My Planted Journal

[-=Joel=-]

Hiya,

Well made a start today. Still got a LONG way to go though.

Stage One Emptying The Tank

Stage Two Now the water was nice and low catching my ansistus group was nice and easy

Stage Three I added a nice new black background. Plants and fish seem to look better on black

Stage Four Added My Substrate, a very dirty job
I added two bags of the Pond Stuff and two big tubs of the Tetra. There should also be a layer of gravel on top but I have my doubts Lol.

Stage 5 I added The Pressurized Co2 System

Reactor

Co2 Tubing and Gauges

Solenoid

How it looks set up

Stage 6 Filling back up

Stage 7 Lights on but not the filter yet. Letting as much stuff settle as possible

 

[geezer]

You have really got the works! keep us informed on how it progresses! I like seeing tanks come along

 

[BigIan]

dude i`m jealous....

i want one of those reactors....

can`t wait to see how this all goes

 

[-=Joel=-]

Thank you .. you havent seen the lights yet

Here is a sneak preview, had to check they fitted so too the chance today Lol.

 

[Gill]

Looking Good Joel,
was it you i Sold My Snails to - Can't remember. If so how they getting on.

 

[RadaR]

Wow, thats lot of new equipment. Someones been saving up hehe. Looking good though. Is that duckweed on the tanks sides?
Looking forward to seeing this progress.

 

[Silverlady]

Didn't you use any Gravel or Sand to stop the substrate clouding the water?

 

[-=Joel=-]

It does has gravel on top however the pond stuff is basically mud in a bag Lol.

Its alot clearer today and by tomorrow should be near normal.

Even though I have co2 plumbed in its not on yet and I plan to turn it on on Monday.

Will update all in a few days

Joel

 

[-=Joel=-]

Update with the picture would help lol.

Im planning on adding more gravel on the top to give me a 3-5inch layer.

 

[BINKSY]

sounds like a great set up so far, im a bit confused as to why the use of a reactor instead of a normal diffuser for the co2, im sorry to everyone if im being a bit dumb here, lol

Cheers Gordon

 

[voo]

The reactor can be hidden and used outside of the tank, like Joel has it attached to the external filter. A lot less unsightly than having a diffuser in the tank.

Joel, how much did this setup cost you? Looks like you're getting serious about planted tanks
What plants/layout have you got in mind?

 

[-=Joel=-]

To upgrade what I already had, tank, filters etc around £500 - If I hadnt gone for the lighting then it would only be £200 Lol.

Lights - £300
Co2 equipment - £100
Substrate + ferts - £50
added extra £50 just to round my totals up Lol.

Im very lucky in that I dont have to pay bills yet. Still live with parents (im 18) Lol. However everything you see I have bought with hard earned money It also helps that the cost has been spread over a few months, dont notice it that much Lol.

Plant wise I havent a clue, going to start off with a lucky dip and see what I like and what I dont.

Im going to have a heavily planted tank, its not going to be as tidy as some on here, but I like the more natural Look.

I have got the co2 started now and its climbing steadily. Once I know its stable I will add the plants & lights and go from there

Joel

 

[BINKSY]

would like to know where you got that reactor joel and how much you paid for it, and im guessing its just a case of plumbing it in line with the filter and away you go


Cheers Gordon

 

[-=Joel=-]

http/stores.ebay.co.uk/AQUAMAS-preiswert...4QQftidZ2QQtZkm

 

[BINKSY]

Cheers for that link Joel, i am assuming that the insructions are in english too, much appreciated if you could confim


Thanks