412ltr first proper try

[angelfishguy]

tank size:412 ltrs
lighting:2x54w t5ho
substrate:dustless lightweight cat litter
filtration:eheim 2217, fluval u4 and another unbranded 1000lph internal
co2:19kg(41pounds) co2 cannister
ferts:TPN+ and dry ferts when TPN+ runs out
also:6000lph powerhead

okay so after everything not going to well with algea we decieded we would strip the tank down and start again.

this is what it was like


we decieded we give give cat litter a try as substrate as sand is just so hard to keep clean and gives a yellow glow off it


we hare getting pressurised co2 in the next few days so didnt but too much of a hard scape(lol) into it as we want lots of plants which will hopefully arrive today


we really really want to do everything right this time so if anyone has any ideas or suggestions please tell us

 

[angelfishguy]

ok so plants have arrived and am currently planting them..its so fustrating how to you guys do it!!

 

[mlgt]

What plants do you have? Also what tank is that? Is it a Juwel?

 

[angelfishguy]

What plants do you have? Also what tank is that? Is it a Juwel?

no i think its called a carribean something,
the plants were a plant collection from java
its all planted no and i dont like it lol.. theres to much differant types of plants so going to leave it for a few days and see what takes..its terrible looking lol

 

[mlgt]

Gotcha. Im after a 400l tank for my new flat later this year thats why I asked if it was a Juwel as its very similar 🙂

plant collections are not always the best way forward for aquatic plants as Ive read they contain emmersed plants in their packs (correct me if Im wrong)

Since joining this forum, Ive been lucky at requesting some plants and also theres is also some other supplers on this forum that will be able to supply great plants.

Let us know how the planting goes.

Since found out its made by Ocean Aquariums. £425 which is a fair price

 

[angelfishguy]

Since found out its made by Ocean Aquariums. £425 which is a fair price

dont buy one,the stand aint great and the hood is usless

 

[angelfishguy]

so heres a pic of the plants


a good amount but so many differant types

and here they are in


i dont like the look of it at all..there are way to many differant types of plants its all over the place..
but ill leave it be and see what takes off

any comments?

 

[wearsbunnyslippers]

those swords in front are going to get huge...

like you said, once it grows in a bit you will have a much better idea of what you want to keep and what looks best where...