As a follow on to this thread - C02 Planted Tank - Trial Run this thread will show all the steps involved in setting up this tank and offer the chance to make suggestions in regards to how this planted display tank will take form.

The equipment that will be used.

Windsor 88 350L Corner tank with Cabinet



2 x 1200L Canister Filters (both from existing tanks)

1 x 11w UV Steriliser

1 x Sera Computer Controlled C02 system (as per previous planted tank)

1 x 40w Red Sea/Dupla Root Therm heating cable

1 x 250/300w External controlled heater

approx 25kg Red Sea/Dupla Flora Base substrate

15-20kg Pool Filter grade sand

either;

1 x Aqua Medic Aquastarlight T5 (4x39w)

or,

1 x Arcadia T5 Reflector (4 x 39w)

plus, 1 x T8 Reflector (2 x 20w) (to add light to the back corner)

The tank is in the process of having a high quality rock/root background being installed which adds a lot more visual depth to the tank.