Chaos 56,56

[Chaoslord]

When I first got this tank I wanted just to have leds. I gave up on the idea. While I was on vacation I was doing some research on leds again. So Friday I ordered the Marineland aquatic plant led 2 sets of the 24-36. Had to have two for distance of the tank.
I just got back and the lights where allready here. 1 day shipping that I didn't pay for. Here's some pics.

[BS87]

I think you are the first person on this forum, that has those lights in hand (that i can tell, anyway). Lets hope they do well!

[Chaoslord]

Thinned out and rescaped. Have pic of top of tank with lights on.
I'm also thinking of changing background. Either going to a mirror or solid color. Haven't decided yet.

[green_valley]

Nice tank.

Which LED light is that? the PAR seems pretty strong and good for planted tank.

[Chaoslord]

Originally Posted by green_valley

Nice tank.

Which LED light is that? the PAR seems pretty strong and good for planted tank.

Thanks ,they are marineland aquatic plant led. I like them a lot better than the previous setup. The timer is simple to use I just don't like how it resets to factory standards if you lose power.

[Chaoslord]

Testing out my new phone so I took a quick pic to post.

Sent from my HTC VLE_U using Tapatalk 2

[jnatelborg54@gmail.com]

I think if you added some pcd's it would really accent your tank.I know a guy that can help you with that. Gotchya.
Jimbo.

[Chaoslord]

Originally Posted by jnatelborg54@gmail.com

I think if you added some pcd's it would really accent your tank.I know a guy that can help you with that. Gotchya.
Jimbo.

Lol, if he ever gets them in I want some.
Next swap I'm going to try to preorder a dozen.

[2in10]

Congrats on the new lights, tank looks good, I agree the background should be changed. I am partial to a solid black, but blues and mirror finishes don't look bad.

[Chaoslord]

Originally Posted by 2in10

Congrats on the new lights, tank looks good, I agree the background should be changed. I am partial to a solid black, but blues and mirror finishes don't look bad.

Thanks.
Is your choice preference of a black background of personal preference or do you fine an advantage verses a blue or a mirrored ?

[Chaoslord]

Couple of pics one of my new American flag and my Dario. Still learning how to use this phone ,so hopefully the pics get better.
now if I can just keep my hands off and let everything grow in. My reds definitely stand out with this camera.

[2in10]

Originally Posted by Chaoslord

Thanks.
Is your choice preference of a black background of personal preference or do you fine an advantage verses a blue or a mirrored ?

I like black for the depth it gives, but a mirror will make it look much deeper. I had a tank growing up that was kept in front of a mirror and the depth was phenomenal, unfortunately the filter was also visible. If you can get a mirror on the back then it is quite crazy.

[2in10]

Very nice shots, good luck on letting it be.

[Chaoslord]

Originally Posted by 2in10

I like black for the depth it gives, but a mirror will make it look much deeper. I had a tank growing up that was kept in front of a mirror and the depth was phenomenal, unfortunately the filter was also visible. If you can get a mirror on the back then it is quite crazy.

Thank you ,that's a very good explanation. Next chance I get I think I'm going to try some mylar and see how that looks. If I don't like the way it looks I'll try a black background.

[Chaoslord]

Easy to see comparison. The leaf on the right is new growth under my LEDs (7 days). This is my St Elmos Fire. The colors are actually a deep purple with spots of white and white. My picture doesn't due it justice.
My Blyxa Is also turning from a bright green to a golden red tint.
On a sad note my crypts did not handle the change of light intensity. My Flag fish pulled a couple up ,picking on the algae starting to form on the leaves. Taking a close look at the crypts I could see the roots melted and a hard bumpy type algae was starting to form on the leaves. I could only remove with my finger nails. I pulled a crypt out that was still in the gravel it was the same way than I pulled the rest out all the same.
Luckily I have the sunsets and parva in my sons tank that are doing great. When they can be split I'll transfer some into my tank.
I also did a close inspection of the rest of the plants and couldnt see any more of this algea. I did start a dosing schedule of excell that I'm going to do for a week so hopefully I don't start seeing this algae start to appear. I also increased my co2 by .01. With no signs of distress from my fish.