75 gal planted tank advice

[gboduszek]

Ok so I have some updates for everyone.. I got all my equipment except the light which is on it's way. I still need to mod my filter as I want 2 returns, one on each side for surface agitation. I should have that as well as the finishing scaping done tomorrow so I can fill it up.. Here are some pics as of today..

 

[gboduszek]

I'm going to add a few more pieces of drift wood to he a more "branchy look" but I used some left over putty from my reef tank to stand the wood up as well as the rocks on their side. I'm goin to do black sand in the larger back area and a tan color sand in the front area where the drift wood is. Got the idea from a tank done by Norbert salat I think it is? The video on YouTube is "the tree" if anyone would like to see. Pretty awesome scape in my opinion

 

[schoeplein]

That second bag, the miracle grow, isn't the organic type. Do not use it. It has added chemicals and fertilizers.

The other bag is fine.

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[gboduszek]

Ya I went ahead and used the organic since I knew that one would be alright. Anyway here is a photo of the final scape with the dirt all capped. Might add some rocks down the road but for now here it is..

 

[zgibbs]

The Finnex Planted+ is a terrific light. Works wonders. I have a dirted tank and just yesterday started a tank with EC. I'm interested in the difference of plant growth.

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[gboduszek]

And finally here we are!! Tank all up and running with all the fish transferred over.. (I know, still a bit cloudy) Any additional thoughts or ideas for the tank Id love to hear!






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[gboduszek]

Also here's a few pics of my red tail and my photogenic elephant nose after eating.. Fish lovin the upgrade so far






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[Thumper828]

A few more more strategically placed plants and I think you will have a work of art....