So, I have been waiting months to be able to set this tank up and the day is finally here! The stand that came with this tank crumbled and the tank fell into the wall last time it was set up. I was waiting for my stepdad to build me a stand. I stressed to him that it has to be able to hold 500lbs.....and I think he got the message loud and clear, haha! Don't think I will have to worry about this tank falling over anymore! It took a little getting used to his style but it is actually starting to grow on me...
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My plan is to buy the substrate, hopefully, tomorrow. I am going to use mgocpm, osmocote, azomite, and cap it with pool sand. I am going to do 2in dirt and 1in cap. My first question would be how much osmocote and azomite do I use? Do I just put a thin layer of osmocote that covers the bottom or do I just sprinkle a little in the dirt? and the azomite is a powder so same question about how much.
I have 2 HOB filters I am going to use. a whisper ex70 and an aquatech 30-60
As some of you may recall from a previous post, my tank is 29 in tall, so with substrate I will be at about 26in from the top. (not sure how far above the water my light will sit until I get it) I decided on the 24in ecoxotic e series. It has a PAR of 30 at 30in and 45 at 24in so I am guessing I will get a par between 35-40 (yes? no?)
The plants I am interested in are as follows: I want a wall of jungle val along the back 3 panes, in the front I want a carpet of dwarf sag, on the drift wood I would like to attach some java moss or xmass moss (is one better than the other? or should I use java ferns?) So that leaves the middle sides....I am really interested in rotala wallichii, Will I be able to grow that with the lighting? Other interests are cabomba or mayaca fluviatilis....any other suggestions? I also like the look of downoi but read it is sorta a more difficult plant to grow...
As far as fish go my interests are
must have cory cats! not sure if I will move them from my other tank or order a more unique type.
farlowella cats
neons
gbr and/or electric blue
tiger barbs
I have yoyo loaches and kuhli loaches I may move to this tank as well depending on how many fish I put in it. I know I have to buy the peaceful fish first and then put the barbs in as my last fish. It is hard for me to plan fish. I am more of an impulse shopper...
What am I missing? Am I going to need to dose anything or wait to see how the plants do first?
Thanks! I look forward to updating you... I dream about this tank day and night so can't wait to see if it looks the same as in my dreams haha
20140909_213017
My plan is to buy the substrate, hopefully, tomorrow. I am going to use mgocpm, osmocote, azomite, and cap it with pool sand. I am going to do 2in dirt and 1in cap. My first question would be how much osmocote and azomite do I use? Do I just put a thin layer of osmocote that covers the bottom or do I just sprinkle a little in the dirt? and the azomite is a powder so same question about how much.
I have 2 HOB filters I am going to use. a whisper ex70 and an aquatech 30-60
As some of you may recall from a previous post, my tank is 29 in tall, so with substrate I will be at about 26in from the top. (not sure how far above the water my light will sit until I get it) I decided on the 24in ecoxotic e series. It has a PAR of 30 at 30in and 45 at 24in so I am guessing I will get a par between 35-40 (yes? no?)
The plants I am interested in are as follows: I want a wall of jungle val along the back 3 panes, in the front I want a carpet of dwarf sag, on the drift wood I would like to attach some java moss or xmass moss (is one better than the other? or should I use java ferns?) So that leaves the middle sides....I am really interested in rotala wallichii, Will I be able to grow that with the lighting? Other interests are cabomba or mayaca fluviatilis....any other suggestions? I also like the look of downoi but read it is sorta a more difficult plant to grow...
As far as fish go my interests are
must have cory cats! not sure if I will move them from my other tank or order a more unique type.
farlowella cats
neons
gbr and/or electric blue
tiger barbs
I have yoyo loaches and kuhli loaches I may move to this tank as well depending on how many fish I put in it. I know I have to buy the peaceful fish first and then put the barbs in as my last fish. It is hard for me to plan fish. I am more of an impulse shopper...
What am I missing? Am I going to need to dose anything or wait to see how the plants do first?
Thanks! I look forward to updating you... I dream about this tank day and night so can't wait to see if it looks the same as in my dreams haha