75g Log :) (update) - Aquarium Advice

HiFi · 05-08-2006, 01:19 AM

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 · 05-08-2006, 02:30 AM

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

GlitcH · 05-08-2006, 02:47 AM

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

HiFi · 05-08-2006, 10:57 PM

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 · 05-08-2006, 11:08 PM

Awesome start Mark, I'm jelous =)

lol... I can't wait to see it fill in..

Don't forget to take more pics

rich311k · 05-08-2006, 11:10 PM

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

zachxlutz · 05-08-2006, 11:42 PM

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 · 05-09-2006, 12:04 AM

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

HiFi · 05-10-2006, 01:59 AM

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 · 05-10-2006, 02:15 AM

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

05-08-2006, 01:19 AM	#1
HiFi Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London Ont Canada Posts: 100 Images: 1	75g Log :) (update) 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.

05-08-2006, 02:30 AM	#2
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	75G, awsome size. I really like mine. Will be looking forward to watching your log as things progress.... __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

05-08-2006, 02:47 AM	#3
GlitcH Aquarium Advice FINatic Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: RI Posts: 618 Images: 4	Yep.........nice canvas there........lookin forward to your progress HiFi. __________________ 92G Corner Planted Community - 46G Bowfront -90G behind my bar - 20G Planted Shrimp Tank

05-09-2006, 12:04 AM	#8
Glenc Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,075	Nice looking tank. Man, I want a bigger tank! That's going to be a sweet tank. __________________ 125 gallon, Crypt green gecko, Crypt undulata "broad leaf" Lobelia cardinalis small and large form. H.corymbosa "compact" Crypt parva, Downoi, Bacopa. 2x 150 Wt 10000k HQI Metal Halide, 2x 65 Wt 6700k-Colourmax

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05-08-2006, 10:57 PM	#4
HiFi Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London Ont Canada Posts: 100 Images: 1	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.

05-08-2006, 11:08 PM	#5
resiak Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 59	Awesome start Mark, I'm jelous =) lol... I can't wait to see it fill in.. Don't forget to take more pics

05-08-2006, 11:10 PM	#6
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	Looks great. That is going to be a nice looking tank.

05-08-2006, 11:42 PM	#7
zachxlutz Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 52	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!

05-10-2006, 01:59 AM	#9
HiFi Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London Ont Canada Posts: 100 Images: 1	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. .

05-10-2006, 02:15 AM	#10
resiak Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 59	Your canopy came out awesome.. I also like the clear chamber for your inline reactor. Can't wait to see more pics =)

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