User
Suthernguy
Size
72gal bowfront
Date Started
Sept 20, 2013
Lighting
2x Aqueon Dual T5 fixtures. 1 65k & 1 Colormax each. 1 fxt on 10hrs/day, turn 2nd fxt [emailprotected] 12 & off @ 4pm. Update!: I now have one fixture on at a time, just alternate halfway through the day so all plants get light. Had an algae issue so I reduced the intensity.
Equipment
API XP3 canister filter, Tetra 200w heater, Tetra whisper air pump for circulation via bubble screen.
CO2
None....Well, I have started adding C02 liquid once a day
Substrate
75% Local River sand, 25% inert black gravel where plant concentration is.
Parameters
78deg F, Ph 5.8, GH 150ppm, KH 40ppm, Nitrite 0, Nitrate 25 ppm.
Fertilization
Flourish tabs under large root feeders, Co2 liquid daily, Seachem Flourish bi-monthly
Plants
A.Sword sp, A.Sword compacta, A.Sword Ozelot(grn). Hygrophila Angustafolia, Hygrophilia Pinnatifida , Telanthera Cardinalis, Bacopa Caroliniana, Cryptocoryne Undulata, Cryptocoryne Balansae , Cryptocoryne Wendtii Tropica, Wisteria, Dwarf Lily(red), Anubias Nana, Anubias Afzeli, Phoenix Moss, Java Fern Wendlov, Java Fern Trident, Java Narrow.
Inhabitants
Denison Barb2, GBR cichlid(2f-2m), Neon tetra12, leopard danio10, Phantom tetra2, Emperor tetra3(F), Redeye tetra3, Flame tetra2(red), Cory cat5,Butterfly loach(Hillstream)2 Otto cat5, Snails!!, River clam?, Local river Crayfish(Juv)2
Comments
Add Seachem stability monthly, Clean filter, vac and 30% WC Bi-monthly. Trim as needed. This is my first attempt at a planted tank. Learned most from this site. Thank you.
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