I decided to setup two canister filters. A FX4 will be used to filter the main body of water. A Fluval 406 with a custom spray bar pointed down against the back wall will be the second. I decided to run with a planted background after seeing some inspirational setups online.
I decided to try my hand at epiweb and hygrolon as a growing medium. Epiweb will cover the top of the back wall with epiweb covered in hygrolon set up on the sides. The reason for the hygrolon is that it’ll wick up water and keep the epiweb panels on the side moist to grow plants. The back wall will have a drip wall from the 406 so no need for hygrolon. Well at least I hope.
I also had to remove the blue paint on the background and replace it with a coat of black plastidip.
Seachem Flourite sand is my substrate. I like the natural look and the small grain size. Plus, I hate dealing with soil based substrates even though it’s much better for planting in. Flourite is inert our of the bag. But over time, it’ll pull nutrients from the water column and use them to help support plant growth. A few tabs of osmocote will help with the initial plantings. Under water plants will be a few different strains of swords. Red flame and Red Melon.
I also picked up some hygrolon liana’s and branches. These will be covered with moss and other plants over time. That’s the idea anyway.