Sk3llys 60P Build

[bcarl_10gal]

Sk3lly, how are you diffusing CO2 into this tank?

 

[Sk3lly]

Standard diffuser at the moment. Might go inline atomiser though but not sure


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[Sk3lly]

Some pictures for a change. Still not happy but we're moving in the right direction.

Ludwigia curly/tornado growing well now. Still waiting for it to colour though


Rotala macranda recovering nicely from its damage in shipping. Tops are new growth and i think more red than the rest of the plant.


Rotala vietnam really speedy grower. This has come from a gel pack and its only been in a week or so. No real colour yet, slight red hues coming but not overly visable on photo


Limno aromatica is still in the tank but its had a big trim and is hidden behind the stone

And finally a full tank shot


Any criticisms or advice on plant placing/scape is much appreciated. Thanks




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[NanoJack]

I dig the scape!


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[Brian_Nano12g]

I like it too.. but what if you placed the heater behind the dw so it'll be hidden? It's a tad distracting, IMHO.

 

[fish wrangler]

How is the flow behind the DW?

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[Sk3lly]

I dig the scape!


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Thanks

I like it too.. but what if you placed the heater behind the dw so it'll be hidden? It's a tad distracting, IMHO.

Great idea buddy. I didnt even think about this and its such an easy fix

How is the flow behind the DW?

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My flow works left to right. Then down the right side wall to substrate. Then right to left on substrate. The dw does restrict it but plants seem to be doing ok


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[fish wrangler]

That flow should work for heat distribution. That was the biggest issue with where I had my heater, then I switched it to the other side with much more flow.

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[Thumper828]

Your tank is looking awesome..very professional looking...looks like one you would see on the ada or tropica website..

 

[Slavo]

Great tank Sk3lly! What a fantastic piece of driftwood!

 

[Sk3lly]

Great tank Sk3lly! What a fantastic piece of driftwood!

Thank you Slavo yea took a lot of effort to get it into the tank. Also still leaches a lot of tannins

Your tank is looking awesome..very professional looking...looks like one you would see on the ada or tropica website..

Thanks a lot Thumper. Thats a really big compliment seeing as i put a lot of time into researching tropica and ADA before starting this. They were real inspirations for me. I think ive gone too crazy with plant varieties.... We all love plants though!!


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[Slavo]

Well it was most definitely worth the effort. The driftwood looks great! I'm considering trying a partially emersed look like this as well in my Eheim Aquastyle with a piece I found on a hiking trip.


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[Sk3lly]

Some low level lighting pictures after water change...

Limno aromatica looking more purple


Ludwigia tornado forming the tight coiled leaves


New foreground layout. More new pogo helfuri and the return of everybody's favourite AR mini


And rotala macrandra going from strength to strength. Although this is my only remaining stem others did not make it. I have more tropica 1-2 macrandra in the tank gaining a foothold before it gets moved to its area


And a half tank shot as one half is sorted and the other half is full of plants growing out and bits ready to sell off



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[Brookster123]

I spy ar!! Make us proud man that tornado is looking pretty nice!

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[pittbully13]

Great looking pics and the macrandra looks super red. Mine are yellow until they're a few inches from the surface.

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[tiger terror]

Skelly,
Do you run your koralia 240 as a wavemaker or full on?

Getcha sleeves wet fish tank people!

 

[Brookster123]

Skelly,
Do you run your koralia 240 as a wavemaker or full on?

Getcha sleeves wet fish tank people!

Full on, i may be wrong but I'm guessing "wave making" is reserved for sw tanks

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[DeeLee2013]

I see the name "pogo helfuri" and all I think is "he!! hath no helfuri like a planted tank keeper..."
Hahaaa! I crack myself up!
On a serious note, tank is looking awesome.


? Diana Lee ?
? the St. Augustine Redhead ?
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[Thumper828]

Tank is looking great. Looking forward to a full tank shot once you get the other half "photo worthy"..

 

[Sk3lly]

Thanks guys. Well its still not properly photo worthy, but im going to share a FTS



Please excuse the blyxa on the right wall. Its growing out ready for sale.

I also need to trim the dhg right low to tidy it up. Hate the idea of having to do this


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