Jeffery's 100 Us Gallon Planted Aquarium

[jb12288]

I have been bored for the past hour so I decided to make an update.

this one is growing alot, well at least from what I have noticed

still pearling

I have not seen a major growth, but have seen a little. What about you guys, any major growth? I am asking that because I see the tank everyday so I am used to it.

 

[Mr Bliss]

Where does one get this stainless steel mesh? I could really use some. Or does it come with the plants?

 

[jb12288]

It came with the moss. You could probably go to your local hardware or home improvement store and get some, it will probably come in a 12" x 12" square.

 

[aaronnorth]

Mr Bliss: http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/PLANT-ANCHOR-NETTING...id=p3286.c0.m14

i got mine from there, they also sell it cheaper in packs of 3.

When you say it is pearling, it could be the algae

 

[jb12288]

Mr Bliss: <a href="http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/PLANT-ANCHOR-NETTING...id=p3286.c0.m14" target="_blank">http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/PLANT-ANCHOR-NETTING...id=p3286.c0.m14</a>

i got mine from there, they also sell it cheaper in packs of 3.

When you say it is pearling, it could be the algae

true, it could be. i am going to get some sae's or otos today so hopefully the algae will be gone. i haven't had a algae problem yet "knock on wood" and i hope i never will. have you noticed any growth in my plants?

 

[aaronnorth]

providing you keep up with maintenance you should have no problem, maybe just diatoms which is common in new set ups.

SAE's will eat hair algae whereas ottos will not.

 

[jb12288]

i have seen a a spot of brown algae on the glass on two different spots, but that was nothing my algae scraper couldn't deal with. so SAEs it is.

 

[jb12288]

plants came in, got them planted and all. i will post photos up when the water clears

 

[jb12288]

I received my plants yesterday, even from the place that I canceled my order from, trimmed them up and planted. I would like to share with you a few photos of how it looks now.

In the front of the center I am putting my HC, and behind the hc is my Blyxa Japonica. Just though i would say that since it looks empty. Ever since I added these plants, the fish seem as happy as ever.

 

[Ace Of Spades]

Lol mate, Finally starting to take shape eyy?. Looks good keep it up

 

[jb12288]

I am thinking I need to plant a little more on the sides to bring them further in. I have a 20 gallon long filled with excess plants LOL.

 

[aaronnorth]

usually, you have a main attraction in the tank, like a red plant, piece of interesting wood etc, 1/3rd from either edge of the tanks length. worth giving a thought.

the wood look sgreat in its place though.

 

[jb12288]

yea thats what I have read. that will have to wait, as of now I have no more aquarium money. I have a years worth of fertilizers, and refillable co2 canisters that cost $5 to fill. So that will wait a few months.

 

[jb12288]

Today I was visiting with a realitive and and earned some money doing yardwork and when I got home I decided to order more lighting:
60" 322W (96Wx2, 65Wx2) Aquarium Power Compact Light

Dimension: 59" X 7" X 2 1/2"

Aquarium power compact fixture for freshwater planted aquarium use.
Sleek Aluminum Housing in black finish.
Fixture is using straight pins (....) PC bulb.
German made High quality light reflector.
2x Bulti-in fans
3x ON/OFF power switches.
3x individual power cords for timer setup.
2x 96w Straight pins PC Bulbs. ( 1x 12000K daylight, 1 x True Actinic)
2x 65w Straight pins PC bulbs. ( 1x 12000K daylight, 1 x True Actinic)
5x Odyssea Blue Moon Lunar LEDs.
1pr Flip-able light Stands/legs.

I will now have 470 watts of lighting, I may remove my two 20 watt lights and have 430 watts of lighting.

I also ordered 20 red cherry shrimp.

Also I ordered some red cherry shrimp

 

[aaronnorth]

thats a lot of light! especially with T5 too!

Prepare to up your CO2 & nutrients.