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Paul Cortis - 70 Gallons
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Tank size:
70 Gallons
Lighting:
2x30W 36" plant bulbs with reflectors, 1x30W 36" Triton bulb, 1x20W 18" 5500k bulb + 1x20W 18" 6500k bulb. All set with timers to provide 12Hrs of darkness and 10 hours of full lighting with 2 hours intermediate.
Equipment:
Filtration: External Eheim 2215 canister filter + a secondary small powerhead to provide some extra circulation at opposite side of filter. Heating: External Hydor ETH 300W heater.
CO2:
Full Eheim CO2 system including 2lb tank and reactor.
Substrate:
2cm Flourite under 5cm of 3-4mm gravel.
Parameters:
PH 7, KH 10.5, GH 13, Nitrates 5-10, Temp 27 Degrees Celcius
Fertilization:
4ml Seachem Flourish every week (equiv. for 50US Gal.) + 1mg Iron (Seachem) weekly.
Plants:
Water Wisteria, Dwarf Hygrophila, Amazon Sword, Java Fern, Hornwort, Vassilneria, Carolina Fanwort, Roseafolia, Shinnersia Rivularis and other various plants.
Inhabitants:
2 Clown loaches, 2 Pakistani Yoyo loaches, 1 Bristlenose catfish, 2 Black fin coridoras, 5 Silver tip tetras, 3 Siamese flying fox, 2 Rainbow sharks, 2 Blue gouramis, 2 Kissing gouramis, 2 Pearl gouramis, 2 Honey gouramis, 2 Black widow tetras, 4 Rainbowfish bosemani, 4 Rainbowfish blue, 4 Wood shrimps + 1 seashell.
Additional Comments:
15-20% Weekly water change.
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