Planted 34 Gallon

[nitro]

Looking very nice indeed but you have way to many fish in there IMO

 

[George Farmer]

Looking very nice indeed but you have way to many fish in there IMO

Do you mean too many as in overstocked or too many as in spoiling the picture?

 

[Ben]

amazing as always gf225
ever entered a competion?
maybe cut down on the rams, maybe down to a pair as they probably will breed soon in that tank and the rule is 20gal/pair, but your choice and im sure they're happy

DD

 

[George Farmer]

amazing as always gf225
ever entered a competion?
maybe cut down on the rams, maybe down to a pair as they probably will breed soon in that tank and the rule is 20gal/pair, but your choice and im sure they're happy

DD

I did want just the one pair but my wife insisted. I agreed that if they behaved ok then we'd keep all five - if not I'd give 3 back to the LFS after the strongest pair had formed. They all seem happy so far. And thanks BTW.

 

[ryan]

Just wondered where you got the heating cable from? I think Dennerle do them in various lengths? But I'm looking for a smaller one for a tank with a foot print of 17.5" x 10.5".

Thanks

 

[George Farmer]

Just wondered where you got the heating cable from? I think Dennerle do them in various lengths? But I'm looking for a smaller one for a tank with a foot print of 17.5" x 10.5".

Thanks

I use a Rena-Cor 25W heater cable. They do a 15W which should do fine for you. You'll need to put it on a timer to prevent overheating - mine is coupled to the lights. They're very reliable and much cheaper than the Dennerle models.

http/www.aquatics-online.co.uk/listsecti...=128#product285

 

[nitro]

Do you mean too many as in overstocked or too many as in spoiling the picture?

Too many as in overstocked.

 

[George Farmer]

By traditional standards you are correct. My tank volume should house no more than 58" of fish. I have a fair bit more than that but don't see it as a problem. The majority of the fish are small tetras which produce little waste. I have excellent bio-flitration and fast-growing plants. I have to ADD Nitrates to my water (for the plants obviously)- something which surely wouldn't occur in an overstocked tank. All the fish appear in excellent health and display no signs of overcrowding-induced stress.

So while I agree that my tank appears overstocked at first glance I would say that sometimes the rules can be bent. Thanks for bringing your opinion to my attention though - I know that you hold the fishes interest in highest regard as do I.

 

[Stevie@JC]

Absalute stunnin tank one off if not the nicest ive ever seen

 

[George Farmer]

Absalute stunnin tank one off if not the nicest ive ever seen

Thanks and Welcome to the Forum.

 

[aloaring]

Gf225 all i can say is :
Your tank is truly stunning and an inspiration to lots of people including myself. Unfortuneatley i do not have the money for all the equipement you have but when i win the lottery i'll employ you to do my tank!
And i have to say malaysian trumpet snails and shrimp are best thing anyone could add to a planted tank Like Gf225 i hardly clean my gravel anymore as the snails churn it all up and my low light and low maintenance plants are thriving!

 

[kenneth_kpe]

looking good GF ! your tank is fairing better then mine hehehe had a recent unpredictable "disaster" with my tank hehehe

 

[George Farmer]

Gf225 all i can say is :
Your tank is truly stunning and an inspiration to lots of people including myself. Unfortuneatley i do not have the money for all the equipement you have but when i win the lottery i'll employ you to do my tank!
And i have to say malaysian trumpet snails and shrimp are best thing anyone could add to a planted tank Like Gf225 i hardly clean my gravel anymore as the snails churn it all up and my low light and low maintenance plants are thriving!

Here's a recent photo.

 

[Jen]

I love your tanks. You do an amazing job. It's a great reference point for anyone (like myself) just getting into planted stuff. And you make such good notes, making it easier for newbies!

Thanks, and keep up the great work!

 

[canarsie11]

your tanks are so cool,