I started out with a 10 gallon tank, nothing crazy, just something for my Betta fish. Then I was tired of the rainbow puke in my tank, went with something more natural. http://imgur.com/a/s5LT2#6 - 10g tank updates
So then after that tank, i wanted something bigger. There was a sale at petsmart for one of the 29g tall tanks. Came with lights and the whole works, figured i would try something planted. Well I learned a lot about light, algae and tiny little snail eggs all over my tank. I also learned that I don't like fluorite, as it is to bright. The tank was also hard to clean and it just wasn't something that I had time for, tore it down and now I have been waiting. http://i.imgur.com/vso5nCm.jpg - 29g about a week after planting.
Dollar a gallon sale at petco, picked up my dream tank of a 20g long. I was making more money now than at the time i started those two other tanks, and with tax season i figured its time to go all out. I want CO2, high lighting, iwagumi, HC carpet... I want the moon.
SHOPPING LIST
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10000k Planted by BML (30 inch, 90 deg.) - http://www.buildmyled.com/10000k-planted/
(also have to say the guys at BML are awesome, great customer service!)
Seiryu Stones - http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA4MFgxNDQw/z/Q4oAAMXQVERS113r/$_57.JPG
CO2 Regulator - GLA Atomic V3: http://greenleafaquariums.com/co2-regulators/atomic-co2-regulator-v3.html (I just have to say that GLA is an amazing company who worked with me to provide outstanding customer service and I will 100% use them again just based on that)
CO2 Diffuser - GLA Atmoic - http://greenleafaquariums.com/products/atomic-co2-diffuser-60mm.html
CO2 Tank - Random Amazon - Amazon.com: 5 lb CO2 Tank New Aluminum Cylinder CGA 320 Valve: Kitchen & Dining
Eco-Complete - Amazon.com: CaribSea Eco-Complete 20-Pound Planted Aquarium, Black: Pet Supplies
Seachem Flourish Tabs - Amazon.com: Seachem Flourish Tabs 40 Count: Pet Supplies
AquaClear 50 (maybe replaced in the future) - Amazon.com: AquaClear 50 Power Filter - 110 V, UL Listed (Includes AquaClear 50 Carbon, AquaClear 50 Foam & AquaClear 50 BioMax: Pet Supplies
Also picked up some HC - http://shop.plantedaquariumscentral.com/Dwarf-Baby-Tears-on-a-mat-15-worth-WOW_p_90.html
And maybe some DHG in the future.
I have attached some pictures of the rough setup.
(Dont mind the light, its just a temp.)
New 20 long setup - http://imgur.com/a/MjGrc#2
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Well thanks for taking a look! Please let me know if there is anything I could change around.
Also want to give a shout out to nilocg and his thread http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=546369
Picked up some of his new ferts and dealing with him was awesome!
So then after that tank, i wanted something bigger. There was a sale at petsmart for one of the 29g tall tanks. Came with lights and the whole works, figured i would try something planted. Well I learned a lot about light, algae and tiny little snail eggs all over my tank. I also learned that I don't like fluorite, as it is to bright. The tank was also hard to clean and it just wasn't something that I had time for, tore it down and now I have been waiting. http://i.imgur.com/vso5nCm.jpg - 29g about a week after planting.
Dollar a gallon sale at petco, picked up my dream tank of a 20g long. I was making more money now than at the time i started those two other tanks, and with tax season i figured its time to go all out. I want CO2, high lighting, iwagumi, HC carpet... I want the moon.
SHOPPING LIST
============================
10000k Planted by BML (30 inch, 90 deg.) - http://www.buildmyled.com/10000k-planted/
(also have to say the guys at BML are awesome, great customer service!)
Seiryu Stones - http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA4MFgxNDQw/z/Q4oAAMXQVERS113r/$_57.JPG
CO2 Regulator - GLA Atomic V3: http://greenleafaquariums.com/co2-regulators/atomic-co2-regulator-v3.html (I just have to say that GLA is an amazing company who worked with me to provide outstanding customer service and I will 100% use them again just based on that)
CO2 Diffuser - GLA Atmoic - http://greenleafaquariums.com/products/atomic-co2-diffuser-60mm.html
CO2 Tank - Random Amazon - Amazon.com: 5 lb CO2 Tank New Aluminum Cylinder CGA 320 Valve: Kitchen & Dining
Eco-Complete - Amazon.com: CaribSea Eco-Complete 20-Pound Planted Aquarium, Black: Pet Supplies
Seachem Flourish Tabs - Amazon.com: Seachem Flourish Tabs 40 Count: Pet Supplies
AquaClear 50 (maybe replaced in the future) - Amazon.com: AquaClear 50 Power Filter - 110 V, UL Listed (Includes AquaClear 50 Carbon, AquaClear 50 Foam & AquaClear 50 BioMax: Pet Supplies
Also picked up some HC - http://shop.plantedaquariumscentral.com/Dwarf-Baby-Tears-on-a-mat-15-worth-WOW_p_90.html
And maybe some DHG in the future.
I have attached some pictures of the rough setup.
(Dont mind the light, its just a temp.)
New 20 long setup - http://imgur.com/a/MjGrc#2
================================================
Well thanks for taking a look! Please let me know if there is anything I could change around.
Also want to give a shout out to nilocg and his thread http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=546369
Picked up some of his new ferts and dealing with him was awesome!