Cnt, Dom & Standoyo,

Thanks for the helpful info.

1) Will probably start off with plants that require low light and easy maintainence.

FYI, I went by to 88 Marine (Sunwaymas) & Han Yang (Klang, so Bl**dy far) Both currently have very limited stock and there are not very nice. 88 Marine will have new stocks from Wednesday onwards (plants prices reasonable). will check it out later, while Han Yang (plants prices are not cheap eventhough it is in Klang) (the guy Yik says that he gets his stock from JB and as u know it, it is flooded, so not likely to get any new stocks for awhile (he gets his stocks every Friday). Kin Fatt in Kepong also very limited plants, prices are cheaper than the other 2.


2) The guy Yik says that 2x 20W are definitely not enough light. So am likely to get another set of lighting, where to get the T5 tube & how much & is it a 20w as well ? I know 88 Marine can modify my existing light, but I would rather get another one first. I have read Phillips or NEC brand light tube are good (selling at East Aqua in Ikano). Anyone know where will be a good place to get reasonable lighting set & light tube?

7) What is "PP or Peroxide will do" ?

I was told that the bio medium cannot be use after 1-2 yrs. Is this true ? (forgot the name, I have those red color looking one - for RM45 for 500g) Can the bacteria grow back again if I have used a few type of medicine in my tank with my filters on ? Dom, how much are those ADA bacteria ball ? Han Yang- they dont have it.

What about liquid fertiliser ? For maintainence having read in the forum, I can use the PDMM made by someone by the name YTLim for Rm18 (500g). Can I use this as my "all-in-one" solution for my tank to maintain my plants & substrate? This will be a cheaper alternative than those in the market that you need several types like tablets, liquids, etc. is this true ?

I hope to plant this week but I understand that there is a planted tank contest happening in Ikano this staturday, but not sure what time though ? Anyone of you go there. Will be great to meet some sifu there.

Am thinking of getting some ideas on seeing some beautiful planted tanks, before I start mine.

Cheers