Hi Everyone from the Uk. My new 240L Tank Journal :-)

AAPaul · 06-11-2013, 11:06 PM

Hi Everyone

I'm new to this and just bought myself a fish tank, although i have kept Puffers before, this is my first go at creating a "planted Tank" (Juwel 240L)

So far it's at an early stage, useing Aquagro NutraSoil Substrate, xmas moss glued to slate,

More to follow, and any advice would be greatfull on design style and type of plants?.

Im planning on having lots of south american fish from amazon puffers and dwarf cichlids.

pianofish · 06-11-2013, 11:30 PM

So in suitable plant types in a list:
Anubias- Attach very nicely to driftwood and rocks. Big and leafy, quite hardy.
Echinodorus- Sword plants. Many many different types, and colors to choose from. Great for background.
Cryptocorynes- Slower growers: C. Spiralis, C. Ballansae, C. Wendtii. Great background/midground plants. Many different types are available. Check my thread in my signature for more varieties.
You have many different options for smaller foreground plants. One of my favorites in larger tanks is Echinodorus Tenellus. I think it would look really natural with south american fishes.

what vision do you have for how you want the tank to look in the long run? do you plan on adding any additional rocks or driftwood??

Good luck!
Joshua

AAPaul · 06-12-2013, 08:42 AM

For the foreground i was thinking Sagittaria subulata, Lilaeopsis brasiliensis, Echinodorus tenellus, Bacopa australis.

Still undecided over Driftwood. i will proberly add some sumatra wood From right to left.

**OVT** · 06-12-2013, 12:53 PM

Welcome to TPT!

I did not know there were puffers from Amazon, the scientific name would be much appreciated.

I am not sure if you want to have an authentic Amazon biotope. There is also a number of regional flora and fauna.

Plants wise, your available selection is also light/co2/fertilization dependent. The plants you have named so far do not require that much. I would start a list of plants you want and figure the lights from there.

Black or white water is another choice to make.

Enjoy the hobby!

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AAPaul · 06-16-2013, 11:23 PM

Plants added

Myriophyllum mattogrossense 'Red' (behide slate Right)

Bacopa monnieri

Xmas Moss

More plants to be added soon

06-11-2013, 11:06 PM	#1
AAPaul Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: London, Uk Posts: 3	Hi Everyone from the Uk. My new 240L Tank Journal :-) Hi Everyone I'm new to this and just bought myself a fish tank, although i have kept Puffers before, this is my first go at creating a "planted Tank" (Juwel 240L) So far it's at an early stage, useing Aquagro NutraSoil Substrate, xmas moss glued to slate, More to follow, and any advice would be greatfull on design style and type of plants?. Im planning on having lots of south american fish from amazon puffers and dwarf cichlids.

06-11-2013, 11:30 PM	#2
pianofish Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (18/100%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 707	So in suitable plant types in a list: Anubias- Attach very nicely to driftwood and rocks. Big and leafy, quite hardy. Echinodorus- Sword plants. Many many different types, and colors to choose from. Great for background. Cryptocorynes- Slower growers: C. Spiralis, C. Ballansae, C. Wendtii. Great background/midground plants. Many different types are available. Check my thread in my signature for more varieties. You have many different options for smaller foreground plants. One of my favorites in larger tanks is Echinodorus Tenellus. I think it would look really natural with south american fishes. what vision do you have for how you want the tank to look in the long run? do you plan on adding any additional rocks or driftwood?? Good luck! Joshua __________________ Piano My 20 gallon H High Tech Crypts and Buces

06-12-2013, 12:53 PM	#4
OVT Carpe Diem (View User Tanks) PTrader: (123/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SF East Bay Area Posts: 2,663	Welcome to TPT! I did not know there were puffers from Amazon, the scientific name would be much appreciated. I am not sure if you want to have an authentic Amazon biotope. There is also a number of regional flora and fauna. Plants wise, your available selection is also light/co2/fertilization dependent. The plants you have named so far do not require that much. I would start a list of plants you want and figure the lights from there. Black or white water is another choice to make. Enjoy the hobby! via Droid DNA Tapatalk 2 __________________ Courtesy Integrity * Perseverance * Indominable Spirit * and Self Control* Tenets of TKD

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06-12-2013, 08:42 AM	#3
AAPaul Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: London, Uk Posts: 3	For the foreground i was thinking Sagittaria subulata, Lilaeopsis brasiliensis, Echinodorus tenellus, Bacopa australis. Still undecided over Driftwood. i will proberly add some sumatra wood From right to left.

06-16-2013, 11:23 PM	#5
AAPaul Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: London, Uk Posts: 3	Plants added Myriophyllum mattogrossense 'Red' (behide slate Right) Bacopa monnieri Xmas Moss More plants to be added soon