My 1st planted tank before and after pics

starrlamia · 10-02-2012, 12:29 AM

My tank isnt an amazing, immaculately scaped planted tank but it's my first and Im pretty in love with it. I first set it up near the end of july, went through a bit of a catastrophe at the end of august (tank cracked, fish died, plants died) but for the last month things have been going well. It is a dirted tank, I dose ferts once a week, no CO2, use root tabs for my root feeders. In the tank are RCS, a giant betta, kuhli loaches, MTS and pond snails.

First setup:

Setup after the catastrophe:

Now:

pics arent the best but you can definately see the improvements and plant growth!

And just for fun my betta fish

Indian fern · 10-02-2012, 01:36 AM

Nice tank.

bud29 · 10-02-2012, 03:05 AM

Very nice!

wetrelief · 10-03-2012, 12:47 AM

I like the tank! nice work. Really enjoy the layout.

starrlamia · 10-03-2012, 12:52 AM

Thanks guys!

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bud29 · 10-03-2012, 01:54 AM

I will warn you, however, that the betta may eat the shrimp later on. Many people have tried keeping them together and failed.

SaltyNC · 10-03-2012, 01:56 AM

That first shot is cool with the light streaming down. Looks like a foggy morning.

starrlamia · 10-03-2012, 02:04 AM

Im aware that could be a risk, so far he has shown no interest in them whatsoever, worst come to worst I have another tank I can transfer him too.

KFryman · 10-03-2012, 02:13 AM

I remember seeing your post about the cracked tank. It sucks, but I think it semi turned out good. Tank looks really good but some fish aren't replaceable.

bud29 · 10-03-2012, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starrlamia

Im aware that could be a risk, so far he has shown no interest in them whatsoever, worst come to worst I have another tank I can transfer him too.

That's great that you have a backup plan. You may luck out, but normally bettas and RCS just can't coexist for life......

tinkerpuppet · 10-03-2012, 02:16 AM

I really like it! I like that it looks natural and unsculpted. Sorry you lost the other tank!

starrlamia · 10-03-2012, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bud29

That's great that you have a backup plan. You may luck out, but normally bettas and RCS just can't coexist for life......

I spent a while at the lfs watching this guy, he was in a tank with tetra and shrimp and just did his own thing hopefully he will stay chill lol

Thanks everyone!

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bud29 · 10-03-2012, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starrlamia

he was in a tank with tetra and shrimp and just did his own thing

That is a good sign.

GMYukonon24s · 10-09-2012, 04:14 PM

I like your tank

Knotyoureality · 10-09-2012, 04:23 PM

I swear bettas are genetically related to cats; whatever you *want* them to do or not do, they'll do the opposite on principle.

Dumped a bunch of juvie cherry culls in my betta tank figuring they'd make a good snack for him. Nope, they're breeding away while he's getting chased around the tank by a trio of bloody black bar endler males. He's such a pansy. But a beautiful one.

10-02-2012, 12:29 AM	#1
starrlamia Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 378	My 1st planted tank before and after pics My tank isnt an amazing, immaculately scaped planted tank but it's my first and Im pretty in love with it. I first set it up near the end of july, went through a bit of a catastrophe at the end of august (tank cracked, fish died, plants died) but for the last month things have been going well. It is a dirted tank, I dose ferts once a week, no CO2, use root tabs for my root feeders. In the tank are RCS, a giant betta, kuhli loaches, MTS and pond snails. First setup: Setup after the catastrophe: Now: pics arent the best but you can definately see the improvements and plant growth! And just for fun my betta fish

10-03-2012, 01:56 AM	#7
SaltyNC Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Near Lake Wylie NC Posts: 283	That first shot is cool with the light streaming down. Looks like a foggy morning. __________________ Salty First Planted Iwagumi Petco 6.6 Gallon Bookshelf

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tinkerpuppet Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Calgary. AB, Canada Posts: 325	I really like it! I like that it looks natural and unsculpted. Sorry you lost the other tank! __________________ Tinkerpuppets 10gal Do-over Tinkerpuppets low tech 29g

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10-02-2012, 01:36 AM	#2
Indian fern Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Philippines, Manila Posts: 460	Nice tank.

10-02-2012, 03:05 AM	#3
bud29 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 210	Very nice!

10-03-2012, 12:47 AM	#4
wetrelief Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NC Posts: 29	I like the tank! nice work. Really enjoy the layout.

10-03-2012, 12:52 AM	#5
starrlamia Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 378	Thanks guys! Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk 2

10-03-2012, 01:54 AM	#6
bud29 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 210	I will warn you, however, that the betta may eat the shrimp later on. Many people have tried keeping them together and failed.

10-03-2012, 02:04 AM	#8
starrlamia Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 378	Im aware that could be a risk, so far he has shown no interest in them whatsoever, worst come to worst I have another tank I can transfer him too.

10-03-2012, 02:13 AM	#9
KFryman Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 179	I remember seeing your post about the cracked tank. It sucks, but I think it semi turned out good. Tank looks really good but some fish aren't replaceable.

10-09-2012, 04:23 PM	#15
Knotyoureality Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 739	I swear bettas are genetically related to cats; whatever you want them to do or not do, they'll do the opposite on principle. Dumped a bunch of juvie cherry culls in my betta tank figuring they'd make a good snack for him. Nope, they're breeding away while he's getting chased around the tank by a trio of bloody black bar endler males. He's such a pansy. But a beautiful one.