River stream 53g

[Retired Viking]

Your tank is looking great. I really like the floating leaves.

 

[seangee]

I know and that's why I keep getting tempted. I happen to think the balance is quite good in my tank but its a good job I don't believe the inch per gallon rule because I am pretty close to an inch per litre

 

[AquaBarb]

Your tank is looking great. I really like the floating leaves.

Thank you, i wasnt sure on them at first when putting them in but when i finished and sat back they really stood out.

Even the Wife noticed and loved them so they must look alright lol

 

[AquaBarb]

I know and that's why I keep getting tempted. I happen to think the balance is quite good in my tank but its a good job I don't believe the inch per gallon rule because I am pretty close to an inch per litre

I think they would look great in your tanks and at the end of the day whats another tank ay!

 

[Byron]

The leaves will sink to the substrate in a couple days, which I assume is where you want them anyway. They can float but only when there are floating plants to basically hold them up.

That is really lovely. Your Lotus has some floating leaves now. Light looks good too, I assume it is LED...I went through this thread but didn't see it mentioned, which unit is it? I'd like to keep it in mind for the next time one of my T8 gives out.

 

[AquaBarb]

The floating plants are only artificial maple leaves. Im using these to cover the spray bar from view and to give a bit more security for the fish.

Lotus is growing really well, ive got 4 leaves floating now

Believe it or not my lighting is good old T8's. Ive just replaced the ballast's and starters so they should last a good while longer now.

 

[FishGuest5123]

Hi Everyone,
Im in the process of cycling my 220 litre tank and i must say this periods one of the most enjoyable times of the hobby for me. All the planning and reseaching of the fish you would like and the tank design etc. So much choice with everything it can be hard to pick sometimes.

Ive done my hard scape and started a fishless cycle, order most my plants and some driftwood tonight. Need a new background because ive managed to get the blue one off i didnt like. Its 2:30am here in the UK and im up planning fish tanks lol (awful at sleep)

Just got to lock down my stocking after ive planted and wait for the cycle to finish. I was thinking a barb tank when i started because i love Odessa's but i keep looking at Pearl Gourami's also. Ill have to decide which one then build the tank stocking around them.

Early days yet but i cant wait to get some plants and driftwood in.
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Just curious. Did you seed it with old filter media? I got mine cycled in 4 days that way.

 

[AquaBarb]

Just curious. Did you seed it with old filter media? I got mine cycled in 4 days that way.

I didnt no, i had to start fresh with this set up and purchase new media

 

[FishGuest5123]

I didnt no, i had to start fresh with this set up and purchase new media

If you have some wet gravel from your ther tank, add it in a panty hose. I love preparing new tanks too!

 

[JxsPxxle]

I not sure on bottom dwellers for this tank yet but i was looking into them the other night. Only question marks i had with the Kuhli's was if id see them enough. Very cool unique little fish tho.

I had 10 khulis in a 55g and they were amazing little fish they would fly around the tank so fast. They may hide a bit and they are nocturnal but if you have the light on during the evening you will see them flying around the tank. Never had any issues with them, they’re my favourite little fish.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I really love your tank, it's come a long way from day one, congrats!

 

[AquaBarb]

I really love your tank, it's come a long way from day one, congrats!

Appreciate that dude, thank you

 

[AquaBarb]

Added to my group of Amano's today and purchased some more zebra danios to QT to go in my 105 litre (need to get my females dropping some eggs lol)

while i was in store id noticed some new Urban tanks they had in largest was 230 litres but they said they can probably get them in bigger for me.

Not sure whether to upgrade my fluval Roma or keep it and get a larger urban tank to venture into cichlids

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I don't know, your tank is looking pretty good!

 

[AquaBarb]

I don't know, your tank is looking pretty good!

Thats my problem, i do love my Roma so i cant see me getting rid of it. Ill have to have a good think about it.