something you should see

[Fishkeeper88]

Here it is after I have waiting for the fish to grow out and the plants to mature. This is my 55 gallon planted community tank...

 

[Fishie]

Well where is it O.O

 

[Mebbid]

Ooooo imaginary tanks!

 

[Aqua crew]

Beautiful! Haha

 

[AngelFishGirl]

Oh come on!! You can't post something with such big exciting flashy words and not post the picture!!! I NEED TO SEE THIS!!!

 

[Fishkeeper88]

Here it is

 

[gfddser]

Love that look.

 

[Fishkeeper88]

10 species of plants.... and 10 species of fish, most of which have groups.

 

[AngelFishGirl]

10 different species of fish? May I ask what your stock is and how many of each?

That sounds like it may be a little overstocked just from the types of fish I'm seeing in the pictures. I could be wrong though

 

[Fishkeeper88]

Stock list:
5 marble catfish-bottom feeder
8 otocinclus catfish-leaf and glass cleaner
3 turquois rainbows
2 Australian rainbows
4 bosemonis rainbows
3 emperor tetras
3 silver tip tetras
2 pearl gouramis
1 Betta
sorry I miss counted there are not 10 there are 9 species

 

[Fishkeeper88]

it is not overstocked I have a Fluval fx5 filter at 400 gallons an hour. the large fish are minimal but I could be wrong any experts?

 

[Aqua crew]

In a 55G I'd say you're fine with that build. None of those fish are particularly messy, and with that size filter it really wouldn't matter of they were, haha. Looks fantastic!

 

[Mebbid]

I like what you did with the tank, especially the piece of driftwood.

 

[Fishkeeper88]

video

forgot to mention in this video that I do 50% water changes once a week. This is more than your normal 25% water change to keep the rainbow fish happier and in prime condition. I add liquid fertilizer and prime water conditioner into the new water at the recommended dose amount in the directions.

 

[Ashindle]

Looks great! Is there any aggression between your two pearl gourami?

 

[Cactuspixie]

Wow, lush! Can I ask what the plants in front are? I have one of those and can't remember what it is. Some kind if crypt I believe?
Crypts are fast becoming my favourite plants

 

[Fishkeeper88]

Their is a bit of aggression between the female pearl gourami and the rainbow fish. I keep a close eye on her, she is a bit territorial. The male is a gentle fish and keeps to himself and no one messes with him.

They are Crypts not sure the genus exactly. In the video I ask this question.

 

[Fishkeeper88]

patience is a virtue

Here is a before and after of plant growth.

 

[brennae]

You may want to up the numbers on the tetras. They like to live in groups of 5 or more.

 

[Fishkeeper88]

That is a very good idea.

Here is another picture that is a little clearer than the washed out one.