Howdy all!
I've been lurking around for a while and I've finally decided to post. I just setup my first planted tank a few days ago and I can't wait to see how it goes! It's a 25 gallon setup with a few random cryps, a java fern and a few others (can't remember their names!). I've got 4 guppies, 7 cardinal tetras, 2 otos and a few zebrafish. Everyone seems very happy and my plants seem to be doing well. I ordered a Finnex Fugeray (24") which will be here tomorrow... can't wait! My tank is 20" deep however the substrate is probably 17" from the top. Anyone have experience with the Fugeray? I hope it suits!
Here she is, take it easy on me as this is my first planted tank! All tips are definitely welcome and thanks roud:
Looks okay to me, maybe use your decorations as a center piece but they look good where they are overall a great job for your first time. Better than my first time lol. Keep in mind the idea of using triangles
I also plan on getting rid of the terrible background paper.. I'm hoping the background plants will grow well enough to make a natural barrier. I'll likely paint the back black at some point.
I like the statue placement as it follows the golden rule but the wood is off (to centered for me). Maybe propping it towards the left corner and placing some plants around it so it looks like a fallen tree along plants.
I like the statue. I have a large one similar to that I've been toying around with putting into a tank. Rather than Iwagumi stones, just the statue with moss growing all over it with some hair grass growing around it.
Make sure the Java fern's rhizome is not buried in the substrate or it will die. Spread out the bunches of stems that you have, plant the stems individually probably half an inch to an inch apart, gives them room to grow and will give you a fuller look.
Thanks for all of the tips, guys!
I just got my 24" fugeray and its amazing! I'm gonna start working on getting some better plants as well as some foreground action. I'm looking for a bigger piece of driftwood too which if like to plant moss on. Heres an updated picture! If anyone has a nice piece of driftwood they'd like to part with, I'd love to talk!
Looks way better with the wood moved to the right. Centered it conflicted with the budda for attention and became distracting. Now it's its own focal point as you look over the tank.
Looks great keep it up
Well, I've got some awesome plants and wood from some great members here...
Here's the current setup! I took the Buddha out, added 2 large pieces of driftwood and added about 7 different crypts and planted some dwarf hairgrass. I just hope my 24" fugeray is able to grow it!
What do you guys think?
I just planted the crypts, they were almost completely melted during their travel here but hopefully they'll be back and beautiful soon!
I just got a few sample root tabs from ripariumsupply along with my plants. I am dosing Flourish Excel (just started this week) and I plan on doing that three times a week. I have no idea how often or if I should be using root tabs and/or liquid ferts.. I thought maybe since I have dwarf hairgrass and heavily planted.
Anyone think this is okay?
I've got my fugeray mounted with the attachable legs- I would like to keep it without a top on. I just installed a aquaclear 50 and there doesn't seem to be any sort of splash especially when the water level is high. The only thing that concerns me is an occasional air bubble floating up. Anyone use their fugeray like this without a top?
I have my fugeray mounted the same way. Every now and then it gets splashed by a bubble or a cory, but it seems to keep the water away from the electronic components. I just wipe the mineral build-up off with a micro-fiber cloth now and then so I dont lose brightness from it.
Tank is coming along wonderfully. Keep updating.
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