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06-04-2005, 11:23 PM
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My 55Gal. Planted Community
My first attempt in the hobby, 8 months into it. You could call me a "newb".
   Equip: 55 Gal. 48"L x 13"W x 20"D Eheim ProII 2026 260W Coralife Aqualight Pressurized CO2 / Boyu glass diffuser Flourite substrate Fauna: 6 Amano Shrimp 4 Black Phantom Tetras 7 Pristellas 7 Zebra Danios 3 Melini Cories 1 Bandit Cory 3 Emerald Cories 5 Panda Cories 1 Clown Pleco Flora: Amazon, Brazilian, & Ruffled Swords Temple Narrow Leaf Anubias 'barteri' (foreground/carpeting coming soon. glosso, riccia, elatine triandra..etc.) -- Last edited by aquatik; 06-04-2005 at 11:38 PM. |
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06-04-2005, 11:28 PM
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you've got some skill their bro, i can't master the arts of live plants yet lol
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06-05-2005, 12:57 AM
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Wow thats really neat!!! I wish I could do that
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06-05-2005, 01:38 PM
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Nice job on the plants. What type of rock are you using and whole long has your tank been up with plants?
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06-05-2005, 03:30 PM
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I cycled the tank with a bunch of swords and a few danios..and some BioSpira of course! So the sword plants have been in there from day one... I've just gradually thinned and added different species as I upgraded my lighting & added co2. After about 8 months I've got the tank finally set up to where it can handle some more serious planting schemes... This should be the fun part! |
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06-05-2005, 08:17 PM
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looks fantastic! let us know how it goes!
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06-06-2005, 05:42 AM
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Very nice indeed.
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06-06-2005, 06:36 AM
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Love the pristellas. I keep them also but haven't had any luck breeding them yet. (Or the eggs were eaten).
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06-06-2005, 10:05 AM
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Ichthus Owner
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beautiful tank!!!!! ive been in the hobby for 4 years and i cant get anywhere close to getting my plants to look that nice!!! although it does seem harder in a small tank like mine....
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06-06-2005, 10:33 AM
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Is that hair/thread algae on the sword or just blurry pics?
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06-06-2005, 10:38 AM
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Very nice indeed, newbie or not.
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06-06-2005, 02:10 PM
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06-06-2005, 03:30 PM
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How long did you cycle your tank?
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06-06-2005, 06:40 PM
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A very enjoyable tank to look at. Nice mix of rock, plants, driftwood, and fish. Small schools that catch the eye when they pass through the open spaces.
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06-06-2005, 06:55 PM
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06-07-2005, 12:17 PM
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for a newb your tank is amazing. I now hold all your information to be true. You know your stuff. Nice tank.
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06-07-2005, 04:02 PM
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06-07-2005, 07:59 PM
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Ahhh yes the good forces of the web. Just stay away from the dark side.
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06-11-2005, 03:38 PM
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I have no luck with plants. Your tank looks clean.
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06-12-2005, 09:12 PM
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good job i don't have the time for plants so i use fake decor
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