Fluval Spec V Office Tank

Rawkout · 02-05-2013, 06:04 PM

Pretty new to the forum, but I wanted to share my office tank. It hasn't been the cheapest setup, put it's a conversation starter

It's about 3 weeks along. Specs below:

Tank: Fluval Spec V
Filter: Fluval sponge filter / Finnex P360
Light: Finnex Fugeray 16"
Substrate: Eco-Complete
CO2: Fluval Mini CO2 with dumb passive diffuser (seems to do the job)
Fert: mix of EI dry fert and seachem liquid ferts to suppliment (just started ferts)

Flora: Anubias, Water Sprite, Bacopa, DHG, Sagitteria, One of those java moss balls from Petco...sorry, i like them

Fauna: Dwarf Gourami, 2 Corys, 3 Otos, 3 Nerites, 6 Ghost Shrimp

*I'd be open for suggestions on different scaping/Flora for this tank. The water sprite grows like a weed in there, and I might replace it with something else.

***Edit 4/24/2013 Update*** New images
The tank has gone through a lot of growth and trimmings since I started it. It has some GSA on the anubias because I haven't been in the office for 6 days. Overall, I think the Finnex Fugeray has been a great investment over the stock Spec LED.

Icegoalie32 · 02-05-2013, 06:29 PM

Nice setup. Looks really nice.

Stocking is questionable. The Dwarf Gourami will be happy in there, but the ottos and the corys would be happier in larger groups that this size tank can't support.

Rawkout · 02-05-2013, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icegoalie32

Nice setup. Looks really nice.

Stocking is questionable. The Dwarf Gourami will be happy in there, but the ottos and the corys would be happier in larger groups that this size tank can't support.

Thanks! I agree the stocking isn't optimal. The corys could definitely use a pal or two in a bigger tank. But they're about the only option I have for a cleanup crew at the moment.

caliherp · 03-31-2013, 03:28 PM

Any updates? I just bought the 20" FugeRay yesterday and I'd like to know how it's performing for you.

seuadr · 03-31-2013, 05:41 PM

Personally, i've found amano shrimp to be a lot more prolific cleaners that ghost shrimp. they also have, in my opinion, more interesting markings. i think with those and possibly a nerite that you'd have all the cleanup crew you needed. i've had good luck thus far with just 2 otos in my 8 gallons. only concern i would have in a 5 is that they might run out of natural food. i end up supplementing mine with a mini algae wafer a couple times a week just in case.

just my 2c

Clavius · 03-31-2013, 08:43 PM

Very nice!

Rilly10 · 04-21-2013, 08:31 PM

Beautiful set up!

GMYukonon24s · 04-22-2013, 01:09 PM

Good job on this tank, I can't wait to see it when the DHG grows in more!

Rawkout · 04-23-2013, 03:17 PM

I should have some new pictures tomorrow when I get into the office. The Fugeray is awesome for this setup. I don't get to fert or co2 over the weekend, and with any more light, that would likely spell algae.

For these plants and this situation, it's great.

02-05-2013, 06:04 PM	#1
Rawkout Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Detroit Posts: 10	Fluval Spec V Office Tank Pretty new to the forum, but I wanted to share my office tank. It hasn't been the cheapest setup, put it's a conversation starter It's about 3 weeks along. Specs below: Tank: Fluval Spec V Filter: Fluval sponge filter / Finnex P360 Light: Finnex Fugeray 16" Substrate: Eco-Complete CO2: Fluval Mini CO2 with dumb passive diffuser (seems to do the job) Fert: mix of EI dry fert and seachem liquid ferts to suppliment (just started ferts) Flora: Anubias, Water Sprite, Bacopa, DHG, Sagitteria, One of those java moss balls from Petco...sorry, i like them Fauna: Dwarf Gourami, 2 Corys, 3 Otos, 3 Nerites, 6 Ghost Shrimp I'd be open for suggestions on different scaping/Flora for this tank. The water sprite grows like a weed in there, and I might replace it with something else. Edit 4/24/2013 Update* New images The tank has gone through a lot of growth and trimmings since I started it. It has some GSA on the anubias because I haven't been in the office for 6 days. Overall, I think the Finnex Fugeray has been a great investment over the stock Spec LED. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Last edited by Rawkout; 04-24-2013 at 02:47 PM.. Reason: added

03-31-2013, 08:43 PM	#6
Clavius Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 82	Very nice! __________________ Fluval Spec V

04-22-2013, 01:09 PM	#8
GMYukonon24s Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 2,792	Good job on this tank, I can't wait to see it when the DHG grows in more! __________________ 110g Tropical Community & Sakura Shrimp 55g BN Breeding Grounds, Peacock Gudgeons, Panda, Pygmies, & Smudge Spot Cories, Rili Shrimp 10g RCS and show guppies MIAPG - Come join us - Plantedtank - MI - Greatlakesaquaria

04-23-2013, 03:17 PM	#9
Rawkout Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Detroit Posts: 10	I should have some new pictures tomorrow when I get into the office. The Fugeray is awesome for this setup. I don't get to fert or co2 over the weekend, and with any more light, that would likely spell algae. For these plants and this situation, it's great. __________________

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02-05-2013, 06:29 PM	#2
Icegoalie32 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 51	Nice setup. Looks really nice. Stocking is questionable. The Dwarf Gourami will be happy in there, but the ottos and the corys would be happier in larger groups that this size tank can't support.

03-31-2013, 03:28 PM	#4
caliherp Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bay Area Posts: 39	Any updates? I just bought the 20" FugeRay yesterday and I'd like to know how it's performing for you.

03-31-2013, 05:41 PM	#5
seuadr Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Eaton Rapids, Mi, USA Posts: 265	Personally, i've found amano shrimp to be a lot more prolific cleaners that ghost shrimp. they also have, in my opinion, more interesting markings. i think with those and possibly a nerite that you'd have all the cleanup crew you needed. i've had good luck thus far with just 2 otos in my 8 gallons. only concern i would have in a 5 is that they might run out of natural food. i end up supplementing mine with a mini algae wafer a couple times a week just in case. just my 2c

04-21-2013, 08:31 PM	#7
Rilly10 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: PA Posts: 31	Beautiful set up!