Journal of a Mad Scientist: ADA 120-P (56K warning!)

**SuRje1976** · 02-23-2007, 10:43 PM

But I didn't have to get up from the couch to get the rocks!

Finch_man · 02-23-2007, 10:52 PM

Thats right!! Also its pretty cheap for shipping too.

kzr750r1 · 02-24-2007, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuRje1976

But I didn't have to get up from the couch to get the rocks!

True that. Look foward to see how you intend to use them.

**SuRje1976** · 02-24-2007, 12:32 AM

The hardscape setup did not deviate from my original intentions except for 2 small pieces of driftwood added to the front right. Rock (Shou Stones) were also added. Thanks again Mike and Jay! Well, they say a picture is worth a thousand words, so:

Photo by Joe Hoetzl

**SuRje1976** · 02-24-2007, 12:35 AM

Left Side Detail:

Right Side Detail:

Photos by Joe Hoetzl

Finch_man · 02-24-2007, 12:42 AM

Looks very nice. What plant you planing to use?

**SuRje1976** · 02-24-2007, 01:11 AM

For now - "fast" growers. Will have Cyperus helferi, Tonina belem, T.fluviatilis, Cryptocoryne undulata, C. willisii "lucens", some mosses/fissidens & anubias petite, *maybe* a Crinium calamistratum.

**A Hill** · 02-24-2007, 01:55 AM

Looks really nice!!

Keep them photos coming!

-Andrew

**SuRje1976** · 02-24-2007, 08:27 PM

Alright, you asked for it! Here goes...

The tank starting to get water - SLOWLY!

About to drown the hairy dragon...

Planting started, just filled, starting H.O.T. Magnum charged with D.E.

Next morning...

More planting done, carbon added to filter, water changed...

Left diagonal...

Left detail...

"Down the river"...

Right detail...

Right diagonal...

Obligatory overhead shot!

Moe · 02-24-2007, 09:19 PM

very nice!

PasD · 02-24-2007, 09:57 PM

Cool start to your tank. How'd you get your water so clear? I'm using AS and bright sand and it took about 3 days for my water to clear up. Do you have blyxa japonica in the right side of your tank?

fresh_lynny · 02-24-2007, 11:55 PM

Yes that is blyxa...

Sergio wooohoo how excited are you? It looks great~!

I will need to pick your brain when I get the new 120P started here.... Maybe I should have a pizza/beer party to get the thing started

The balance is great, and I can't wait to see it grown out~
I would love to do the sandy beach, but I know in my heart of hearts, that picking black bits out of that will make me nuts.

Where did you get that hose from that you have your lillies on?
That looks like the hose that came with my old Filstar filters but I think I need some more~

**SuRje1976** · 02-25-2007, 05:52 AM

Moe - Thanks!

PasD - I used a H.O.T. Magnum with it's micron filter cartridge charged with diatomaceous earth to get the water clear.

Lynn - This is very exciting! The sand - only a week in the tank, and already driving me nuts. Used the python to siphon out AquaSoil from sand area - filled up kitchen sink - dropped about 4 gallons on the kitchen floor before I realized what was happening, and nearly broke the garbage disposal in the process! All at 3am - good stuff. The 5/8" hose came from Drs F&S, the 1/2" hose came from ADG. They've both taken on that "haze" that clear tubing tends to take on. I've found that Tygon tubing doesn't share this property. It remains pretty clear. Maybe I'll switch to that if I can find it without "Tygon" stamped on the side every 6 inches!

danepatrick · 02-25-2007, 07:04 AM

your floor is the same as in my bedroom. ha. oh yea! nice tank!

AWESOME TANK! i can't wait to see it when things start to fill in.

dufus · 02-26-2007, 01:24 AM

Sweet, water!
can't wait to see it grow in. Nice job.

02-23-2007, 10:43 PM	#136 (permalink)
SuRje1976 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montclair, NJ Posts: 618	But I didn't have to get up from the couch to get the rocks! __________________ Sergio C. _\\n/ SuMo Aquarium Regulators My Automatic Water Changer - My Automatic Fert Doser - ADA 120P Journal

02-24-2007, 12:32 AM	#139 (permalink)
SuRje1976 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montclair, NJ Posts: 618	Hardscape Setup The hardscape setup did not deviate from my original intentions except for 2 small pieces of driftwood added to the front right. Rock (Shou Stones) were also added. Thanks again Mike and Jay! Well, they say a picture is worth a thousand words, so: Photo by Joe Hoetzl __________________ Sergio C. _\\n/ SuMo Aquarium Regulators My Automatic Water Changer - My Automatic Fert Doser - ADA 120P Journal

02-24-2007, 12:35 AM	#140 (permalink)
SuRje1976 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montclair, NJ Posts: 618	A Couple More Left Side Detail: Right Side Detail: Photos by Joe Hoetzl __________________ Sergio C. _\\n/ SuMo Aquarium Regulators My Automatic Water Changer - My Automatic Fert Doser - ADA 120P Journal

