My first Journal. Trying out Rio Negro Biotope. - Page 10 - Aquascaping

dirrtybirdy · 04-11-2008, 08:42 AM

does anyone know what kind of grassy plant that is?

also, I think i will make the water clear just to see how things look when i get the fishes in. In almost all the pictures ive seen of tetras in the wild, the water is clear. what do you guys think?

bratyboy2 · 04-11-2008, 09:18 PM

wow that picture is nice!!!! sounds like a good idea with the clear water....i would say that is some emersed grass from the flood season. if your wanting something like that i would go with either a dwarf hair grass or giant form. or both lol. if your not wanting to up grade the lights you might have the go with fake grasses maybe the silk forms. good luck any new pics of the tank or new fishes?

dirrtybirdy · 04-12-2008, 10:51 AM

I added a whole bunch of leaves to cover the bottom. im going to do a water change to clear up the water. The filter should be coming monday and fishes will come the following week. I plan on getting 5 ottos and 30 Green Neons.

With the clearer water i noticed the tetras i already have in there being more active. they are getting used to me being infront of the tank and actually come out from the back to inspect me. Im also leaning towards putting a few different plants in there.

dirrtybirdy · 04-12-2008, 10:52 AM

I forgot to mention, my friends dad works for a pet supply distributer and his dad said he will let me use his discount! im planning on getting a coralife light fixture and a few eheim filters and selling them on ebay

dirrtybirdy · 04-12-2008, 10:59 AM

Echinodorus angustifolius

For the rear left corner

Echinodorus tenellus (Dwarf Chain Sword)

In between the driftwod

i rearrange the lay out again lol i will take pictures tonight.

bratyboy2 · 04-13-2008, 12:25 AM

sounds like a plan there dirty!!! im going to do a small scape like this in a 10 or 20 long i found some nice pieces of wood out side tonight to use im going to tie them up at one end and get the tank setup i will ask you what you think when i get it reall going....m using the pic up there as a visual!!! you did the layout again!?!?!?! jeez lol jk

dirrtybirdy · 04-14-2008, 01:11 PM

got my 30 green neon tetras yesterday! i have never seen my old tetras be so active before! i love how they all follow each other though the driftwood pieces. I took pictures and videos but i cant upload them right now due to slow wifi connection. will have them up tonight though!

also getting my eheim filter today. going to have that installed today

bratyboy2 · 04-14-2008, 01:28 PM

wow dirrty this is yous loucky day im excited to see these pictures tonight!!!!!!

dirrtybirdy · 04-14-2008, 03:59 PM

Video and better pictures coming soon!

fishman9809 · 04-14-2008, 04:03 PM

I see 2 fish.