Alasse Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 I've moved to a new place, so the 5ft had to be pulled down and redone. Its got a completely different look now, but i dont mind it. This tank is still a work in progress. Some stats Substrate: Black gravel mixed with Richgro (maybe adding a top layer of plain gravel over this, havent fully decided as yet *L*) Lighting: 1 double 4ft T8 Dalbarb reflector (1x 40W & 1x 36W tube) + 2x 2ft T5 (25W tubes i think) Ferts: None as yet Filtration: Aqua One 103F Internal Plants: Java Fern, Java Moss, Crypts, Chain Swords, Wisteria, Elodea, Val, Anubias & Large swords Driftwood: 4 pieces, 1x large (124cm) & 3 smaller, 1 of the smaller pieces store bought, the rest found Occupents: Gold gourami, Platys, Bristlenose Cats, Cory Cats, Yoyo Loaches, Neons & some Shrimp I think that it *L* On to some pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxican Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Wow that looks awesome!! makes me wanna do a planted tank. Nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japes Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Great looking tank. Not so sure on the Platy's, but the aquascaping looks very nice, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alasse Posted June 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Thanx Platys are fun and colourful, they suit the look i want for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdl Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Awesome looking tank. The driftwood looks great. And Japes, are those geos in your av. yours? I'm starting to dig the geos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanwatts Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 thats bloody awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japes Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 And Japes, are those geos in your av. yours? I'm starting to dig the geos. Yeah they are, still juveniles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alasse Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Some newer pics of my favorite part of the tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brengun Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Awesome tank! The bn must love skooting under the dw tunnels. You grow nice plants as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamzaLH Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Thats one sweet looking tank !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumpie Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 very nice looking setup u have done well and have u tried discus im sure they would love that tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alasse Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Funny you should mention discus *L* I was checking some out not very long ago. They are a gorgeous fish for sure Will Discus go in with the fish listed below? I have 2 Angels, 2 Bristlenose, 5 Pakistani Loches and 2 Clown Loaches that will definately be staying. (the others occupents will be sold/traded if discus are added) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbeer Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Angels can be more aggressive than Discus - so purists say no - I have done it but. Discus can also be scatty - and fast moving fish can upset them - like your loaches. However it is a big tank - and looks perfect set up wise for discus. I would probably try it myself - but have a plan B just in case. Are you willing to get rid of more fish if it doesn't work? HTH Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alasse Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Yes, i have been reading about Angels & Discus as tankmates .Much controversy on that one. I do love my Angels though, but if worst come to worst i would rehome or move if troubles arose. I've also read about loaches, but most seem to think the smaller pakistani is ok, but the clowns maybe a problem as they get far larger. I've also read that clown loaches can damage plants as they get larger, they would be removed if either was the case. The other fish it seems would be fine with them, so i think even with the 2 variables i'm going to give it a try. The Angels are quite small, the clown loaches way smaller than them, so it gives me a bit of leeway before they may become a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alasse Posted August 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I ended up going with Angels The tank has 6 angels (2 have paired up), 5 pakistani loaches, 2 clown loaches, 3 cories, 2 bristlenose and some riffle shrimp The tank as of tonight The Angels Biatch Frell Angelus Grayson Koda Tigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo25 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Amazing looking tank, ive always wanted to try and build a planted tank. Very natural setting, and the lights do it justice too. My first fish were angels, alot like your "Biatch".They had a few more vertical balck stripes tho, but great fish lasted along time.Was my fiancee's pick to put them in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alasse Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 The newest Angel addition Amarillo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alasse Posted September 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Updated pic. Wisteria removed as it was going feral *L*...daily i had to remove pups from the surface to allow light through. New plants to be added Tuesday. So in the meantime its looking a bit light on plant wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japes Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Looking good, liking the Angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
equkwel Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 WOW...... that is a beautifull tank you have just inspierd me to make my own planted tank i only hope it turns out as good as yours. i have very little exp with plants but it looks so good, how much matenace do the plants need? btw very nice angels. cheers steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alasse Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Newest full tank shot, not real clear at present, cleaned the cannister filter (added new foam media), water change and moved quite a few plants around, so stirred it up a bit. But anyway, this will give you an idea of how its going equkwel ~ Most plants are tidied approx 4-5 weeks apart. The Val needs trimming every 1-2 weeks though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alasse Posted November 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Latest FTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamzaLH Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Very nice ... One of the nicest planted tanks i have seen in a long long time ... Keep up the good work Hamza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alasse Posted November 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 I've been sitting trying my darndest to catch the 2 bristlenose plecos *L* (i want to move them to a breeding tank), anyway, i notice one of the Angels isnt coming out for a feed A quick search and i'm pretty sure Amarillo is dead, i cannot find him anywhere! Both these problems got me to thinking, time for a tank rescape! I wont get to it for at least another 2 weeks, as i'll have to make sure i have tanks running for the inhabitants while i'm redoing it. Man all the wood readjusting and replanting....i'm looking forward to it, but i'm not lol So stay tuned..and we'll see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem0n Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 very nice looking tank Alasse ! cheers for sharing i've only just started my planted tank & i think i'm going to have to remove my 2 bristlenoses & sailfin pleco because if they get a fright & zoom into the undergrowth they often dislodge some plants which i am constantly re-planting... do you have to re-plant floating plants much or is there a method of anchoring the roots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
