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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
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Amazing!

Alasse said:
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.
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Your tank is AMAZING! I very much look forward to setting up my brand new 55 gallon cichlid tank :lol:plenty of new guppy fry to feed them :twisted: Any suggestions on plants for a newcomer?
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Alasse said:
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 :)
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Thanks for the advice! As I said, I'm fairly new to this hobby:oops:. 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?
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Alasse said:
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
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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!:p
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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
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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?
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