michelleml

I am a newbie and have recently set up a 55 gallon tank. would like to have live plants but not sure what all i will need. so im hoping to learn what i can from this site

Michelle

mudboots

Welcome to APC Michelle, and Howdy from the opposite edge of Texas' Piney Woods.

If you're looking for low-no maintenece check the El Natural forums. Set ups using this method range from nothing plugged into a wall except lights to unfiltered water movement with occassional nutrient supplementation.

If you want high tech, get ready to check out forums and threads on proper lighting, filtration, CO2 injection (do-it-yourself versus pressurized), fertilizer dosing, et cetera.

Either way, do A LOT of research before making any concrete decisions.

Also check out the Journals forum to check out what other folks have been experiencing throughout their setups. There's a ton of information on this site and a wealth of experienced knowledge. Dive in an have fun.

Seattle_Aquarist

Hi michelleml,

Welcome to APC! Glad you joined us!

Tex Gal

Glad you found us. If you read the stickies at the beginning of each forum you will find a lot of info. There are plenty of friendly people around to help.