After seeing Kyle (Firemouth_32) being challenged with his planted tank i thought it was time for me to take up the challenge to. I was after a densely planted tank to house discus in so thats what im doing. Here are the first of a series of photos of my tank, as i will update it when something new happens
So far the currents inhabitants are:
1 Red Melon Discus
1 Blue Diamond Discus
2 Peppermints
and bout 50 neon tetras
Plants include:
Tonina
Panama Crypt
Amazon Swords
Ambulia
Varicated Rush
Water Sprite
Glosso
Hope you like it and let me know what you think i can do to improve it.
Thanks
Wayde
My First Planted Tank Journal D/L Warning
Started by wayde, Dec 14 2007 04:58 PM
6 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 14 December 2007 - 04:58 PM
#2
Posted 14 December 2007 - 05:26 PM
hey man nice looking tank mad list of plants. where'd u find the Tonina and Panama Crypt aint seen them in any shops before.
what substrate is that?
one thing i would have dun different is the back ground either black or a universal background.
but still the tank looks really good keep us posted.
james
what substrate is that?
one thing i would have dun different is the back ground either black or a universal background.
but still the tank looks really good keep us posted.
james
#3
Posted 14 December 2007 - 05:33 PM
Thanks keleherr, to answer your questions - the subrate is Eco-Complete. I purchased the Tonina from Aquotix and the Panama Crypts from AAA. I might change the background depends on what i think will look good when its all planted up.
Cheers
Wayde
Cheers
Wayde
#4
Posted 14 December 2007 - 05:41 PM
nice looks like im going for a drive.
did u get that wood at the auction?i think it use 2 b mine hahah
did u get that wood at the auction?i think it use 2 b mine hahah
#5
Posted 14 December 2007 - 05:54 PM
yea i got it at the auction.
still floats tho so have a piece of rock on top.
the tonina i got the only one.
sorry
still floats tho so have a piece of rock on top.
the tonina i got the only one.
sorry
#6
Posted 14 December 2007 - 07:35 PM
Hey Wade
How much was the Tonina?...its a nice looking plant. My understanding is that it likes soft acidic water with plenty of light, if you can provide that then it should grow well for you.
With your glosso...cut the bunch up into individual runners and plant about 2 cm apart...if you plant it like the way you have it just wont carpet your substrate very effectively.
Good luck. Youve started with some difficult and finicking plants there.
Mike
How much was the Tonina?...its a nice looking plant. My understanding is that it likes soft acidic water with plenty of light, if you can provide that then it should grow well for you.
With your glosso...cut the bunch up into individual runners and plant about 2 cm apart...if you plant it like the way you have it just wont carpet your substrate very effectively.
Good luck. Youve started with some difficult and finicking plants there.
Mike
#7
Posted 14 December 2007 - 07:48 PM
Thanks for your helpful advice Mike, the Tonina cost $25. I didnt know much about Glosso but was told that it is a carpetting plant. I will follow your advice and serperate them.
Well with some good advice i hope i can manage these plants well
Thanks
Wayde
Well with some good advice i hope i can manage these plants well
Thanks
Wayde
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