10gallon setup

[ErnieG]

This tank was just setup minutes ago using item from my local pond, everything was from the pond excluding the flowerpots. Yes these plants are from my pond lol I couldn't believe it either.

 

[Greengirl]

Really cool, do you know what the plants are?

 

[ErnieG]

Thanks Alex, trying to find out what they are as well.

 

[zackcrack00]

Nice looking tank, bud!

 

[ErnieG]

Thanks Zack, hey Alex I found out that the plants are red ludwigia plants.

 

[Greengirl]

Cool! Are they frequently used for tanks? Do they have any interesting properties?

 

[ErnieG]

Cool! Are they frequently used for tanks? Do they have any interesting properties?

Thanks, I'm not really sure what your asking lol.

 

[b considine]

Yes, various Ludwigia are commonly used in planted aquariums. Possibly Ludwigia palustris. May flower if grown emersed.

Blaise

 

[Greengirl]

I meant, what are they known for? What conditions do they need, and what do they do to water chemistry. I wonder what the flowers look like.

 

[mchambers]

You should just search Ludwigia and you'll find tons of information.

 

[ErnieG]

I don't think they need special conditions becausthe my local pond is pretty bad lol, they don't do anything to the ph or hardness.

 

[Forester]

Cool tank! Youre lucky to have a pond in your backyard.

Lucas

 

[ErnieG]

Thanks Lucas, yes it's right down the street from my house. I put some oak leaves in my tank to lower ph, does anyone know how long it will take for the water to actually be effected by the leaves?

 

[Forester]

Im not sure but my advice would be to use malaysian drftwood to lower the ph. I do that and it keeps it at 6.6

 

[Jmty]

Rain water will put you at 6.


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[ErnieG]

Im not sure but my advice would be to use malaysian drftwood to lower the ph. I do that and it keeps it at 6.6

I have drift wood in my other tank and your right it does keep it down, mine stays at 6.5 even when I do water changes. I don't have access to drift wood right now.

 

[ErnieG]

Rain water will put you at 6.


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U mean do a water change with rainwater or fill up with rainwater? How often would I have to do that?

 

[Tony]

You've sort of inspired me to go out and check out my local pond.

Have some outdoor containers to stock here once the weather gets a bit warmer.

Thanks!

 

[ErnieG]

No problem Tony, I'm glad i inspired you. I Take my kids to the local pond all the time and they pointed the plants out to me, when I took a closer look I couldn't believe we had good plants in are pond. Makes u not want to buy plants lol.

 

[scientist0724]

I agree with Blaise that the plants are more than likely Ludwigia palustris, as it is a native plant.

Arlene