Hi all,
I've had aquariums for many years and they've always been planted.
I know that many people successfully do Axolotls and plants, so am looking to pick your brain if you're one of those people.
- Heaters: I know generally people don't use heaters in Axie tanks, but am wondering if any of you with plants do, maybe to keep the temperature from dropping below say 60? I was thinking of using a regulator that would turn the heater on if tank is below 55 or 60, and a fan if above 66... OR if you don't heat your tank and your plants do OK, even better.
- Light: Axies don't like it, plants do. I currently have a Finnex Stingray LED. I don't see a way to hook it up to a dimmer. I'm wondering if it would be OK to keep this light - assure there are lots of hides, and I do have a lot of Water Lettuce that covers most of the surface. OR should I buy a light that can accommodate a dimmer? What do you do for light schedules?
- Ferts: I typically use a small dose of Flourish at each weekly water change, have read mixed reports on using it and not in Axie tanks. Some people say it's not needed. What is your experience? I'd rather errr on the side of caution, but just looking for your opinions.
I think that's it - thanks!
I've had aquariums for many years and they've always been planted.
I know that many people successfully do Axolotls and plants, so am looking to pick your brain if you're one of those people.
- Heaters: I know generally people don't use heaters in Axie tanks, but am wondering if any of you with plants do, maybe to keep the temperature from dropping below say 60? I was thinking of using a regulator that would turn the heater on if tank is below 55 or 60, and a fan if above 66... OR if you don't heat your tank and your plants do OK, even better.
- Light: Axies don't like it, plants do. I currently have a Finnex Stingray LED. I don't see a way to hook it up to a dimmer. I'm wondering if it would be OK to keep this light - assure there are lots of hides, and I do have a lot of Water Lettuce that covers most of the surface. OR should I buy a light that can accommodate a dimmer? What do you do for light schedules?
- Ferts: I typically use a small dose of Flourish at each weekly water change, have read mixed reports on using it and not in Axie tanks. Some people say it's not needed. What is your experience? I'd rather errr on the side of caution, but just looking for your opinions.
I think that's it - thanks!