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[nickniagara]

Hi my names nick. I was looking around online for advice on they type of live plants I will need in my tank and ended up here lol!

I just recently moved into a condo where the kitchen and living room is separated by an island and I thought it would be really cool looking to have a nice long, shallow tank on the island to further the distinction between kitchen and living room as well as providing a living art piece visible from both rooms. Because of this there will be no backing on the tank but I was thinking of having a row of live plants straight down the middle of varying heights and sizes to provide a backdrop for the fish view-able from both sides of the tank.

My tank dimensions are pretty unique I think so I ended up having to build the tank myself. I might have taken on a lot but I think its going okay. I'm at the stage right now where I'm waiting for the silicone to cure and will be doing a water test in a few days. The dimensions are 16" high x 11" deep x 68" long.

I'll see if I can upload some pictures of what I've done so far!!!

 

[redsea]

Hi my names nick. I was looking around online for advice on they type of live plants I will need in my tank and ended up here lol!

I just recently moved into a condo where the kitchen and living room is separated by an island and I thought it would be really cool looking to have a nice long, shallow tank on the island to further the distinction between kitchen and living room as well as providing a living art piece visible from both rooms. Because of this there will be no backing on the tank but I was thinking of having a row of live plants straight down the middle of varying heights and sizes to provide a backdrop for the fish view-able from both sides of the tank.

My tank dimensions are pretty unique I think so I ended up having to build the tank myself. I might have taken on a lot but I think its going okay. I'm at the stage right now where I'm waiting for the silicone to cure and will be doing a water test in a few days. The dimensions are 16" high x 11" deep x 68" long.

I'll see if I can upload some pictures of what I've done so far!!!

Nice work!

Thanks for joining AA!

 

[Aces11]

Welcome to Aquarium Advice!

 

[HN1]

Welcome to AA!

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Welcome to AA!

Nice tank. Its going to look amazing when it's done. Is this your first tank or do you have others?

 

[nickniagara]

First tank. I read a lot about building them online before I started. I think I could've done a better job with the silicone seal being neater but I'm planning on applying a wood trim after it is done so I can cut away the excess silicone and cover the edges with the trim.

 

[bruinsbro1997]

to AA!

 

[Mumma.of.two]

First tank. I read a lot about building them online before I started. I think I could've done a better job with the silicone seal being neater but I'm planning on applying a wood trim after it is done so I can cut away the excess silicone and cover the edges with the trim.

Cool. Make sure you post pics when it's done. Do you know about cycling new tanks?

 

[nickniagara]

Yeah I've read about it. Does the cycling need to happen before putting in live plants or is it just to prepare the tank for the fish?

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Yeah I've read about it. Does the cycling need to happen before putting in live plants or is it just to prepare the tank for the fish?

You can put the plants in when ever. It's to make the tank safe for fish and inverts.
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forum...guide-and-faq-to-fishless-cycling-148283.html
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/artic...g-but-I-already-have-fish-What-now/Page2.html
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f12/fish-in-cycling-step-over-into-the-dark-side-176446.html
Here are some links to some write ups on cycling.
Have you considered what plants you are wanting?

 

[nickniagara]

No I'm not sure what plants to get. I want them to be planted down the middle of the tank and on the sides to hide filter hoses and heaters and such. I'm not sure what plants or how many. Is there a rule of thumb regarding how many plants or something?

 

[Mumma.of.two]

No I'm not sure what plants to get. I want them to be planted down the middle of the tank and on the sides to hide filter hoses and heaters and such. I'm not sure what plants or how many. Is there a rule of thumb regarding how many plants or something?

I was just asking because there are a few things to consider like lighting (high or low light), adding co2 (DIY, pressurized, liquid carbon, none), fertilizers and substrates (sand, gravel, dirt, Eco-compete, etc). if you have a bit of a poke around the planted tank and aquascaping sections you will get an idea of what I mean.

 

[nickniagara]

Thanks!!! I will check out the thread on plants and aquascaping

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Thanks!!! I will check out the thread on plants and aquascaping

research is the key