75g Log :) (update)

[HiFi]

After starting a few samll aquariums in January my 29, & kids 5 were doing ok. I then saw photos of Planted tanks.
The 38 planted I had setup just didnt work for me, and I could fit a much bigger one on the bar that it sat on.
Well it finally came. And this was the second tear down in a month.
My platys and mollys are sitting in a rubbermaid tub waiting for the cloudiness to clear. The old plants from the 38 are near ready to go back.
Some will need a bleach treatment I think to get rid of some Black hair type algae (red algae?).
I got some bunches of Egeria Densa to start off with as well.
Between 2-4 inches of flourite.
The filter is a Pengiun 350 with the dual biowheels removed.

[Lonewolfblue]

75G, awsome size. I really like mine. Will be looking forward to watching your log as things progress....

[GlitcH]

Yep.........nice canvas there........lookin forward to your progress HiFi.

[HiFi]

I know the water is not completely clear, but I had to post these.
I setup the rock and the driftwood. After a boil the DW sank for the test in the other tank. Was out for 4 days and now it floats again.

I also started filling what I had waiting from the other one.
The Corkscrew Vals and the other Hydrocotyle still need cleaning. I dont want to use the Algae infested Wisteria as there is just too much of it.
A Giant Hygro and Amazon Sword are still to go in also. Thanks to mr funktastic


I got this Rock that kinda looked like a face when I put it in. Will get a better shot of it.



This one I hope get Caved' by some future Apistos of some kind.



As it sits for now.

[resiak]

Awesome start Mark, I'm jelous =) lol... I can't wait to see it fill in..

Don't forget to take more pics

[rich311k]

Looks great. That is going to be a nice looking tank.

[zachxlutz]

what a great size tank. i thought i was going to be happy with a 29 gallon... i don't think so! can't wait to see how this progresses!

[Glenc]

Nice looking tank. Man, I want a bigger tank! That's going to be a sweet tank.

[HiFi]

Thanks. I felt the same seeing all these Plant Filled Landscapes and I had to go bigger.

The Canopy was built from pine and Plywood. I had to modify it for the lighting to fit.


It houses 3 double strip - 40w Normal Output Fluorescent T12's- Philips Daylight Deluxe 6500K
Small wing reflectors are around each pair
DIY co2 Reactor is not finished so I'm running 4 of 6 of these putting me at about 2 WPG. All 6 bulbs will get me an estimated 3.2 WPG
Glass tops were inserted today. And these these Bulbs sit 3 inches from the glass and 5.5 inches from waterline.
I hope this system will be efficient.

The DIY co2 Reactor is based on the Inline Cannister PVC design.
Purrbox and Resiak helped me work up a design using a pump/powerhead instead of a cannister. To eliminate stuff in the tank... I want to put the powerhead outside the tank. Not sure If I have to syphon to get it to work everytime I turn it on, at "lights on"
And transparent PVC pipe is Hard to find So I'm trying a Braided 2" PVC tube. Wish me Luck.


Any Suggestions are greatly appreciated.
.

[resiak]

Your canopy came out awesome.. I also like the clear chamber for your inline reactor.
Can't wait to see more pics =)