Looking for plant information

[Punkrulz]

Hey guys,

I'm partially interested in planting plants into my 10g fish tank, and possibly my 55g when I get it. Are there any websites out there dedicated to teaching people what kind of plants to get, best places to obtain them, how to care for them, etc? I'm definitely looking for a newbie friendly website that will guide the way for me in this endeavor.

Thanks!

 

[TabMorte]

Punk, very first things first, what kind of light do you have in your 10G?

What I did was got one potted plant that I knew I had the light for and started with that to see how I did, now that that's thriving I'm going to add more. But that's the slow and steady method of learning to plant.

There's tons of people around here that have some wonderful information, also I've found this web site useful. I don't buy from them but they have clearly posted needs for every plant they sell which is a good selection.

 

[Punkrulz]

Tab,

Right now I have a 10g tank, using 2x 10watt fluorescent bulbs that claim to be full spectrum. 2wpg. To me that sounds like the most methodical way of going about this... not get a plant and build your tank around it, but get a plant that the tank can already manage!

 

[epond83]

posting in the plant section also PlantGeek.net - Your Aquatic Plant Resource is a good place for plant info

 

[ishar]

The Planted Tank is an excellent site I find, with good plant profiles and a very active and helpful forum.

 

[TabMorte]

I'm told Java Fern and Java moss is the best starter plant but with 2WPG you have enough lighting for many plants.

 

[alter40]

Javas, anubias, and crypts are all great for low light tanks but you could probably even try some medium light plants in there and see how they do in your tank. Thats what I have done with mine and they have done well so far (about 2 weeks) and show encouraging growth.

 

[TabMorte]

I have 2 WPG and I"ve got a moderate light sword. Sadly no higher light ones... yet. That microsword will be there one day!