[thereefsedge]

quick bio 4 everyone. i started this tank about 8 months ago. it was originally made for a reef tank but with a new work schedule, and new living arrangements i had to go green. but dont tell my reef buddies i have always loved planted aquariums. i even think they can be as if not more beautiful then reef tanks.

well its a 20gal acrylic tank, 10gal sump, my filter is a 200 micro filter sock that is feed by the overflow, the return pump is a Rio HyperFlow 8, and a 96watt Compact Flouresent.

so i started 8 months ago and i think i went a little to fast. i got all kinds of cyno, i blacked out the tank for 3 days. it helped with the cyno but then the plants just went down hill from there. at this point i was out of money and was just fed up with everything and focused on work. well im going to try again, so if anyone has any input what so ever, please anything fish selection, plants or what ever.

Thanks and happy planting

 

[thereefsedge]

kool thanks a lot guys. Bert H i hear what you are saying and i agree with u. BUT its all i got right know till i can get my dream tank. i will be doing high light plants and i have a full Co2 system that i had lying around from one of my other reef systems. I am however not current with all the ferts, and supplements. so that is where i need the help. oh and the livestock needed ( the cleaners). TRENAC. hey hey hey!!! i have a large SPS dominated reef tank still, its just that i want something a little less tricky @ home. i love cleaning and pruning planted aquariums, and they r just so peaceful. oh and as for livestock now i have 1 oto, 2 amino shrimp, 1 SAE, and a boat load of snails.

i know its not going 2 be easy with the aquarium setup the way it is with the sump and all but with your guys help i think it can become amazing.

Thanks and keep up the great info everybody!!!!

 

[thereefsedge]

u r right, i dont know what i can use the sump for? but as of right now it makes a great place for my heater. lol. if Co2 is really needed now i can do a quick DIY until i got my Co2 unit from my friend... as for ferts....... what do i use??????