Finally Got my 36 Bow up and running!

[peacock madness]

Ive been outa the MFK world for a few months, but i haven't been sitting idle by far..with the new job came odd hours and loooooong days with tons of other random issues popping up daily, BUT i still managed time to piece together my long awaited planted tank project. Hope you enjoy...

So after much debating, and even more impatient waiting, Ive finally got things on the move. I started with a tank i got from family members, painted the back, chose the filtration, and substrate along with the lighting. I dont have all the pictures i would want to have, but as i progress i will be posting more.. so heres what i have so far:

36 Gallon Bow front
marineland 200 biowheel
Flourish black substrate for my plants
aqua sun's dual t5 hood with maxx plant grow and a daylight bulb
300watt heater (my room stays VERY cold)
Plants were ordered yesterday (6-9-11) and arrive this coming Wednesday

Stocking list includes 5-8 peacock gudgeon's, a breeder pair of bristle nose form my 55gal, and either some rams or a big school of cardinal tetras from snookn21..still haven't decided and could use some input on the decision, or any other ideas..

as you can see here, i already taped off the sides and started the painting.



here it is with the back painted and ready to go back inside.





here it is the first night cycling with the new heater/filter/lighting..


like i said the plants are on the way, as well as the fish so more pictures are to come..

 

[ElectricBlueSeanBurch]

Looks good big brother, be sure to keep us updated when the plants and fishies arrive.

 

[WyldFya]

Whats the plant list like?

 

[peacock madness]

Soo, it took an extra day but i finally got my plants in and they look great in the tank. it wasnt to many making it a jungle it actually came out just right. heres what i have so far.. and sorry bout the plant list, im not the best on their names, but its looks great.


This was just following the plants going in, as you can see its still a little dirty from the silt being kicked up.


Here is the tank after the silt layer has settled and its starting to clear up really nice.


the large clump of java moss i got goes great wrapped around my pleco log..cant wait to get my bristle nose pair in there, planning to breed my Black male and albino female.


Here you can make out the co2 diffuser in the back ground.

So.. as of now, the tank is fully set up. Im simply waiting for the system to settle after everything i did with it today. I cant wait to get my fish in there, they arrive tomorrow!

 

[peacock madness]

Also if anyone wants to know, im running the Fluval co2 kit pictured below...i read better when theres pics lol


running 1-2 bubbles per 4 seconds, and its all working great.

 

[peacock madness]

while im on, does anyone have any suggestions for the other fish to add? im going with my peacock gudgeons for the bottom, but i want a peaceful swimming fish for the top..was thinking big school of cardinal tetras, neon's, rams, or so on... any input is welcome

 

[JamesF]

Looking good so far.
I'd look to killiefish for the top. Some of them have incredible colours, and they rarely leave the top area.

 

[peacock madness]

thanks james, its.really been an uphill battle getting this thing ofthe ground. but i knewbif i inched along it wouldnt be done right where as.waiting and.doing everything at once its all good to go..im going to do some lookin on the killifish. thanks for the input

 

[Bonzo]

celebes halfbeak will look really good in your tank too!!