30 tall planted build

[Fishboynick]

Started building this tank about a month ago. I have been doing research on planted tank for about a year. I was so intimidated by them. But to find out it really isn't as difficult as I thought.

Lucky I live in Santa Cruz California and have easy access to Aqua Forest Amano in SF. So it made the planting process much easier. It's an incredible store. If you live in nor cal and are into planted tanks its a MUST see.

Pulled the rim off myself. And polished the glass. As well as reinforced the silicone inside. I also purchased a commercial fluorescent light (local hydroponics store) and mounted it with aircraft cables. It works like a champ and cost 2/3 less than any aquarium brand name lights

Anyways. Here are some before pics, and pics throughout the month as it has grown. Will be uploading video soon.


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[everlastace]

That is beautiful! Do you have added co2?

 

[COG Commando]

Very nice, love the Apisto

 

[Angler]

Beautiful tank. Good work!

 

[Fishboynick]

That is beautiful! Do you have added co2?

Yeah, I bought a fully set up ADA co2 system form craigslist for a steal. The guys who was selling it didn't know how to work it.

Dual gauge electronic regulator. Hoses. Time clock. And bubble counter/ reactor. All for $180


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[everlastace]

Wow! Awesome deal! I just run a super primitive way! Old pop bottle with sugar water and yeast, with a valve so I can regulate at night.

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[Ambervikings91]

wow, very beautiful

 

[Fishboynick]

Thanks so much guys. Been working hard on it. I almost have to daily trimming on some species of plants thy I have in there.


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[everlastace]

Im working on a planted 55 right now, and i have some open ground that I want to put something that stays real low to the ground and fills in nicely, like ground cover, any suggestions? Low maintenance is preferred, and as hardy as possible.

 

[Fishboynick]

Im working on a planted 55 right now, and i have some open ground that I want to put something that stays real low to the ground and fills in nicely, like ground cover, any suggestions? Low maintenance is preferred, and as hardy as possible.

Well. If you want something that's low maintenance you could go with a moss of some sort. Most ground cover plants (dwarf baby tears, etc) need high lighting and co2. Maybe some thing like this

http://www.adana-usa.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72_13&products_id=725

Or

http://www.adana-usa.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72_13&products_id=395

Mosses are great and easy to keep. Hope this helps



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