Starting over

[Coolysd]

Hey y'all!!

It's been a while and I've missed ya!! So with everything that's taken place over the last 6 months or so, flood, tank swapping etc. I lost not only my crew #riptresloaches, my intrest in the hobby was declining and wasn't sure if I was going to start up again. Glad that was just a moment of insanity!!
I've (we've) had several convos regarding changing substrate from gravel to sand and applying a black background. So I just wanted to share my Day #1 75gal work in progress set up and maybe get some tips/tricks on how to make the deco pop. The only thing that will stay for sure is the wood, everything else is optional. I hate the fake plants in there but real one's give me anxiety (unless it's Anacharis) lol.
As for stock, I may go with the Dojos again.
As always, thanks for your help and expertise!!

 

[emeraldking]

Well, welcome back to start with...
You could also go for some more sturdy plants if you don't like the fake plants. Anubias and other swamp plants like Enchinodorus plants would do well. Btw, is that blue light you've got in there? I love that light...

 

[Coolysd]

Thank you!! Also thanks for the plant info!
This is the light. It has all kinds of programming options that I don't have a clue how to operate.

 

[The603]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Lillypad101]

Welcome! Good looking tank!
I’ve had lots of success with anubias, but most plants I can’t keep alive. I also like giant duckweed, because it doesn’t get stuck in the filter as much as normal duckweed. It grows like crazy though.

 

[Coolysd]

Welcome to the forum.

Thanks!

 

[Coolysd]

Welcome! Good looking tank!
I’ve had lots of success with anubias, but most plants I can’t keep alive. I also like giant duckweed, because it doesn’t get stuck in the filter as much as normal duckweed. It grows like crazy though.

Thank you!!