jinsei888's 40G Planted Tank Journal - Pressurized CO2!!! (Page 4)!

[legomaniac89]

The best canister I've ever used are the Marineland C-series. IME, they're even quieter than the Eheim. I mean, I have one running on the tank 12 inches away from my bed, and I don't even hear it.

In all fairness, the Eheim I used was an older model, but it gave me nothing but problems from the start. Eheims do have the advantage of being able to control the flow rate, like brohawk said above.

I just can't get away from how ugly the green Eheim pipes are

[jinsei888]

Originally Posted by legomaniac89

The best canister I've ever used are the Marineland C-series. IME, they're even quieter than the Eheim. I mean, I have one running on the tank 12 inches away from my bed, and I don't even hear it.

In all fairness, the Eheim I used was an older model, but it gave me nothing but problems from the start. Eheims do have the advantage of being able to control the flow rate, like brohawk said above.

I just can't get away from how ugly the green Eheim pipes are

haha, I will certainly be changing out the pipes if I go with the Eheim. From your earlier post, I think I'll be taking your advice and checking with Orlando, regarding the start of my first CO2 pressurized setup! GLA seems to have some great looking glass!

[SearunSimpson]

Very nice! The only thing i would change around is to put the plant that has the big broad leafs in the middle of the driftwood (Hygrophila Corymbosa) to the back, and put the stems that are in the back ont he outside edges. The reason for this is that with proper care, the H. Corymbosa is going to grow way too tall and thick and will eventually block out your hardscape.

[Digsy]

Originally Posted by jinsei888

As I'm sure it will be apparent from these photos, I am new to the planted tank hobby

Ok, I laughed pretty hard after reading this and then viewing your progress. I thought for sure you were pulling our leg about being a first-timer! This is a GREAT first attempt...I can't wait to see what other scapes you've got up your sleeves! Beautiful!

[jinsei888]

My RCS had babies!!! Woo hoo!!!

RCS Baby - 07.25.2009


Clown Killie - Male

[soup_nazi]

if only this my tank was this good

[jinsei888]

August 13th, 2009

Updates:

- Purchased and installed a new Eheim 2217 today. (Still deciding on which ADA Lily Pipes to run on this setup )

- Discovered the Redfin Tetras are jumpers...so I've only got one left.

- Had a fight with GW for the past month, but have defeated it with patience and weekly water changes.


Pictures:

Front


HC Growing...slowly


For fun, right angle


...and the left angle



Next Steps:

- Figure out which ADA glass pipes will work best with my tank (P-2, P-4, P-6???)

- Hydor ETH200 Inline Heater

- Start shopping for pressurized CO2...oh gawd...


And again, thanks for all the help everyone!

[hydrophyte]

Really nice tank!

[ikuzo]

i think the left back is Didiplis diandra which is beautiful but pretty hard to grow. great job for a first timer, really.

[Reginald2]

Congrats on the Eheim, Iv'e got a 2213 that I love. Those macro pictures are really good. I really like the baby shrimp on the moss. You've got a great eye and a great tank.

[jinsei888]

Originally Posted by Reginald2

Congrats on the Eheim, Iv'e got a 2213 that I love. Those macro pictures are really good. I really like the baby shrimp on the moss. You've got a great eye and a great tank.

Thanks, my old replaced Fluval 303 had a damaged impeller and simply didn't move enough water--it made immense noise for years. The Eheim is a night and day improvement in sound and filtration.

[ZooTycoonMaster]

Wow it looks almost like my new tank I'm setting up!

How far is it from the front of the tank to the base of the driftwood?

[speedie408]

Very nice setup! Looking forward to see how your foreground fills in.

[jinsei888]

Originally Posted by ZooTycoonMaster

Wow it looks almost like my new tank I'm setting up!

How far is it from the front of the tank to the base of the driftwood?

Pretty darn close, I'd say maybe 2 inches to 2.5 inches, maybe?

I must admit, I like bringing the driftwood closer to the foreground so there is an extreme variation in fore/aft dimension. I'm hoping it will contrast the right planes HC well.

I also just received some more B. Japonica from Kim today and will be placing them sparingly across the background of the right-side HC field...really sparingly. I'll post pictures tonight when I get them planted in.

[Orlando]

Well done! Fantastic work

This tank is going to mature very nicely..

Regards,
Orlando