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Hello all. I wanted to introduce myself to you good people and give you a little background info!
After several years "negotiating" with the wife about my need/desire to try my hand at fish keeping, she finally cracked. (I did have to agree to a Wedding, let her choose her dream dress, and the biggest, blingest ring she could find) But despite all this I finally aquired my tank, albeit 2nd hand!
It was never my intention to start a planted tank, I was oblivious to the art, unaware of aquascaping, fertilising, Co2 injection etc. But the more I researched my new hobby, the more inquisitive, and obsessed I became with growing my plants successfully.
I enjoy every second (Algae growth an exception) and am slowly learning more and more each week. I set up back in October. The last 6 months have been a steep learning curve, and alot of trial and error on my part, and seeing what works, and what doesn`t.
I`m still along way off where I want to be, that is why I have joined this Forum. There seem`s to be a wealth of knowledge available, which I intend on making good use of, and hopefully in time I may be able to contribute to.
Anyway. Sorry for rambling.....My tank.
180ltr ( 101 x 41 x 50cm)
2 X 39Watt T5 with reflectors (Retro-fitted to existing T8 Ballast)
Co2 Injection (3bps - 30ppm) JBL Proflora
Tetratec Ex700
Hydor Koralia NANO
Photoperiod 6hrs
Dose TPN+ 3ml daily
Stock.
5 Botia Striata
10 Cardinals
2 Rosy Barbs
2 Albino BN Pleco
15 Amano
RCS (Too many to count)
3 Asian Wood Shrimp
Plants.
Rotala rotundifolia
Hygro Polysperma
Bacopa monnieri/caroliniana
Ludwiga glandulosa
Lobelia cardinalis
Limnophila
After several years "negotiating" with the wife about my need/desire to try my hand at fish keeping, she finally cracked. (I did have to agree to a Wedding, let her choose her dream dress, and the biggest, blingest ring she could find) But despite all this I finally aquired my tank, albeit 2nd hand!
It was never my intention to start a planted tank, I was oblivious to the art, unaware of aquascaping, fertilising, Co2 injection etc. But the more I researched my new hobby, the more inquisitive, and obsessed I became with growing my plants successfully.
I enjoy every second (Algae growth an exception) and am slowly learning more and more each week. I set up back in October. The last 6 months have been a steep learning curve, and alot of trial and error on my part, and seeing what works, and what doesn`t.
I`m still along way off where I want to be, that is why I have joined this Forum. There seem`s to be a wealth of knowledge available, which I intend on making good use of, and hopefully in time I may be able to contribute to.
Anyway. Sorry for rambling.....My tank.
180ltr ( 101 x 41 x 50cm)
2 X 39Watt T5 with reflectors (Retro-fitted to existing T8 Ballast)
Co2 Injection (3bps - 30ppm) JBL Proflora
Tetratec Ex700
Hydor Koralia NANO
Photoperiod 6hrs
Dose TPN+ 3ml daily
Stock.
5 Botia Striata
10 Cardinals
2 Rosy Barbs
2 Albino BN Pleco
15 Amano
RCS (Too many to count)
3 Asian Wood Shrimp
Plants.
Rotala rotundifolia
Hygro Polysperma
Bacopa monnieri/caroliniana
Ludwiga glandulosa
Lobelia cardinalis
Limnophila
I need to beat my BBA infestation first, and get hold of a decent camera! You guys have some awe inspiring tanks. Mines kind of a lame duck, in comparison! 