3Ft Tank Build

[Alasse]

Now this will not be speedy, i have a few other projects on the go, so not expecting this to fly ahead any time soon
 
Tank: 3'x18"x18"
Capacity: 190litre or 50gal (approx)
Lighting: 4x 39W T5HO
Filtration: Canister
Substrate: DIY mix
Heating: 200W
Decor: Wood, Rocks, Retaining walls, Live plants
CO2: Yes DIY
Fillers: Stockings filled with gravel too 'lift' substrate
Stock: Undecided, tank will not be stocked until plants are well established
 
Tank will require a good clean with some vinegar and elbow grease
Once its clean i can start planning out the retaining walls
Retaining walls will be sealed and coloured render
 
Will update and add pics as things progress

 

[Ch4rlie]

Look forward to seeing how this turns out.
 
If its anything like your other tanks, its gonna be good!

 

[Alasse]

I started adding the substrate today, bottom layer is mixed and in place, more layers to follow.
 
1st layer - Propagating sand mixed with flourite

 

[Alasse]

Put in some hardscape today. Rocks and wood
 
Found some sand stored in the shed tonight, so will drag that out to cap the 1st layer. Once its capped i will be filling the tank to keep the wood waterlogged while i fine tune the hardscape and start the hunt for plants!

 

[Ninjouzata]

Yay! Moving along :3

 

[Alasse]

Tank has had substrate capped and is now filled. Just gotta setup the lights and i can take a pic. It will be still a bit cloudy but you'll get the idea of the skeleton thats got to be built on

 

[Alasse]

Lights are on, & Oh my they be bright lol.
 
So we have the basics

 
Gotta get my hands on a canister and some plants! (the java fern is not staying in here!)

 

[Wansui]

It looks great you always do such a good job with your aquascape. 

 

[Ninjouzata]

Gorgeous, as per usual. What are you going to put there instead of the java fern?

 

[Alasse]

More demanding plants to go with the high light. Stem plants and i wanna try HC or similar in the forground

 

[Ninjouzata]

Very exciting! I can't wait to see

 

[Wansui]

It looks great I've been searching for a piece of wood like that for such a long time.  

 

[Alasse]

Wansui - The wood is Goldvine

 

[Alasse]

So heater is on. Added an internal filter just until i can get a canister (wont be anytime real soon lol)
 
Will be planting some other stuff into the tank later once its warmed up a bit, as the darn thing is currently freezing and i dont wanna have my arms in it long term lol

 

[Alasse]

So planted the weed (dunno what it is, but it grows feral and will require some - lots - of trimming i'm betting lol)
 
Will grab a new pic tonight