A question please

[spellbound]

I've been reading posts and seeing pictures of tanks with live plants. I asked my LFS about purchasing plants for the tank and I was told I don't want them in my tank as they take up all the calcium. I haven't seen this as a problem in my reading and am wondering if I am missing something or they are inacurate about their assessment. Seems from what I have read this is an excellent addition for water purity and I know my "children" would love the fresh eats rather than the dried ones they have been tearing up.
Thank you so much for your advice, Dennise

 

[graveyardworm]

Most macros have very little need for Ca unless you get a variety that does ( Halimeda, Shaving Brush ). As far providing food for your fishies Ulva and Gracillaria probably fit the bill best and neither has a demand for Ca.

 

[spellbound]

Thank you very much for your advice. I'll get ahold of some soon. Dennise