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75g Planted Tank Build!
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wilkieam
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Reygan2
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I LOVE eco complete! It not only looks great, it's easy to plant. Plus....no rinsing!
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wilkieam
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wilkieam
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EcoComplete and Test Kit arrived today, much quicker than anticipated so I'm fairly impressed. UPS guy complained about how heavy they were lol.
Put everything in my office to wait on the stand getting built.
Also, ordered the Planted+ 24/7 on Amazon today. Hopefully that will arrive next week.
Reygan2
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Oh boy!!! I'm thinking about getting that same light for my 75g. Can't wait to see how it does!
Alright!!!! Now it is going to get fun (especially with no rinsing).
Barliman
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I have Eco-Complete in my tank. Great substrate. My root-feeders especially love it: they've taken off like weeds.
I have the older, non-24/7 Planted-Plus. I think you'll like it.
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wilkieam
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Spent a little bit of time today wrapping my head around how I want to scape my 75g... came up with this, then realized I didn't take hardscape into account *facepalm*
Oh well, I'll cross that bridge when it comes. Debating on type of driftwood, and whether I want rocks too...
Oh well, I'll cross that bridge when it comes. Debating on type of driftwood, and whether I want rocks too...
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Be careful with your set up and that ar mini, that will be the first place your algae starts. It's a big co2 eater and the lower leaves tend to attract algae like nothing I've ever seen before haha 
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wilkieam
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Be careful with your set up and that ar mini, that will be the first place your algae starts. It's a big co2 eater and the lower leaves tend to attract algae like nothing I've ever seen before haha
I'll make sure to dose glut accordingly. Definitely will be keeping a close eye. [emoji6]
Fresh2o
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Plan out your hardscape first then determine where the plants will be.
You may go through several hardscape layouts before settling on the look that you like. This should be done before planting because you don't want to move plants after planting (you could but you risk root/stem damage).
Popular types of driftwood include manzanita, Malaysian, and mopani. Each offer a different look. They will require some prep ahead of time.
What makes a good scape? There are many opinions on this matter. One thing I've observed is the lack of symmetry in almost all scapes that catch my eye. When the left and right sides of the layout become mirror images of each other, the eyes are drawn to one side and then the other and back and forth. It's like watching a tennis match in that your eyes never relax and take in the sights.
You may go through several hardscape layouts before settling on the look that you like. This should be done before planting because you don't want to move plants after planting (you could but you risk root/stem damage).
Popular types of driftwood include manzanita, Malaysian, and mopani. Each offer a different look. They will require some prep ahead of time.
What makes a good scape? There are many opinions on this matter. One thing I've observed is the lack of symmetry in almost all scapes that catch my eye. When the left and right sides of the layout become mirror images of each other, the eyes are drawn to one side and then the other and back and forth. It's like watching a tennis match in that your eyes never relax and take in the sights.
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Planted+ 24/7 arrived today, boyfriend laughed at me because I was as excited as a little kid getting candy on Halloween... definitely a little too pumped to get this show on the road.
Still waiting on the stand so I can get started.
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LiQuiD
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That's the beauty of being a fish tank nerd! I got my new 24/7 SE today too!!
Nice acquisition! Looking forward to seeing the tank develop.
Reygan2
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Oh yeah!!! [emoji14]
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