First planted: My 75g Journey

[jkdubs2]

You could cut the large piece of driftwood down on the side that won't be visible to make it work. Unless u plan on a larger tank for it. Just an option

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[ImACoolguy]

You could cut the large piece of driftwood down on the side that won't be visible to make it work. Unless u plan on a larger tank for it. Just an option

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Oh trust me I would love to have an even larger tank... BUT I promised the other people in the house aka my family i would stop filling the house with tanks in the future I plan on going 100+ gallons when I get more experience.


Caleb

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[ImACoolguy]

I am flexible enough to upgrade to say like a t5 Amazon has pretty fair prices but I also want quality that isn't going to break a few months down the road.


Caleb

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[Coursair]

Just a note, a 10g is not a good tank for Tiger Barbs. You'll need to move them. They are VERY active swimmers and get 3".

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+880+993&pcatid=993

Your 10 gallon could become a shrimp tank or you could do nano fish like Celestial Pearl Danios.

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http://youtu.be/aptmdICahvM


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[Brookster123]

I'd skip.the t5 ho look into a finnex planted plus!

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[ImACoolguy]

Just a note, a 10g is not a good tank for Tiger Barbs. You'll need to move them. They are VERY active swimmers and get 3".

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+880+993&pcatid=993

Your 10 gallon could become a shrimp tank or you could do nano fish like Celestial Pearl Danios.

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http://youtu.be/aptmdICahvM


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Thanks I just don't know what to do with them now. Doubt petsmart would take them back


Caleb

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[ImACoolguy]

I went ahead and ordered the Finnex FugeRay Planted+ 48 inch. I want what is best for my tank and I have never heard a bad review about this light.


Caleb

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[Brookster123]

There is another member who runs one on a 75 and it has done very well for him.. i run 2 on a 20tall, it's too much light, I'm a glutton for algae punishment

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[ImACoolguy]

There is another member who runs one on a 75 and it has done very well for him.. i run 2 on a 20tall, it's too much light, I'm a glutton for algae punishment

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My 45g has a T8. The tank is tall(about 24 inches) so it's not as bad but still have to watch for brown algae.


Caleb

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[ImACoolguy]

Here it is. More plants. It's cloudy because well it's not done cycling yet.



Any ideas as far as my filter pulling on the plant?


Caleb

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[Dogmom]

I love my Finnex planted plus! Amazingly better light than the Current TruLumen, which I am replacing.


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[ImACoolguy]

I love my Finnex planted plus! Amazingly better light than the Current TruLumen, which I am replacing.


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Thanks for the insight! Definitely makes me feel better about my purchase knowing someone else is satisfied with one.


Caleb

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[pittbully13]

Check out this par reading for the 24 in planted plus on a 20 tall (16 inch), should give you an idea on how much light your getting. I also run two 30 in planted plus on a 29 gal, so I'm happy with the light. I would say you would be running medium light with the 48 in planted + fixture.
http://youtu.be/vD7QaRzf1Qw


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[Fresh2o]

I also have a planted+ on a smaller tank (20g long). It is only 12" deep so PAR levels are higher. I also run a FugeRay (my original fixture) on the same tank. I stagger the times with two timers because it is a lot of light. I'm happy with the planted+. I think you will be as well.


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[ImACoolguy]

Found my peacock eel out today. Hoping I can see him eat something.

What should I do about the fuzzy white stuff on my driftwood? I was told it's good bacteria and it will go away but it is really building up on the log. Should I clean it off?


Caleb

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[MatthewsDyer]

Yes you should definitely clean that off!!


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[ImACoolguy]

Yes you should definitely clean that off!!


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Okay thank you. I'll do it after work tommorow. But is it actually harmful to the fish? I was told it's just bacteria on the log and not to worry about it.


Caleb

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[MatthewsDyer]

It's not harmful for the fish it's just really ugly and there's no reason to leave it on!!


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[ImACoolguy]

It's not harmful for the fish it's just really ugly and there's no reason to leave it on!!


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Okay I'll clean it off tommorow maybe it will help my water clean up a little.


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[john_franzwa]

Amazing tank


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