02-24-2007, 01:11 AM	#142 (permalink)
SuRje1976 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montclair, NJ Posts: 618	For now - "fast" growers. Will have Cyperus helferi, Tonina belem, T.fluviatilis, Cryptocoryne undulata, C. willisii "lucens", some mosses/fissidens & anubias petite, maybe a Crinium calamistratum. __________________ Sergio C. _\\n/ SuMo Aquarium Regulators My Automatic Water Changer - My Automatic Fert Doser - ADA 120P Journal

02-24-2007, 01:55 AM	#143 (permalink)
A Hill Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (53/100%) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: RI,USA Posts: 5,314	Looks really nice!! Keep them photos coming! -Andrew __________________ A brand new good looking site is in the works for this summer, soon it'll be out. J'étais Fish Newb

02-23-2007, 10:52 PM	#137 (permalink)
Finch_man Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/94%) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beaverton Posts: 386	Thats right!! Also its pretty cheap for shipping too.

02-24-2007, 12:42 AM	#141 (permalink)
Finch_man Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/94%) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beaverton Posts: 386	Looks very nice. What plant you planing to use?

02-24-2007, 08:27 PM	#144 (permalink)
SuRje1976 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montclair, NJ Posts: 618	You Asked for It!!! Alright, you asked for it! Here goes... The tank starting to get water - SLOWLY! About to drown the hairy dragon... Planting started, just filled, starting H.O.T. Magnum charged with D.E. Next morning... More planting done, carbon added to filter, water changed... Left diagonal... Left detail... "Down the river"... Right detail... Right diagonal... Obligatory overhead shot! __________________ Sergio C. _\\n/ SuMo Aquarium Regulators My Automatic Water Changer - My Automatic Fert Doser - ADA 120P Journal

02-24-2007, 09:19 PM	#145 (permalink)
Moe Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nolanville, TX Posts: 176	very nice!

02-24-2007, 09:57 PM	#146 (permalink)
PasD Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 229	Cool start to your tank. How'd you get your water so clear? I'm using AS and bright sand and it took about 3 days for my water to clear up. Do you have blyxa japonica in the right side of your tank?

02-24-2007, 11:55 PM	#147 (permalink)
fresh_lynny Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (59/100%) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 3,254	Yes that is blyxa... Sergio wooohoo how excited are you? It looks great~! I will need to pick your brain when I get the new 120P started here.... Maybe I should have a pizza/beer party to get the thing started The balance is great, and I can't wait to see it grown out~ I would love to do the sandy beach, but I know in my heart of hearts, that picking black bits out of that will make me nuts. Where did you get that hose from that you have your lillies on? That looks like the hose that came with my old Filstar filters but I think I need some more~ __________________ Eheim Chickie #203 Filstar Pimpette # 56 not-so-newby anymore? 90 gal acrylic, Coralife Aquapro 150x2 Metal Halides, 55x2 50/50 PC, 3 lunars, Hydor inline, 9w TurboTwist UV, Pressurized CO2, Rhinox 5000 glass co2 diffusor, Rex Grigg CO2 all-in-one, Milwaukee pH controller, 2 Eheim Pro II 2026's, Filstar XP3 backup, lilies, Eco Complete, Greg Watson dry ferts, EI mod http://www.paparazzi-weim.com

02-25-2007, 05:52 AM	#148 (permalink)
SuRje1976 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montclair, NJ Posts: 618	Replies Moe - Thanks! PasD - I used a H.O.T. Magnum with it's micron filter cartridge charged with diatomaceous earth to get the water clear. Lynn - This is very exciting! The sand - only a week in the tank, and already driving me nuts. Used the python to siphon out AquaSoil from sand area - filled up kitchen sink - dropped about 4 gallons on the kitchen floor before I realized what was happening, and nearly broke the garbage disposal in the process! All at 3am - good stuff. The 5/8" hose came from Drs F&S, the 1/2" hose came from ADG. They've both taken on that "haze" that clear tubing tends to take on. I've found that Tygon tubing doesn't share this property. It remains pretty clear. Maybe I'll switch to that if I can find it without "Tygon" stamped on the side every 6 inches! __________________ Sergio C. _\\n/ SuMo Aquarium Regulators My Automatic Water Changer - My Automatic Fert Doser - ADA 120P Journal

02-25-2007, 07:04 AM	#149 (permalink)
danepatrick Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (45/100%) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: baton rouge, la Posts: 1,386	your floor is the same as in my bedroom. ha. oh yea! nice tank! AWESOME TANK! i can't wait to see it when things start to fill in. __________________ "Some of the worst things imaginable have been done with the best intentions." - Jurassic Park my 2.5 gallon journal

02-26-2007, 01:24 AM	#150 (permalink)
dufus Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: san antonio texas Posts: 1,870	Sweet, water! can't wait to see it grow in. Nice job. __________________ -Devin- Steve irwin- a father, a hero, a memory now. Peace homie-We'll miss you mate. Knowledge is the one thing a man is entitled to be greedy with.

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