So I've decided to scrap my 3 nano tanks. In exchange, I drove down to Guelph/Toronto and picked up an ADA 90-P. Here's the equipment/materials I have so far:
- 90-P tank
- GLA CO2 regulator with 5lb tank
- 40D Beetle Diffuser
- 2x 9l Amazonia Normal type
- 1x 3l Amazonia Powder type
- 2x 3l M Power Sand Special
- Complete ADA Substrate system (minus ones already in Power Sand Special)
- 3l La Plata sand
- 5x pieces of manten stone (2 large ones)
- 1x large spider wood piece
- small bag of volcanic rubble stone
- ECA (for post trimming fert)
- ADA filter tubing set
- misc. tools
Stuff I'm still missing:
- light
- filter
- fertilizer system
- plants
- substrate supports
- ADA clear tubing set for CO2
- Python water changer
The tank stand is going to be custom made by a relative.
I'm looking to do a nature-style tank with lots of java ferns and bolbitis, stem plants behind and carpet of HC/moss around sand in front.
I'm still not 100% on which light and filter to choose. My first choice for light right now is an ADA Solar 1, because the look beats anything I've seen. For the filter, I'm eyeing an Eheim Pro 3 2071. Will that filter be enough flow, or too much?
Also, I'd have to say my weakness in this hobby is fertilization. I'm terrible at remembering to fertilize daily, since I work alternating shifts. I wanted to try the ADA fert system, but they don't carry it anywhere in Canada. So I picked up the ECA for post-trimming dosing, and now I'm looking at other systems. I'm not going to have a ton of fast-growing stems, so a system that lets me fertilize as little as possible would be ideal. Suggestions?
2 month tank update. Did a quick shoot today, since I have a day off, and I needed a distraction from the 4 wisdom teeth bursting from my jaws.
Sorry I've been quiet here, but I've joined several FB groups and I find it much easier to post there, since I have to upload photos to a hosting service before I can post them here. I'll try and post all the major updates. Subscribe to me on Youtube (mitashade) or join one the many FB aquascaping groups for more frequent updates.
This setup is awesommmmme. What lens are you shooting with? Great photos! But I would stop down a bit on the aperture to get more of the subject in focus. I keep on thinking about getting a macro, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Take care of those wisdom teeth!
You should use tapatalk on mobile. It's very easy to use and it can group your various forums together. When you post the pictures (which is an easy - insert photo), it automatically uploads to the tapatalk server that saves it for your posting.
I wish there were an easy way to re-upload the photos to Tapatalk from Photobucket. God how I hated Photobucket.
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