New to plants . Starting up again

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    Sounds really good ...
     
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    @JAX ... what about bottomfeeders ... Cory's ... ?
     
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    That can work...just be careful if you decide to get apistos. They tend to spend most of their time on the bottom, so when they in spawning behavior...they tend to get aggresive while defending their territories
     
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    I had a beautiful female German ram in a 3 foot setup that became highly defensive over a breeding trap full of guppy fry ... was beautiful
     
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    Howsit Howsit
     
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    Hi and Welcome!
     
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    Welcome! Good to meet you yesterday too!

    Please post some pics of your past/current tanks. Would love to see.
     
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    Yeah @AdrianT . I know the pics are just about overdue but I will try this weekend to start a thread with some pics of my current tank ... BTW thanks for the shrimps . They are settling in really nicely , a really stunning surprise ...
     
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    Welcome..

    If you need to planted tanks, the best is to start with the following:
    - mosses
    - anubias
    - ferns


    Rocks and wood you can easily get, use granite, and for wood, look for vine roots, or buy online..

    Dose ferts.. start with just 4 hours of light, good filtration and Bob's your Uncle.. simple..
     
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    Thanks @Luis Embalo .

    The tank is up and cycled and running for about 3 - 4 weeks now with plenty plants , rockwork , vine branches , snails , fish and CRS .
    As I said , will post pics asap ... seems youre all anxious to se it
     
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    YEAH @AdrianT . Thanks for the shrimp man ! they settled in nicely . slow drip and they were good to go . They're the coolest little things to watch ... thanks again !
     
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