WEEK 3 PICS!!! Check them out and tell me what you think....

[AquariumFreak]

Hey Gang,

I'm a little late this week on getting the pics up but I finally got to them.
You can see them at:
http://www.aquariumfreak.com/90gal_journal/90gal_5_15_04.html

I also put some pics of the new 20gal on the front page (lower right corner) http://www.aquariumfreak.com

I'm hoping to get my ferts in this week so I can get some nutrients in my water again.

Hope you all enjoy,

Jeff

 

[oscarbreeder]

Man that tank looks GREAT.
Good job.

 

[AquariumFreak]

Thanks... it's been a lot of work with the water problems I've had but it's getting under control. Now if I can just get rid of the slime algae LOL

 

[bungle]

first of all, awesome pics! definate inspiration as i am getting ready to set up a 55gal planted tank! this may be a silly question, but i was wondering how you go about cleaning the substrate with so much of it planted? do the plants pretty much take care of it, absorbing nutrients and whatnot?

 

[AquariumFreak]

The only silly questions is the one that isn't asked

When I do my water changes once a week I try and get in between the plants as best as I can to get the noticable crap up. Then over the glosso I just lightly run the vac over it to do the same. Every once in a while I'll end up pulling up some of the glosso but I just replant afterwards.

Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Jeff

 

[lefthan]

That's a very good looking tank

 

[madasafish]

...and yes, that does mean that 1) some of the crap becomes nutrients used by the plants and 2) that some of the crap simply gets left behind. I think you'll find that in an average densely-planted aquarium, the substrate will be fairly full of waste , but that this will not affect the tank's biological filter, as the plants tend to absorb the nutrients.

In order to combat the problem of cleaning, I always feed my fish in the same area of the tank. Most of the uneaten food settles in the lightly-planted area below, and I can vacuum the gravel here thoroughly.

 

[bungle]

thanks for the info since this is my first tank i'm setting up, i'm not familliar with how powerful a gravel vac is and what gets picked up and whats left in place.

i'll be sure and post anymore questions in a new spot, as to save this space for all those oogle-ing at aquariumfreaks rad tank!

 

[Guest]

Looking good ya freak!

If you think slime algaes bad. Wait till you get your hands on those dry ferts and experience BGA and BBA blooms 8O . Be very VERY careful with the ferts. Make sure you calculate several times and are confident before adding them. If not, ask for help.

BTW.....hows the ICH? You never followed up.

 

[AquariumFreak]

Ich is almost gone... just a couple of spots on my black skirt tetra's.

This slime sucks, I'm worried that it's going to kill my glosso. What can I do about it?

And I should be getting my ferts this week and I'll be sure to to post exactly what I am planning on doing before I do it.

I'm going to finish my water tests and start another posts.

Glad you guys are enjoying the pics.

Jeff