Planted Tank

[Taz Devil]

Hi All

Here are some pics of my planted tank. Plants are growing better than expected as I only set this tank up in January. Any feedback welcome.

Adam

[Matt15]

Adam.... tank looks fantastic. Great aquascape with a nice array of plants.

Fish....?

[BobbyBruce]

Hi Adam,

I agree with Matt, great looking tank.

I am a bit concerned about the thermostat being at the surface of the water, the bubbles on the outside of it make it look as if it is working flat out.

Regards,

Bob

[Scotty Bils]

I would be hiding the heater for sure. Also, remember, heat rises so having it at the very top like that in a horizontal manner is not the most efficent even though possibly the filter is pushing water across it.

You have done a great job with the foreground plants, blyxa looks like it is doing awesome.

Personally I would be planting something with a little more oomph in the background and or mid-ground. Say some swords or variety or a nice lilly or two.

Great work though.

Cheers
Scott

[Taz Devil]

Hi Guys

Thanks for the comments. Matt - There are fish in there just all hiding. I have:

5 Juv Discus (2 Blue Diamond, 2 Golden Crystal, 1 Albino)
Various Tetras
2 Bristlenose Catfish

Re the heater. I was not sure where else to put it as I did not want it touching the plants. Any recommendations???

Cheers

Adam

[Barracuda]

Very nice tank. How big is it? Do you use any ferts/special lighting/co2?

[Taz Devil]

Hi Barracuda

Thanks. The tank is a weird size being 48x14x18 inches.

For lighting I have 3xT5 High Output by Supreme Aqua. Light is putting around 3WPG.

CO2 is a DIY Kit with instructions from this site. Provides approx 2-3bps.

Ferts are provided by Fert Clay Balls and Aqua Master Plant food.

Regards

Adam

[TW]

Nice looking tank. Great collection of plants. Everything looks spic and span