sonicninja
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Hi everyone,
It's been a while since I set up a tank other than a nano and since i'm moving in the next few months to a house with a bit more space im starting to dream about a new planted aquarium.
I really like the idea of a drop off planted tank but havent seen many so wanted to know what people thought.
My inspiration is from this video (already posted on this forum before) and I would say my intention is to take heavy inspiration from its layout (not copying though! ). It's a 35 Gallong with a built in weir and filtration.
Since ive got an 18 month old baby and dont have all the time in the world to tinker I'd like to try my hand at some less demanding plants and hopefully a tank that requires a little less tweaking of CO2 and flow etc. The main things I'm unsure on and would love everyones thoughts on are-
Anyway, any help or possible issues would be great to hear. Thanks everyone!
Keith
It's been a while since I set up a tank other than a nano and since i'm moving in the next few months to a house with a bit more space im starting to dream about a new planted aquarium.
I really like the idea of a drop off planted tank but havent seen many so wanted to know what people thought.
My inspiration is from this video (already posted on this forum before) and I would say my intention is to take heavy inspiration from its layout (not copying though! ). It's a 35 Gallong with a built in weir and filtration.
Since ive got an 18 month old baby and dont have all the time in the world to tinker I'd like to try my hand at some less demanding plants and hopefully a tank that requires a little less tweaking of CO2 and flow etc. The main things I'm unsure on and would love everyones thoughts on are-
- Will the in-built weir and nozzle outlet be versitile enough for a planted tank that might need adjustment?. With plants such as crypts, java fern, moss etc will I be able to get decent growth without to flexibility of a spray bar arrangement or movable outlet?
- Whats the best way to inject CO2 into a system like this? I'm initially thinking into the outflow pipe between the return pump and output nozzle.
- In the long term is a planted tank like this sustainable? Its an odd shape that doesnt lend itself well to a circular flow pattern. This is partly why im going to plant it with anubias and java fern etc but not having previous experince with these plants I wanted advice on whether these plants will do well over time.
Anyway, any help or possible issues would be great to hear. Thanks everyone!
Keith