Vallis aquarium

[JakeKM]

Hi all,

I work at an aquaculture research facility and I thought I'd share a few pictures of the 400 litre display tank that I've been responsible for for the past 5 years. There's a minimal hardscape, it's almost entirely vallisneria plants. I planted a couple about 3 years ago, alongside other plants, but the vallis took over and I like the look, there is no CO2 and no fertilizer input. Apologies for the picture quality, my phone is 5 years old and cheap.

 

[Rocky998]

WOW! Looks incredible!

Also, what do you mean by "bad picture quality". That is GREAT quality!

 

[JakeKM]

WOW! Looks incredible!

Also, what do you mean by "bad picture quality". That is GREAT quality!

Thanks, just thought the picture quality wouldn't compare to todays phones, it's a Motorola G5.

 

[Aqua67]

I love your underwater jungle!! I’ve had some vals in the back corner of one of my tanks for the past six months but they aren’t taking anything over yet. I do hope to get a similar effect in my tank eventually though.

 

[connorlindeman]

That looks awesome. Too bad you just missed the entry period for the tank of the month. That would be an easy win IMO.

 

[TNG]

Hi all,

I work at an aquaculture research facility and I thought I'd share a few pictures of the 400 litre display tank that I've been responsible for for the past 5 years. There's a minimal hardscape, it's almost entirely vallisneria plants. I planted a couple about 3 years ago, alongside other plants, but the vallis took over and I like the look, there is no CO2 and no fertilizer input. Apologies for the picture quality, my phone is 5 years old and cheap.

Have you measured the length of the leaves to see how long they are? I have some val which are around 1.2m long so are still manageable, no need to trim them just yet. I've been told that if you trim it, the affected leaves will die - any truth to that?

 

[JakeKM]

Have you measured the length of the leaves to see how long they are? I have some val which are around 1.2m long so are still manageable, no need to trim them just yet. I've been told that if you trim it, the affected leaves will die - any truth to that?

Yeah, they get to around a meter in length. I trim the leaves every couple of months or so, I don't think they die.

 

[JakeKM]

That looks awesome. Too bad you just missed the entry period for the tank of the month. That would be an easy win IMO.

Thanks, maybe I'll enter it next month. If it wins the award, I can print it off and frame it for all facility users to see, that would be quite nice actually.

 

[betta4ever!]

Thats so beautiful!

 

[Back in the fold]

That's what I think of when I think planted tank. A thick jungle. All that Vallisneria looks great so thick.

 

[connorlindeman]

That's what I think of when I think planted tank. A thick jungle. All that Vallisneria looks great so thick.

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[emeraldking]

Hi all,

I work at an aquaculture research facility and I thought I'd share a few pictures of the 400 litre display tank that I've been responsible for for the past 5 years. There's a minimal hardscape, it's almost entirely vallisneria plants. I planted a couple about 3 years ago, alongside other plants, but the vallis took over and I like the look, there is no CO2 and no fertilizer input. Apologies for the picture quality, my phone is 5 years old and cheap.

To be honest, I love it when nature takes over the tank. It's got a more natural look...

 

[MammaBearinTN]

I love your underwater jungle!! I’ve had some vals in the back corner of one of my tanks for the past six months but they aren’t taking anything over yet. I do hope to get a similar effect in my tank eventually though.View attachment 304737

I want that angel!

 

[lnsaneM]

Beautiful tank

 

[Fishmanic]

Unfortunately, that tank does not qualify for entry in Tank of the Month. The tank must be your own tank in your household. But if you own tanks, hope you enter one of them in an upcoming contest.