An insight into my tank

[Tjimbsoj]

My 120 Gallon with 25+ Cardinal Tetras

 

[chrisfagan16]

superb pics has to be a totm amazin i love the plants how long did it take you to get everythin functioning together like the moss 2 the bogwood?

 

[Tjimbsoj]

The tank has matured for at least 7 years. Everything is in perfect balance, I havent bought a cardinal tetra in years as they constantly breed, while older specimens pass on.

 

[chrisfagan16]

cool i usually dnt like tetras bt agta seein that and a few otha tanks similar 2 urs i might invest in making a tank with tetras in anymore pics of any closeups or anything?

 

[Tjimbsoj]

I'm sorry about the size but I had shrinkage problems. Anyway heres a pic of the species. I found angling the camera slightly behind the subjects avoids burning out the very reflective blue stripe bringing out the shape of the body and fins.

 

[jrd77]

WOW.

 

[freshmike]

Ummm. Tank Of The Month? Year?







DAAAAAAAAANG!!!! That is more than beautiful.

 

[SirMinion]

Lovely tank, fab fish, but what's caught my eye is that fantastic bit of wood on the top of the tank. I'd kill to have a bit like that in my community tank!

 

[Tjimbsoj]

Lovely tank, fab fish, but what's caught my eye is that fantastic bit of wood on the top of the tank. I'd kill to have a bit like that in my community tank!

Heh I was considering purchasing another tank and using it as a centerpiece, but for now, it shall rest there until further notice.

 

[Leslie]

TOTM from me for sure.

That is something to be very proud of. I can only hope mine will look half as good as that one day.

 

[myfrint]

Wow....

is all I can say.

This is one of the best tank that i've ever seen in my life. (Seriously)

Of course, it deserves Totm. Also Fotm for those nice cardinals.

I wish that i could see your nice tank with my eyes.

P.S: How can you get such a nice pic of fish?
I have neons in my tank and it's really hard to get a good picture of them.
Any secret?

 

[Lenna]

Very nice! How do you get your plants looking so good? Do you have a CO2 injector?

 

[Tjimbsoj]

I used root tablets for the plants years ago, aswell as a CO2 Injector. But the key to its success it just to be patient with all your species. With vigorous upkeeping and cleaning (pruning the plants correctly, syphoning and so fourth) , but never over-doing it, everything has a good chance to prosper.

The tank requires little maintanence these days.

Thanks for all the support, its really appreciated and refreshing.

 

[Tjimbsoj]

Angling the camera slightly over them regularly works for me. Make sure the surroundings in the room are dark, while your camera is set to the best resolution.

 

[myfrint]

Oh.. I see.

One more question. What camera did you use when you took those pictures?

I have Nikon coolpix 4300 and it brings out some nice pics, but it doesn't have full manual mode, so i'm gonna get a new one with full manual mode (like coolpix 8700).