2in10's 75 Gallon Jungle part 1

2in10 · 02-08-2011, 11:51 PM

So I completed the redo on 2-5. All is new except the Madagascar Lace, Barclaya, Wisteria, Anubias, rocks and the Crypts in the front right.

I have 4X54W T5HO lighting with 1 5100K, 2 6500K and 1 UVL Actinic White bulbs. They are 10" above the water and on for 10 hours a day. I add at least 6ml of Seachem Excel daily, 6ml of Seachem Iron, 10ml Seachem Potassium, 15ml Seachem Trace and 5ml Seachem Flourish weekly. The substrate is Aquariumplants.com's original substrate and has been in place for about 3 years. I add their pellet fertilizer when I remember.

I change ~25% or the water every 1 or 2 weeks with tap treated with Seachem prime. I top off with RODI water.

I intend to have 6 Pearl Gouramis, 20 Harlequin Rasboras and 3 to 6 SAE's. I will not replace the Neon and Danios as they die. I also have a Rubberlip Plecostomus and may or may not add more.

redfalconf35 · 02-09-2011, 01:53 AM

How big is that piece of driftwood? It looks huge!

Looking good!

lauraleellbp · 02-09-2011, 01:57 AM

Where'd you find some Barclaya? I was just talking with the owner of my LFS today, we were saying how we never see it any more...

2in10 · 02-09-2011, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redfalconf35

How big is that piece of driftwood? It looks huge!

Looking good!

It is about 26" long, thanks

2in10 · 02-09-2011, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lauraleellbp

Where'd you find some Barclaya? I was just talking with the owner of my LFS today, we were saying how we never see it any more...

I have had it for 3 years and can't remember where I got it. It was from AZaquaticgardens.com I think. They have it available but have a minimum purchase amount of $35 if I remember right and they charge a lot for air shipping.

2in10 · 02-11-2011, 10:32 PM

New pic 2-11-11

2in10 · 02-13-2011, 12:19 AM

I bought 6 Harlequin Rasboras and a Betta (free) LFS had Grand Opening today.

sewingalot · 02-13-2011, 04:40 AM

Your tank is setup well. I can't wait to see it grow in more. Is the betta playing nice with the others? He looks so laid back.

2in10 · 02-13-2011, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sewingalot

Your tank is setup well. I can't wait to see it grow in more. Is the betta playing nice with the others? He looks so laid back.

Thanks, I am getting impatient for it to grow in already. The Betta is being a good citizen so far although I did catch him trying to stalk the Neon.

2in10 · 02-19-2011, 10:58 PM

Here is the latest on the tank and its growth.

I am thinking I may need to increase the Excel and iron dosing. Possibly may increase the Flourish dosing as well.

2in10 · 02-27-2011, 12:25 AM

New pic of the tank

sewingalot · 02-27-2011, 04:07 AM

It's really starting to take off, isn't it?

Blue Falcon · 02-27-2011, 03:21 PM

Hey 2in10 nice to see you on this forum. Tanks looks real good. keep it up

2in10 · 02-28-2011, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sewingalot

It's really starting to take off, isn't it?

Yes it is, seems to be settled in.

2in10 · 02-28-2011, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Falcon

Hey 2in10 nice to see you on this forum. Tanks looks real good. keep it up

Thanks, good to see you too.

02-08-2011, 11:51 PM	#1
2in10 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,585	2in10's 75 Gallon Jungle part 1 So I completed the redo on 2-5. All is new except the Madagascar Lace, Barclaya, Wisteria, Anubias, rocks and the Crypts in the front right. I have 4X54W T5HO lighting with 1 5100K, 2 6500K and 1 UVL Actinic White bulbs. They are 10" above the water and on for 10 hours a day. I add at least 6ml of Seachem Excel daily, 6ml of Seachem Iron, 10ml Seachem Potassium, 15ml Seachem Trace and 5ml Seachem Flourish weekly. The substrate is Aquariumplants.com's original substrate and has been in place for about 3 years. I add their pellet fertilizer when I remember. I change ~25% or the water every 1 or 2 weeks with tap treated with Seachem prime. I top off with RODI water. I intend to have 6 Pearl Gouramis, 20 Harlequin Rasboras and 3 to 6 SAE's. I will not replace the Neon and Danios as they die. I also have a Rubberlip Plecostomus and may or may not add more. Last edited by 2in10; 04-18-2012 at 02:28 AM.. Reason: Title change

02-09-2011, 01:53 AM	#2
redfalconf35 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,049	How big is that piece of driftwood? It looks huge! Looking good! __________________ If your plants are trimming themselves and your fish are disappearing, you may want to check that your cat isn't more of an aquarist than you are.

02-09-2011, 01:57 AM	#3
lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (69/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 22,486	Where'd you find some Barclaya? I was just talking with the owner of my LFS today, we were saying how we never see it any more... __________________ Geckos galore: Geckos in Tails, and follow Geckos in Tails on Facebook 29 gal Planted Tetra Tank, 46 gal Betta simplex community, 90 gal Low Tech Community, Amazon Fishing; my Journal of 10 days in Bolivia along the Rio San Martin

02-13-2011, 12:19 AM	#7
2in10 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,585	New fish 2-12-11 I bought 6 Harlequin Rasboras and a Betta (free) LFS had Grand Opening today.

02-13-2011, 04:40 AM	#8
sewingalot I ♥ BBA! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (112/100%) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WV Posts: 12,769	Your tank is setup well. I can't wait to see it grow in more. Is the betta playing nice with the others? He looks so laid back. __________________ Without Algae, death of mankind would be inevitable. 55 gallon journal

02-11-2011, 10:32 PM	#6
2in10 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,585	New pic 2-11-11

02-19-2011, 10:58 PM	#10
2in10 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,585	New pic 2-19-11 Here is the latest on the tank and its growth. I am thinking I may need to increase the Excel and iron dosing. Possibly may increase the Flourish dosing as well.

02-27-2011, 12:25 AM	#11
2in10 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,585	Tank pic 2-26-11 New pic of the tank

02-27-2011, 04:07 AM	#12
sewingalot I ♥ BBA! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (112/100%) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WV Posts: 12,769	It's really starting to take off, isn't it? __________________ Without Algae, death of mankind would be inevitable. 55 gallon journal

02-27-2011, 03:21 PM	#13
Blue Falcon Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 218	Hey 2in10 nice to see you on this forum. Tanks looks real good. keep it up

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