Newbie Want To Set Up Planted Tank

Hi! Bro & Sis

Would like to set up a 3' Planted Tank. Would like to know whether I can set up one without any filter, pump and CO2. Just the plants, small shrimp.

Please advise

You can do without C02 by choosing a low tech setup, but you cannot do without a filter.

Originally Posted by thmejlfm

Hi! Bro & Sis

Would like to set up a 3' Planted Tank. Would like to know whether I can set up one without any filter, pump and CO2. Just the plants, small shrimp.

Please advise

a filter is a must, if not how do u break down the waste ??
co2, not a must, chiller too

basically your setup can only fit hardy plants.

You can read more about the nitrate cycle and you will understand why a filter is required.

bro filter is a must for planted tank.. it also help in your water movement too, which is important for the plant to take in fert.. and stop grown of bba or other algae..

may i ask which type of filter is recommended? i'm having an OHF, but i'm thinking of switching to sponge filter if it means increasing the number of CO2 in the water. please advise

Originally Posted by thmejlfm

Hi! Bro & Sis

Would like to set up a 3' Planted Tank. Would like to know whether I can set up one without any filter, pump and CO2. Just the plants, small shrimp.

Please advise

better to have a filter... 3 ft of stagnant water with no fish, only small shrimp is a mosquito breeding ground...

[burntrubber]

If no CO2 is injected, then any type of filter can be used. Plants are limited to hardy ones like some floating plants, ferns,nanas but variety is also quite alot for these types so use your imagination. Main concern will be temperature. Keep the temperature below 28-29deg C. Get an aquarium fan if necessary.

Originally Posted by burntrubber

If no CO2 is injected, then any type of filter can be used. Plants are limited to hardy ones like some floating plants, ferns,nanas but variety is also quite alot for these types so use your imagination. Main concern will be temperature. Keep the temperature below 28-29deg C. Get an aquarium fan if necessary.

ok thanx alot~

Do take note of the flow rate of the filter to accomodate your 3ft tank. If the filter is too small, it will cause problem to the water condition.