hi,

i'm new to tis hobby. but i just luv d planted aquariums all of u hv.
so i've decided to start 1, with a tank of 1.5' x 1.5' x 2' ht.

wat are d basics i need? i really dont know anything at all.....

is there any links or any write-ups abt the basics?
i did some goolging but still a bit confused..

thks.

hi guys,

i would like to try n since i m a beginner i decide to use a small tank.
wud appreciate your advises...

tank : 10 liters
subscrate : ADA
gravel : buy from shop
light : approx 10W
type of plant : wud like to try small carpet plants, eg hairgrass or HC
extra : tetra nitrate minus, water conditioner

how i set-up :
1. set substrate on bottom of tank. how much shd i put? in inches...
2. rinse gravel n set on top of subsrate, approx 1", is it enough? shd i mix with some substrate to make up 2nd layer?

my questions :
1. filter, how big or how many liters water flow shd i choose for my small tank?
2. i will try to look for Tetra nitrate minus in granule form and spread on 2nd layer of gravel, and then add another layer of gravel. is it ok?

i use the method i found in youtube as i didn't know how, is it ok?
i have not tot of CO2 as i believe my tank is small, shd i also buy CO2?
wat temp shd i keep d water?
ideal ph level?
if i use tap water n just add water conditioner, is it ok?
i intend to just keep a few shrimps in d tank, no fish.

appreciate your adv n feedback....

[quote=pinchboyz,Dec 5 2009, 09:44 PM]
1) why u wanna put gravel on top of ADA aquasoil?
2) what is tetra nitrate minus ? with a develope and healthy bacteria system, u dun need tat
3) CO2? since u mentioned hairgrass, is a CO2 must must plant

hi pinchboyz,

thks for your reply...
like i said, a newbie...saw it on youtube...how to set up a planted aquarium.
they put substrate at bottom n then top it with a layer of gravel...

wat u thk? no need gravel? just the layer of substrate will do?

d nitrate minus is to make sure tat food for algae is eliminated so tat algae will not gorw in your tank as said in youtube...

hi chuppy,

i dont understand wat u mean....so only use ADA soil....no need add any other layers?
will try the link u adv...thks...

hi chuppy2 & pinchboyz.........

thks for the links.....i understand now......can i just ask how much is a CO2 system set-up, d most basic ( affordable also but good enough to use )?

is there any other less costly alternative to ADA soil ADA power sand n d rest of ADA products for the tank eg, Penac P & W, Bacter 100, clear super, etc......the reason is i dont want to spend so much on 1st time n it turns out to be unsuccessful...

am currently sourcing for a table/bench for the aquarium....will buy a 31ltr size....

thks again

This post has been edited by pskk: Dec 7 2009, 12:36 AM

hi guys,

thk u all for your feedback n adv.....will stick to ADA...