Planted

With this article it is my hope to help those that are interested in a Planted Discus Tank achieve their goals through a pictorial step-by-step setup using gravel and sand as a substrate. I will also discuss some of the planning that is involved in such a setup. Links to sites mentioned will be placed at the end of this article. - [Details]

So, you are going to set up a new Planted Tank! First of all, congratulations. A Planted freshwater tank can be one of the most beautiful tanks around, even matching exotic reef tanks. And the fish that live in heavily planted tanks often look much more colorful and healthy than the same fish in a non-planted tank. The plants provide plenty of cover, allowing fish to feel more safe and secure. And the plants can keep water much cleaner than any filter ever invented. - [Details]

After a handful of requests, I have made a downloadable windows application that includes the Nutrient Calculator, CO2 Calculator, and CO2 Chart from this website. - [Details]