Petra R
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Background:
Not had a tank for a while, but a tank-sized space in my kitchen (main living area in most Italian houses) combined with a super duper deal (think barely over half price) led to me getting this tank which is currently in transit.
The Idea:
I have "a thing" about technology, and a thing about lighting. My place is all rigged up with Philips Hue lights, even the TV is plugged into that.
For those who aren't familiar with it - watch this: (please bear with me, we'll come to the tank part shortly)
OK, so what I want to create is a tank that is (obviously) first and foremost a healthy home for plants and fishies, but also ties in with my lighting, especially in the evening.
I want to create movement and a play of light and shade and colour (the movement will come from backlighting the tank and the movement of the plants against the back glass pane, and of course the fish.)
The Aquarium:
Juwel Vision 180:
Lights:
Initially the two Multilux LED tubes that come with the tank, plus 2 reflectors.
2 x Philips Hue White & Colour Lightstrips, all connectors sealed with aquarium silicon.
1 x to be glued into the back flap / cover of the tank, pointing down (obviously)
1 x fixed to a reflector inserted in the narrow gap behind the the tank, just below substrate level to uplight the wall
They are completely sealed in thick clear plastic, I silconed the hell out of everything that could be an issue,(the end and all connections) so should be fine (famous last words....)
The possibilities with that kind of light are endless. You can simulate sunrises / sunset / cloudy skies, moonlight, change through pre-set light sequences, all controlled from the app (even voice controlled via Siri)
Filter:
Initially the one that comes with the tank, Bioflow Filter M – Filter System with Juwel ECCOFLOW 600 l/h Int pump, but will probably get an external one.
Plants:
Starting with not very demanding ones such as Anubias and Echinodorus bleheri - want to see how it all pans out.
Fish:
Undecided. Want to see what the parameters are after cycling. Then I decide on fish that will suit the water, rather than trying to make the water suit the fish.
Landscape:
Undecided, I have some thick roots and bits of driftwood from a friend who is giving up, so will see what I can do with those first.
The bow front and the relative height will make for interesting options I think...
Other:
The back glass and the left side will have a "privacy" type foil / film attached to it to diffuse the backlighting and hide cables and the wall. I bought something called Rabbitgoo - it is glue free and should work great.
Space:
To the left of "The Cat Unit" ... Hopefully that also explains why an open top tank is a "no-no!"
So.... That's the plan at least. Just hoping the tank arrives really soon
Not had a tank for a while, but a tank-sized space in my kitchen (main living area in most Italian houses) combined with a super duper deal (think barely over half price) led to me getting this tank which is currently in transit.
The Idea:
I have "a thing" about technology, and a thing about lighting. My place is all rigged up with Philips Hue lights, even the TV is plugged into that.
For those who aren't familiar with it - watch this: (please bear with me, we'll come to the tank part shortly)
OK, so what I want to create is a tank that is (obviously) first and foremost a healthy home for plants and fishies, but also ties in with my lighting, especially in the evening.
I want to create movement and a play of light and shade and colour (the movement will come from backlighting the tank and the movement of the plants against the back glass pane, and of course the fish.)
The Aquarium:
Juwel Vision 180:
Lights:
Initially the two Multilux LED tubes that come with the tank, plus 2 reflectors.
2 x Philips Hue White & Colour Lightstrips, all connectors sealed with aquarium silicon.
1 x to be glued into the back flap / cover of the tank, pointing down (obviously)
1 x fixed to a reflector inserted in the narrow gap behind the the tank, just below substrate level to uplight the wall
They are completely sealed in thick clear plastic, I silconed the hell out of everything that could be an issue,(the end and all connections) so should be fine (famous last words....)
The possibilities with that kind of light are endless. You can simulate sunrises / sunset / cloudy skies, moonlight, change through pre-set light sequences, all controlled from the app (even voice controlled via Siri)
Filter:
Initially the one that comes with the tank, Bioflow Filter M – Filter System with Juwel ECCOFLOW 600 l/h Int pump, but will probably get an external one.
Plants:
Starting with not very demanding ones such as Anubias and Echinodorus bleheri - want to see how it all pans out.
Fish:
Undecided. Want to see what the parameters are after cycling. Then I decide on fish that will suit the water, rather than trying to make the water suit the fish.
Landscape:
Undecided, I have some thick roots and bits of driftwood from a friend who is giving up, so will see what I can do with those first.
The bow front and the relative height will make for interesting options I think...
Other:
The back glass and the left side will have a "privacy" type foil / film attached to it to diffuse the backlighting and hide cables and the wall. I bought something called Rabbitgoo - it is glue free and should work great.
Space:
To the left of "The Cat Unit" ... Hopefully that also explains why an open top tank is a "no-no!"
So.... That's the plan at least. Just hoping the tank arrives really soon