Samantha Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 (edited) Hey guys, Been a while since i've checked in, for those of you who may remember, I had a little tropical hex, well I got to upgrade, to a 4 foot. Tank mates include:- 3 x Angelfish. 4 x Kuhli Loaches. 3 x Clown Loaches. 3 x German Blue Rams. 8 x Panda Corys. 1 x Peppered Cory. 3 x Albino Corys. 5 x Peppermint BN. 5 x L104 Clown Plecos. Soon to include:- A couple more Angelfish & possibly a small school of something with gorgeous colours, any suggestions are appreciated. I have to include a huge thank-you to my other half, Keegan(Keegan013 on the Forum) for absolutely everything to do with this hobby (Majority of the time hehehe) He practically did it all.. My Hex has been turned into a home for Gary(the fighter) He is a very happy chappy with more than enough room now. Photos:- Full shot.. Half shot.. Corys.. Peppermint BN.. Thanks for viewing guys, any comments appreciated. Edited March 31, 2012 by Samantha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Before the fish were added, cycled for a day or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah1234 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 It looks absolutely fantastic. Sounds like a very peaceful community also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 That looks great! I Like Hyphessobrycon bentosi - white tip rosy tetra, they look good!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still_Shorty Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Great set up. Love the mangrove root. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raycam01_au Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 turned out nice i approve of this post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan013 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 I am Glad others like it as well. After all, I did put the time and money into it for you. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 & nothing goes unappreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristlenosejohn Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Great looking tank and great bit of DW Cheers Johno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 & nothing goes unappreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 very nice set up, well done to you both........ can't wait to finish re-arranging our lounge room so we can set up our new tank, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 That looks great! I Like Hyphessobrycon bentosi - white tip rosy tetra, they look good!!! I'll look into that, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) 10 Days later, the substrate is just white sand from a landscape yard, And there is DinoDung in the back right corner & it's working a treat, all the plants have taken off way more than I expected. I can even trim & replant in other areas. The banana lilys suprised me also.. They'll be moved for sure. Here are some pictures. Day 1. Day 5 or 6. Day 10, today. Edited January 13, 2012 by Samantha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanoz Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Looks awesome, great work guys!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanoz Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Btw, where did you get your Lilly's from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 City Farmers, Browns Plains They were $1.95 each I think They are seriously growing by the second, it's insane :L & Thank-you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenswimmers Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 City Farmers, Browns Plains They were $1.95 each I think They are seriously growing by the second, it's insane :L& Thank-you yeah Im a bannana lilly advo.....I reckon they are awesome and take off like nothing..plus you can use in different ways...planted,floating....easy to propogate and the fishees seem to love em....awesome job Keegan and Samantha....high 5 sexy time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanoz Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Awesome, how long did it take them to get to that size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I posted the original photos of Day 1 on the 3rd of this month, so by the 13th(today) They are that big The pictures are within a 10 day period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanoz Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 WOWSERS!! They are fast growers!! Cool, thanks for that, might have to go get me some!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 It helps with good lighting, Thats why the rest of the plants are going nuts. We're running a 3foot fluro with 2 switches. Each switch does 4 Tubes so theres 8 tubes worth, Usually only run 1 switch though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raycam01_au Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Banana lillies are sexy as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercobwe Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Beautifully set up especially the mangrove roots, stunning!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyfish Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Really nice set up, love the corys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks Guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
