"Monte Carlo Iwagumi" edition (2017 - 2019)
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The Planted Tank Forum - View Single Post - High Tech Turtle Tank
4 Months:
The Planted Tank Forum - View Single Post - High Tech Turtle Tank
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Original Post:
Sup everyone. I thought I'd share my first attempt at a planted tank. I've been keeping a turtle and a couple of fish in a 20 gallon for over 2 years. The turtle has outgrown the tank so I finally decided to upgrade, and also try my hand at planted tanks. Here's my progress so far:
Day 0: Planting / Dry start:
Day 60: filling up after dry starting
Day 80: adding fauna. Was getting lots of diatoms and some green hair algae high up on the mountain so really need those ottos
Day 87: ottos went to town on the diatoms. Some browning on the DHG
Plants:
12 packs of petsmart dwarf hairgrass parvula
random stems
Fauna:
Charles the Cagle's Map Turtle (AKA poop machine)
4x Cardinal Tetra
4x ottocinclus
2x ghost shrimp
1x red beta
9x espei rasbora
25x amano shrimp
20+ red cherry shrimp
5x nerite snails
3x crossocheilus langei SAE
1x crossocheilus atrilimes SAE
Equipment:
48 Gallon 90cm x 45cm x 45cm off-brand 90P tank from AFA
Eco complete
Finnex Ray 2 @ 10 hours a day + 3 inch leg risers by planted tank member Fuze
100W Mercury Vapor Lamp (for basking) @ 7 hours a day
Viv 13mm outflow
Ebay 16mm intake
Rena XP4 Filter
Ista max mix large
GLA pro regulator
Hydor 200W inline heater
Fertilizer:
PPS Pro

"Ebay Starter Stems Pack" edition (2014 - 2016)

7 Months:
The Planted Tank Forum - View Single Post - High Tech Turtle Tank
4 Months:
The Planted Tank Forum - View Single Post - High Tech Turtle Tank
===============================================================
Original Post:
Sup everyone. I thought I'd share my first attempt at a planted tank. I've been keeping a turtle and a couple of fish in a 20 gallon for over 2 years. The turtle has outgrown the tank so I finally decided to upgrade, and also try my hand at planted tanks. Here's my progress so far:
Day 0: Planting / Dry start:

Day 60: filling up after dry starting


Day 80: adding fauna. Was getting lots of diatoms and some green hair algae high up on the mountain so really need those ottos

Day 87: ottos went to town on the diatoms. Some browning on the DHG


Plants:
12 packs of petsmart dwarf hairgrass parvula
random stems
Fauna:
Charles the Cagle's Map Turtle (AKA poop machine)
4x Cardinal Tetra
4x ottocinclus
2x ghost shrimp
1x red beta
9x espei rasbora
25x amano shrimp
20+ red cherry shrimp
5x nerite snails
3x crossocheilus langei SAE
1x crossocheilus atrilimes SAE
Equipment:
48 Gallon 90cm x 45cm x 45cm off-brand 90P tank from AFA
Eco complete
Finnex Ray 2 @ 10 hours a day + 3 inch leg risers by planted tank member Fuze
100W Mercury Vapor Lamp (for basking) @ 7 hours a day
Viv 13mm outflow
Ebay 16mm intake
Rena XP4 Filter
Ista max mix large
GLA pro regulator
Hydor 200W inline heater
Fertilizer:
PPS Pro