Newbie with first attempt at a larger, proper planted tank. Very low tech; low/medium light. Reading this forum has given me a lot of help as well as inspiration. Very excited to start this project!
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EQUIPMENT:
Tank: Aqueon 55 gallon (48x12x20)
Light: Finnex Planted Plus 24/7 (48")
Filter: AquaClear 70
Heater: Aqueon Pro 200 watt
Substrate: Eco-Complete w/root tabs
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Hardscape is consisted of Malaysian driftwood as well as small pieces of petrified wood (lower left corner).
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Playing with black backdrop vs none (white wall). Like the contrast black brings, but don't like the shiny plastic material.
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Not impressed by Aqueon's glass Versa-Tops. Quality seems cheap. Plus, the dark plastic seam/hinge sits right in the middle and obstructs the light too much. Looking into other options. Would appreciate any suggestions.
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Also, the Finnex 24/7 on full blast does not seem as bright as I have baselessly imagined. Let's wait and see how the plants do.
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These fern-looking plants came unidentified. Anybody can help name it?
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Still want to add a number of plants. Want something taller on the right third area. Possibly Java Fern or even vals. Or propagate the baby Amazon Swords and wait for them to grow. (Doubt I'll have that patience Also want something maybe with a hint of red for the lower right corner. Not certain what that can be yet.
Started day one of Stability today. Thinking about moving three zebra danios over soon from a smaller overcrowded tank. But will hold off on additional stocking until tank settles.
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EQUIPMENT:
Tank: Aqueon 55 gallon (48x12x20)
Light: Finnex Planted Plus 24/7 (48")
Filter: AquaClear 70
Heater: Aqueon Pro 200 watt
Substrate: Eco-Complete w/root tabs
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Hardscape is consisted of Malaysian driftwood as well as small pieces of petrified wood (lower left corner).
***********
Playing with black backdrop vs none (white wall). Like the contrast black brings, but don't like the shiny plastic material.
***********
Not impressed by Aqueon's glass Versa-Tops. Quality seems cheap. Plus, the dark plastic seam/hinge sits right in the middle and obstructs the light too much. Looking into other options. Would appreciate any suggestions.
***********
Also, the Finnex 24/7 on full blast does not seem as bright as I have baselessly imagined. Let's wait and see how the plants do.
***********
These fern-looking plants came unidentified. Anybody can help name it?
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Still want to add a number of plants. Want something taller on the right third area. Possibly Java Fern or even vals. Or propagate the baby Amazon Swords and wait for them to grow. (Doubt I'll have that patience Also want something maybe with a hint of red for the lower right corner. Not certain what that can be yet.
Started day one of Stability today. Thinking about moving three zebra danios over soon from a smaller overcrowded tank. But will hold off on additional stocking until tank settles.