As promised here is the start of the journey, enjoy...
For me there has always been something about a Juwel Aquarium, and then one day I picked up an absolute bargain. Although I have a number of Aquariums, I am hoping this one will become the real showcase. As my ten year old Nephew said when I bought it, I think this is your best tank - and it is empty - from the mouths of babes
That is not to say my other aquariums are not pleasing to the eye, with stunning fish and plants, if I say so myself, it is just this one fits in so well with the furniture.
So it all started in this discussion
Plans For New Planted Aquarium: Juwel Vision 180
http
/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/416088-plans-for-new-planted-aquarium-juwel-vision-180/
This is what I will be working with:
Juwel Vision 180L
x2 Eheim External Eco Pro 2036 Filters
Items came with tank - second hand - except the wood items and the central ornament you can see in the picture.
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Planned Substrate
Pea Gravel to build up the back on the tank followed by
JBL Aqua Basis Plus, topped with the Unipac Senegal Sand and possibly Black Sand on the back level (TBD)
Have just returned with the bags of Pea Gravel and the Terrace I am planning to use.
Terrace
Juwel Terrace Rock A x1
Juwel Terrace Rock B x2
Layout plan is to run it from the front to the back across the middle of the tank, it will be easier to show you later in situ.
Background
Decided not to go with a 3D structured background, as lovely as they are, as it meant laying the tank down for a few days, as well as additional cost that I would rather spend on
and plants. At this stage it will stay with what is on there, with the right side next to the wall, possibly having a black background added in due course (TBD)
Plants
I am no plant expert so am open to ideas from anyone out there who knows more. Although I do have some lovely plants in my other Aquariums I do not know there names, yet! I have just ordered some plant books and pending their arrival.
These are the ones I believe I would like:
This is partly why it has been empty for a long time, oh what to put in it, so many choices?
Thinking maybe Killifish, but unsure at present, a lot more research needed.
So far, I would like, when the tank is mature enough:
Plan to do a fish-less cycle using mature media from existing tanks.
C02
Not planned at this stage of the project as to whether to include it - thoughts welcome or I may start another topic on C02?
Timeline
Slow to Medium, please be patient with me.
I have a lot of other tanks that need my attention, plus the >^..^< soon lets me know when she feels neglected - like now "meow, meow..."!
Help me out
I am open to any ideas on plants, fish, lighting or anything else you know and wish to share, thanks in advance.
For me this is one of the most enjoyable parts of the forum, seeing other people's projects blossom whilst learning along the way.
I hope you all enjoy the journey as much as I will...I look forward to sharing it with you and getting your ideas and inputs...
For me there has always been something about a Juwel Aquarium, and then one day I picked up an absolute bargain. Although I have a number of Aquariums, I am hoping this one will become the real showcase. As my ten year old Nephew said when I bought it, I think this is your best tank - and it is empty - from the mouths of babes
So it all started in this discussion
Plans For New Planted Aquarium: Juwel Vision 180
http
/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/416088-plans-for-new-planted-aquarium-juwel-vision-180/This is what I will be working with:
Juwel Vision 180L
x2 Eheim External Eco Pro 2036 Filters
Items came with tank - second hand - except the wood items and the central ornament you can see in the picture.
[sharedmedia=core:attachments:68938]
Planned Substrate
Pea Gravel to build up the back on the tank followed by
JBL Aqua Basis Plus, topped with the Unipac Senegal Sand and possibly Black Sand on the back level (TBD)
Have just returned with the bags of Pea Gravel and the Terrace I am planning to use.
Terrace
Juwel Terrace Rock A x1
Juwel Terrace Rock B x2
Layout plan is to run it from the front to the back across the middle of the tank, it will be easier to show you later in situ.
Background
Decided not to go with a 3D structured background, as lovely as they are, as it meant laying the tank down for a few days, as well as additional cost that I would rather spend on
Plants
I am no plant expert so am open to ideas from anyone out there who knows more. Although I do have some lovely plants in my other Aquariums I do not know there names, yet! I have just ordered some plant books and pending their arrival.
These are the ones I believe I would like:
- LIMNOPHILA AROMATICA - understand it needs high light levels but it looks awesome in a show tank nearby
- ANUBIAS - just got these, three varieties, will be housed in other aquarium for the time being
- JAVA FERN
- FOREGROUND PLANT: I will find out what it is called and get back to you
- Some sort of Carpeting Plant,open to ideas
This is partly why it has been empty for a long time, oh what to put in it, so many choices?
Thinking maybe Killifish, but unsure at present, a lot more research needed.
So far, I would like, when the tank is mature enough:
- Corydoras Black Venezuela x6
- Corydoras Orange Lazer x6
Plan to do a fish-less cycle using mature media from existing tanks.
C02
Not planned at this stage of the project as to whether to include it - thoughts welcome or I may start another topic on C02?
Timeline
Slow to Medium, please be patient with me.
I have a lot of other tanks that need my attention, plus the >^..^< soon lets me know when she feels neglected - like now "meow, meow..."!
Help me out
I am open to any ideas on plants, fish, lighting or anything else you know and wish to share, thanks in advance.
For me this is one of the most enjoyable parts of the forum, seeing other people's projects blossom whilst learning along the way.
I hope you all enjoy the journey as much as I will...I look forward to sharing it with you and getting your ideas and inputs...
