[Alasse]

Now this will not be speedy, i have a few other projects on the go, so not expecting this to fly ahead any time soon

Tank: 3'x18"x18"
Capacity: 190litre or 50gal (approx)
Lighting: 4x 39W T5HO
Filtration: Internal (Canister eventually)
Substrate: DIY mix
Heating: 300W
Decor: Wood, Rocks, Live plants
CO2: Yes DIY
Fertz: Trace, Flourish and Excel
Stock: Tiger Barbs, RTBS & some algae type eater

This is very much a work in progress, heaps more plants to be added over time (as i get my hands on them)

*Java fern will not be staying

 

[sandybottom]

I like the flow of this aquascape. Nice driftwood. The placement of the rocks and wood is very nice.

What are you going to replace the java with? Pennywort or moneywort would be a thought.

Keep us posted.

 

[Alasse]

Updated pic

 

[Alasse]

Update time

FTS

The foreground weed needs trimming again lol The giant cardamine will also require trimming and replanting....

I will be ordering some more plants and goodies for the tank tomorrow, and they should arrive early next week

 

[tankman12]

Looks nice. Are you going to do the baby tears (or pearl weed) long than do dwarf hairgrass in the the front?
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[Alasse]

Looks nice. Are you going to do the baby tears (or pearl weed) long than do dwarf hairgrass in the the front?
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I will probably continue the weed thats in front of the rocks to right to the front of the tank

 

[tankman12]

Oh cool. I have another idea, you obviously dont have to listen to it. But you could do the hairgrass on the parameter, like a white sand beach (how it it only on the border). Than do a thick layer of pearl weed right behind it. Just an idea i thought of .

Look cool either way ;-)
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[Alasse]

I like the weed that is front of the rocks though, extremely fast growing so i can fill in the foreground quite quickly....means i will need to trim often to keep it short, but i like the look of it. There will be hairgrass that will grow through it also i imagine

 

[Alasse]

I have added 11 Neon tetras, with more to be added over the coming weeks.

I will update photo once new plants are in

 

[willow]

it's beautiful !!

 

[Alasse]

Bought another 10 neons, or so i thought, 'cause thats what i paid for, got home and there was 20 in the bag lol

So now stocked with 31 neons, 3 juvies peppermint bristlenose, cherry shrimp and 2 male dwarf gouramis

 

[Alasse]

Back on track

Updated pic

Stock

31 neons

3 Juvies peppermint bristlenose

Cherry shrimp

and 2 Dwarf Gouramis

 

[tankman12]

I have never seen peppermint BN, but i need to get some. You did my idea on the DHG lol.

The 31 neons looks really nice. But DGs do kill each other, so watch out with that.
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[Alasse]

So updated pic (The stem plants need a trim, so ignore the straggly bits, they will be fixed up this weekend)

I've noticed a few of the neons are missing, normal thing, they are not terribly hardy sadly. Remaining are eating well and look great though. The 2 dwarf gourami are still playing nice, though i think the blue one is the boss. Cherries are multiplying and their colour is really red.

 

[caboyett]

Amazing!

So updated pic (The stem plants need a trim, so ignore the straggly bits, they will be fixed up this weekend)

I've noticed a few of the neons are missing, normal thing, they are not terribly hardy sadly. Remaining are eating well and look great though. The 2 dwarf gourami are still playing nice, though i think the blue one is the boss. Cherries are multiplying and their colour is really red.

Your tank is AMAZING! I very much look forward to setting up my brand new 55 gallon cichlid tank :lollenty of new guppy fry to feed them :twisted: Any suggestions on plants for a newcomer?

 

[Alasse]

Thank you

Anubias & Java fern, especially if going into a cichlid tank, these will generally deal with being given a bit of a hard time

 

[caboyett]

Thank you

Anubias & Java fern, especially if going into a cichlid tank, these will generally deal with being given a bit of a hard time

Thanks for the advice! As I said, I'm fairly new to this hobby. I have a 20 gallon tank currently housing gourami and guppies. The substrate is gravel rocks about the size of a peanut. Would plants be able to survive in this or is there some way to add a soil mixture to a tank already holding water?

 

[Alasse]

You are welcome The Anubis and Java fern dont go into the substrate, they do better tied to rocks or wood So your substrate will be fine with them

 

[caboyett]

You are welcome The Anubis and Java fern dont go into the substrate, they do better tied to rocks or wood So your substrate will be fine with them

Awesome! The first of my female guppies is giving birth to her second fry as I type this so I need to head to my lps as soon as they open for some floating plants I was honestly caught off guard by the fry this early, I only purchased them two weeks ago! Will definitely add the two plants you mentioned to both tanks! Thanks!

 

[caboyett]

You are welcome The Anubis and Java fern dont go into the substrate, they do better tied to rocks or wood So your substrate will be fine with them

If I may quickly ask one other question: When I add these plants to my tank, what type of lighting will I need? I currently have a 20 gallon with a strip of LED's attached to the hood. Tank seems very bright, though I'm not sure if plants need some other type of light to grow?