Novice Planted tank.. 2 m old.

[Ram]

Hi!
I think I should hide the filter. actually I made hang on filter but my power head is not sucking the water. As far as scaping, I will definately try your advice. thank you for professional advice.

[SCORPIO]

Hi!
I think I should hide the filter. actually I made hang on filter but my power head is not sucking the water. As far as scaping, I will definately try your advice. thank you for professional advice.

You can also hide the filter behind the rocks.

[vikramdutta11]

Grow some stem plants, the filter will automatically hide

[parthapratim22]

Wish you had posted query before purchasing plants.

From whom you have purchased plants?

I generally see a bunch 25plants...

Plants: The tank size you have, you need atleast 5-7 variety plants each 25-50 numbers. Valsneria may not grow in glut. I would suggest try to buy more plants, keep a good 2500/- budget for that, if you are short in budget, please make it then go in a shot. There are many thread over here and internet where you will find how to do plantation, generally in groups.

Lighting: Also increase the lighting to 3 more pll.


CO2: Glut is a good option for CO2, still set your mind to inves another 7.5-8K in cylinder if you really wanted to be successfully and easily grow plants.

Substrate: Is also good enough to grow maximum plants. Just level it in the front, try to keep 1.5inch in the front and 3-5inch in the back.

Filter: Keep the filter vertically, this way reduces the life of it. YOu can forget about hiding it now, as thats secondary to secondary.

Aquascape: I generally suggest to go when you are on the first step to start a tank, and now you are half way traveled. SO please forget, jus add more plants. a lush green well placed and trimmed tank is also an aquascape. That you can do easily.

Any further issue do post.

[Ram]

Hi! Partha,
Thank you for sharing your knowledge coupled with experience. I bought plants from bunnycart.com and also from olx Delhi. I spent about 2000/- and the left over are visible in my tank.

Before I invest more, planning to get some trimmings from other hobbyists in the forum. This would teach me where I was going wrong.
Iam presently using diy co2 and also glut. I read on the forum that vallis don't go well with glut. But I read it after I ordered.

I think you are right, I will not change the scape but try to put some wood and plant more. I made diy wood with guava branches.

Please keep educating me. Mine is a transferable job so I would like to keep it lowtech till I settle permanently.

Greetings
Ram