Tank Full Of Leaves

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Scatocephalus

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OK, I'm half way there. Here's the right half of the tank with 2 bags of leaves. The first was added last week and all are on the bottom. The second bag was added earlier today and most are still floating. It will take until tomorrow morning for them to sink. I've got a 3rd bag waiting to be added. By tomorrow the water will be even darker as the tanins from the 2nd bag enter the water. As it is I had to open the curtains to let sun shine on the tank so you could see the fish. Unfortunately it made for some bad reflections. Sorry about that...

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I almost wish some of the leaves would remain floating as I like the looks of them.
 
Your fish look great but how much darker can you stand the water to be? I'd think that even though the fish get better looking the darkness would cancel it out for you.
 
i like the way it looks but i would hate that dark water. Is it hard to see the fish? I would imagine the leaves would alter the water quality too but i do like the look of the leaves.
 
Those fish look absolutely stunning. Once you get it finished, you will have POTM material. Good job!

How is you filter holding up? Any clogging or buildup?
 
I was wondering - how do you prep the leaves for putting in your tank? How do you get around pesticides? And how do you gravel vac? I am thinking about doing this to my tanks.

Lindsey
 
Taz2478;1635276; said:
y'all need to start HERE. all info for your questions...

great tank Mark. Hops looks even better.
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Can you so kindly show me where he mentions anything about his setup clogging or getting buildup?;) I have been watching that thread. The poster advised someone to watchout for clogs, but never mentioned about his setup. I would imagine leaves stick to the intake and could pose a problem.
 
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