets balanced. Remember to plant heavy at the start. It'll pay off in the long run.

01-30-2005, 11:33 AM	#5
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Re: planting a 30 gallon hexagon Correct on the lighting. You'll have problem growing ricca on gravel. you could float it though. As for the spectrum, it really doesn't matter. Plants look better in the 6500-10000K range but grow just fine in 3000K. I can't think of any sword that will fit in a 30 gallon. You could try one as a centerpiece but will have to trim it often. The crypts and anubias are nice looking but very slow growing. You want some fast growin plants to help soak up the extra nutrients until the tank gets balanced. Remember to plant heavy at the start. It'll pay off in the long run. __________________ 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)