[rexpepper651]

you asked for it so here it is! this is the beginning. this is all I have done so far.

cheap very... kinda of sad I didn't get black sand but I saved!

black obsidian.

now I have a question after all the pics now since im using dirt. can I use the same set up for lighting as my other tank (2 48in t8 bulbs) or should I up the light?

 

[jentralala]

Have you checked out Black Diamond Blasting sand? It's pretty cheap, although I'm not sure how safe it is for substrate dwellers.

 

[rexpepper651]

yeah i looked in to it. its made right down the road from where i live. i wanted it but if in the future i might want some bottom buddies so i got the play sand.

 

[Byron]

yeah i looked in to it. its made right down the road from where i live. i wanted it but if in the future i might want some bottom buddies so i got the play sand.

Wise decision.

And, yes in answer to your earlier question on light.

 

[rexpepper651]

:thumbsup: im not sure what kind of plants I want to put in there yet. def some swords, corkscrew vals, dwarf watter lettuce. unsure on the rest tho!

 

[crazy4fish]

The different sections look cool cant wait to see how it comes along. Do you have plans for fish yet?

 

[rexpepper651]

ive mostly been looking into plants as of right now but i know as for fish im def going with a shoal of cardinal tetras but im not sure on anything else yet. ive been thinking about a whiptail catfish too i really really like these dudes.

 

[rexpepper651]

this is my view every moring!

i got started on planting a couple plants last night. i think tonight or tomorrow ill be picking up some more.

 

[rexpepper651]

im thinking maybe a jungal val wall that splits the tank but im not sure on that yet

 

[Boredomb]

That would be an awesome view to have every morning! Tanks look great.

 

[willow]

what a lovely view in the morning :-D

 

[rexpepper651]

got some more plants in this weekend. more jungle val, some type of anubias, red ludwigia, Staurogyne repens, and some weird super curly plant. i have not a clue what it is. maybe someone can id it ? its an awesome sight! i feel like it missing something tho maybe...

 

[willow]

very nice, and i like the build up on the right hand side of the picture
on the bottom .:-D

 

[rexpepper651]

very nice, and i like the build up on the right hand side of the picture
on the bottom .:-D

there is actualY alil cove in there! its hard to see tho. thank you!