My 55g. Looking for suggestions

[Super_Blueberry]

So this is my 55 as it stands today. I'm still looking for a statement plant and I'm wondering what you guys might think would look nice in here.

My setup is 98 watts of t5ho on for 9 hours, split 4/5. Ending my DIY co2 for a pressurized system by the end of the week, and scattered root tabs throughout the gravel substrate.

What do you think?

 

[TankMan]

Gorgeous.

 

[Borderlesscott]

I'd leave it as it is - pretty cool already.

 

[Super_Blueberry]

I'd leave it as it is - pretty cool already.

I would, bit it's too hard not to tinker with it. I get my hands wet everyday it seems.

 

[animalzrok2]

beautiful tank! i think you're all set!!!! whats your stock? do you have a centerpiece fish????

 

[Super_Blueberry]

beautiful tank! i think you're all set!!!! whats your stock? do you have a centerpiece fish????

If I told you my full stock list, I know I'd get yelled at on here. No centerpiece fish, since i dont want to push it. I have been lucky though. My neons don't nip, my rasboras haven't become snacks, my guppies, mollies, and platies are breeding like mad, and my gouramis and columbian tetras aren't aggressive at all. I think the heavy plant load really helps out with that.

 

[Kirky88]

From what I can see (I'm on my phone) all the plants look green...... Maybe through some ones with fe purpley red leaves on (I'm only VERY new to plants so I don't know names) i just think it provides a nice colour contrast

 

[animalzrok2]

If I told you my full stock list, I know I'd get yelled at on here. No centerpiece fish, since i dont want to push it. I have been lucky though. My neons don't nip, my rasboras haven't become snacks, my guppies, mollies, and platies are breeding like mad, and my gouramis and columbian tetras aren't aggressive at all. I think the heavy plant load really helps out with that.

Lol okay. Your guppies mollies and plates must be happy though

 

[animalzrok2]

What's your stock plant wise?

 

[Super_Blueberry]

What's your stock plant wise?

Let's see, echinodorus vesuvius, dwarf sag, wisteria, water sprite ( bought off eBay do not 100% on that ) argentine swords, two types of ludwigia ( not sure the species ), a mystery sword, a crypt ( not sure is the species ), and an anubias ( again an unknown species ). I had some ricca on rocks that just didn't get enough light, so what is left is in my 10g.

 

[wacky13]

Beautiful Tank!!!

 

[Samzter]

I love the natural feel of the tank! Good job!

 

[Super_Blueberry]

Beautiful Tank!!!

I love the natural feel of the tank! Good job!

Thank you both!

 

[Aquatic_Adam]

As earlier stated. Only thing that I would change (although the tank is absolutely gorgeous) would be add some color contrast with some red/purple plants. Maybe a centerpiece Tiger Lotus?

 

[Super_Blueberry]

As earlier stated. Only thing that I would change (although the tank is absolutely gorgeous) would be add some color contrast with some red/purple plants. Maybe a centerpiece Tiger Lotus?

I've been looking for something red for awhile now, but can't find anything locally to get a good look at it, and online pictures can be deceiving both good and bad.

 

[Aquatic_Adam]

I've been looking for something red for awhile now, but can't find anything locally to get a good look at it, and online pictures can be deceiving both good and bad.

Agreed. I went online to aquariumplants.com. They have great selection and reasonable prices. You can find some redder plants there.

 

[Super_Blueberry]

Just an update, I ordered these the other day:
Hygrophila pinnatifida
Limnophila aromatica

I think I'll clear out some of the wisteria in back to make room for these. Thoughts?

 

[Dr. Leo Marvin]

What a tremendous looking tank. The quantity of plants that all look so healthy is a huge benefit to the tank. I'm not speaking like a professional or anything. I've only been into this hobby for a year now. I know what it's like to feel lucky in regards to an over crowded tank. The plant stock that you have can handle an over populated tank. My first tank was a 20 gallon. It was over crowded until I split it up into a 29 and 10. But what I found to work out the best was a diverse selection of live plant life. Your tank is looking great keep up the good work. Do you have any Bamboo? They can be grow up to about 35 inches so tank specifications are important when stocking your aquarium. Keep up the fantastic work and more pictures please!

 

[Aquatic_Adam]

Also, some easy color in foreground can consist of Bronze Crypts. Just an option.

Also, those 2 plants are great great choices. I'd add them kind of middle ground to break up the green.

*EDIT* I'd say one variety if the plant should go to the left of what looks like Ludwigia, on the other side of the driftwood probably. Then for the other variety, remove some of the back right plant and plant that right in front of it.