Im Back, my Tank

[zach_1_6]

Hi all, i used to be a regular member on here, but i slowly faded off for a few months and now i want to start again. i took down 2 of my 3 tanks to focus on school and what not, so i posted a picture of my remaining tank, what do you guys think?

65 gallons
Eco-complete
2, 96 watt compact florecent ( well one burnt out so im only using one untill i grab another)
rainbowfish and a few old tetra, 2 rainbow sharks (i know its a no-no but they only fight a bit and then stop for weeks, the albino is 6 years old while the black is ony 3)
rapheal catfish.
i have a pressurized co2 system i just need to go fill up the tanks
top fin 60 HOB
marineland 220 canister
300 watt heater
reverse osmosis water with weekly RO water changes

 

[Cleggat]

Jealous much.. I love your tank, wish mine would look like that!

 

[Coleallensmom]

Very nice, Zach!

 

[zach_1_6]

thank you! it is a little over grown ATM, i plan on trimming eveything up next water change, cant wait for my red melon sword and 2 amazons to take off.

 

[aqua_chem]

Can we get a flora list? Looks like you have quite a few I "non-standards" in there by common plant standards.

 

[zach_1_6]

2 amazon swords (very small)
red melon sword
madagascar lace
jungle val
spiral val
rotala
narrow leave hygro
broad leave hygro
java fern
star grass
chain sword
anubias
crypts

 

[fort384]

Welcome back Zach. Good to see you again. The tank is looking good and very healthy. It will look great after a bit of trimming!

 

[zach_1_6]

thanks fort, glad to be be back.

 

[Batt4Christ]

Looks nice- I just love heavily-planted tanks! I also am a fan o your rainbows!!!

 

[zach_1_6]

Thanks, here is the tank after a trimming, thinning, and water change

 

[fort384]

Wow, did that ever make a difference! Looks fantastic Zach. I really like the layout.

 

[zach_1_6]

Thanks fort, i seem to like it so far, I just want those swords to make a come back and fill up the middle a little better.