My Tank

[peter212693]

Hello all,

Here is an up to date video now my tank has complete stock. (Clown loaches are going this week) Let me know what you think

http/youtu.be/oLHZv-dtegU

Thanks!

 

[sebn]

I think you are pretty much fully stocked, (a little overstocked in my opinion) but it looks pretty nice overall. Well done

 

[Tizer]

Apart from the gravel and the off the shelf decorations and plants, i like it. Mind you, i suppose that would mean i like it, if everything but the fish and water is taken out....doh. I'm sure it will evolve in time, love the Zebra Loaches

 

[fluttermoth]

Honestly? No, I don't like it, but it's your tank, it's whether you like it that's the important thing

 

[peter212693]

Thanks guys,

I will probably go down the real plants root eventually but as this was my first attempt I wanted to try and make it as simple as possible.

As per the stocking I think I am over stocked but also over filtered and regular 30% changes should keep on top of that

 

[fluttermoth]

If you think you might be overstocked, watch your nitrate level as you might have to do larger water changes to compensate

I love your five banded barbs, btw; lovely fish.

 

[Gvilleguy]

Frankly....I like your tank! You will find a tendency on this forum for members to prefer tanks that mimic natural environments. I think aquariums should be fun for the people as well as the fish, so I like all kinds. Hence, I proudly post pictures of my Lego themed tank! Your tank looks very clean and clear. Keep a close eye on your stats, though, as I agree that you appear to be very over stocked.

 

[peter212693]

Thanks again guys,

Im testing every other day at the moment as Ive just added my last fish and all seems good. Nitrates are around 20-30ppm on Saturday mornings before a water change so not massively high.

 

[bmonki]

personally i love it. I?t's subtle and got lots of hidey holes, the fish seem happy, love your green & pink plant too!

 

[peter212693]

Im looking at getting another cave type hide for my zebra loaches as I think they are all in the ship at the moment. As for the plants I left my wife in charge of choosing them. If im honest they are not fully to my taste but they are growning on me

 

[Gvilleguy]

Tank looks good! I bet the loaches love it in the ship.

 

[peter212693]

Yea they seem to! I got them on Friday and havent really seen them unless they come out to feed!

 

[dbanner]

I usually prefer tanks that have a more natural look to them but I have to say I do love the look of your tank. I can see Gvilleguy's point about tanks being more fun

Your nitrate levels are not too bad at all, mine have always been at 20ppm and I only have 1 fish (a flowerhorn) in my 450 litre. Even when iv had more fish (different stock) it's been 20ppm

Well done you

 

[dannybgoode]

Hi there

I'm with dbanner. I'm not into galleons and stuff either but there's a nice balance here and it is a nice tank to look at. Nice fish too.

Cheers

Danny B

 

[peter212693]

Thanks for all the comments everyone!

Im starting to get a bit of staghorn algae and was looking at a few floating plants to absorb some nutrients to hopefully stop the algae growth. What do you recommend?