Stickleback
Member
Hi Everyone.
I would really appreciate some input in to this little project.
I have just moved out to Vietnam. I am setting up a planted tank at work and I have a brilliant spot for it on my balcony. I was just wondering what the consensus is on outdoor aquariums and their viability.
I will provide the details as simply as possible below.
The Plan
Low tech tank using James planted tank all in one solution (no CO2 or liquid carbon added).
Borneo Wild or Oliver Knott substrate.
No direct sunlight but lots of indirect light for 12 hours a day year round. No supplemental light.
Ambient temperature about 33C daytime 24C at night (no heating or cooling used)
The filters I have would only provide 3x turnover per hour.
Fast flow within tank.
The roof would prevent rain getting in to or on the tank.
Dimensions L140 X W80 X H60cm, open top.
Will be very heavily planted with lots of plants growing emersed too.
Will be averagely stocked with fish.
Do you think it would work or would it become and algae and mosquito farm?
Any pitfalls you can point out would be much appreciated.
Many thanks
Stickleback.
I would really appreciate some input in to this little project.
I have just moved out to Vietnam. I am setting up a planted tank at work and I have a brilliant spot for it on my balcony. I was just wondering what the consensus is on outdoor aquariums and their viability.
I will provide the details as simply as possible below.
The Plan
Low tech tank using James planted tank all in one solution (no CO2 or liquid carbon added).
Borneo Wild or Oliver Knott substrate.
No direct sunlight but lots of indirect light for 12 hours a day year round. No supplemental light.
Ambient temperature about 33C daytime 24C at night (no heating or cooling used)
The filters I have would only provide 3x turnover per hour.
Fast flow within tank.
The roof would prevent rain getting in to or on the tank.
Dimensions L140 X W80 X H60cm, open top.
Will be very heavily planted with lots of plants growing emersed too.
Will be averagely stocked with fish.
Do you think it would work or would it become and algae and mosquito farm?
Any pitfalls you can point out would be much appreciated.
Many thanks
Stickleback.