220g planted, 1 month old - Large Aquariums and Ponds

180gz71 · 03-18-2008, 05:13 AM

Not real good at describing what Ive done to it, but I have this slideshow. If u have any specific questions, feel free to ask.
http://picasaweb.google.com/220gz71/...ey=pkr9ew0JejM
U can click on the slideshow or view the album.

I guess I could add some specs on the tank...well here goes.

Filtration:
1-FX5 w/ outer foam rings and ceramic rings only
1-Rena Xp4 w/ foam pads
1- In tank uv sterilizer(24w)
Lighting
640w VHO 10000k and 12000k
Gravel
180lbs of CaribSea peace river
1.5 bags of Flourite
Decor
Manzanita bird perches, sanded and debarked
Field stone from landscape supply yard
Some kind of wood from petsmart
Plants
Amazon swords
various Apongetons
Rose sword
Corkscrew val
Crypt lutea
Anubias Nana
Glossostigma
L. Brasiliensis
I think thats it

No ferts yet and still adjusting co2, but already seeing consistent growth
Any questions, just ask

thanx,
mark

simplefin · 03-18-2008, 07:23 AM

ah dam
jealously!

thats a sweet set up. I've gotta ask though, how are you doing your water changes? i couldnt even imagine doing a 50% water change on something that big. lol the insanity.
keep us updated, it would be nice to see this tank evolve!

180gz71 · 03-18-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by simplefin

ah dam
jealously!

thats a sweet set up. I've gotta ask though, how are you doing your water changes? i couldnt even imagine doing a 50% water change on something that big. lol the insanity.
keep us updated, it would be nice to see this tank evolve!

Right now I just use a 1" hose, and luckily the tank is pretty close to a window. Im still building my water change system. So far it consists of 2 55g barrels outside. I want to use a standard aerator tank, but cant seem to find one cheap enough. I just used straight well water, and have no problems so far.

cs_gardener · 03-18-2008, 10:38 AM

That's a great set-up! I like the trim, it really sets the tank off well. Love the rainbows, they look great in there. I'm looking forward to seeing how everything fills in.

hoplo · 03-25-2008, 09:28 PM

Ooo bad! Royal Pleco + Plants = All you can eat salad bar.

180gz71 · 03-26-2008, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by hoplo

Ooo bad! Royal Pleco + Plants = All you can eat salad bar.

Really? Ive had him a little over a year in 2 different succesful planted tanks.
thanx,
mark

hoplo · 03-26-2008, 05:34 PM

Congrats you've got that one-in-a-million sucker! A royal that doesn't touch plants, wish I had one

. Nasty buggers, I've had them eat silicon,styrofoam,plants,wood,electrical wires.

180gz71 · 03-27-2008, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by hoplo

Congrats you've got that one-in-a-million sucker! A royal that doesn't touch plants, wish I had one

. Nasty buggers, I've had them eat silicon,styrofoam,plants,wood,electrical wires.

He does gnaw on the wood regularly, but I dont mind that. I should have an updated pic of the tank this weekend. Im upgrading to Metal Halide instead of the VHO, and they should be here Friday.

thanx,
mark

Tex Gal · 03-27-2008, 06:07 AM

What an amazing project! I'm impressed. Did you also build your own lights? Can't wait to see how the plants begin to fill your tank. I bet your fish love all that room.

BTW is that an aussie? I have one. He's so vocal and SOOO smart!

brewce · 03-27-2008, 10:14 AM

That's one sweet set up. I like your Bolivian Ram. I have a pair in my 65g. They have really fun personalities. I like your planters. I too, would like to hear more about the lights. Any problems with heat?

Thanks for the slide show.

brewce