ChilliPepper
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I have a new tank on order, due to be delivered 28th May, but may be earlier. It's another ND Aquatics tank as I was so impressed with them for my current tank.
I have gone for a black background again as it really helps the fish's colours pop out and makes them feel secure.
I am starting the journal today as my wood arrived. Thought it was as good a time as any, plus I am bored
Equipment
2 x Fluval FX5's
1 x NeWave powerhead 4600 l p/h (maybe getting a Koralia instead)
2 x Fluval E300w heaters
Substrate and Decoration
Black granite gravel (was undecided about swapping to sand, but think the gravel will help secure the wood)
3 x Redmoor wood pieces
Various rocks and stones
Various silk plants
Stocking
1 x Red Tiger Oscar
1 x Red Spot Severum
4 x Rotkeil Severums (will probably have to rehome 2 of the males at some point, as doubt 3 males will get on into adulthood)
1 x Vieja Synspila
1 x Nicaraguan
1 x Jack Dempsey
1 x Firemouth (will be rehomed unless undergoes a dramatic character change in new tank)
3 x Geophagus 'Red Head' Tapajos
1 x Ornate Bichir
1 x Armoured Bichir
1 x Bristlenose Pleco
+ Potentially a school of 7 Lacustris Rainbowfish, once they get big enough.
So, as I said, my wood arrived today, after being delayed due to Easter weekend. It's lovely stuff, and has arrived in plenty of time to be soaked ready for the tank to come. I have been playing with the possible layout in the tank, and taken some photos. Think I will go for the first layout, as it gives some good swimming routes.
Layout One
Layout Two
The wood measures a length of just over 3ft, and will go in the middle. Then I am going to have rocks/stones etc at the ends to create caves.
Will probably start soaking it in our big water vat over the weekend as it will take a long time to sink.
I have gone for a black background again as it really helps the fish's colours pop out and makes them feel secure.
I am starting the journal today as my wood arrived. Thought it was as good a time as any, plus I am bored
Equipment
2 x Fluval FX5's
1 x NeWave powerhead 4600 l p/h (maybe getting a Koralia instead)
2 x Fluval E300w heaters
Substrate and Decoration
Black granite gravel (was undecided about swapping to sand, but think the gravel will help secure the wood)
3 x Redmoor wood pieces
Various rocks and stones
Various silk plants
Stocking
1 x Red Tiger Oscar
1 x Red Spot Severum
4 x Rotkeil Severums (will probably have to rehome 2 of the males at some point, as doubt 3 males will get on into adulthood)
1 x Vieja Synspila
1 x Nicaraguan
1 x Jack Dempsey
1 x Firemouth (will be rehomed unless undergoes a dramatic character change in new tank)
3 x Geophagus 'Red Head' Tapajos
1 x Ornate Bichir
1 x Armoured Bichir
1 x Bristlenose Pleco
+ Potentially a school of 7 Lacustris Rainbowfish, once they get big enough.
So, as I said, my wood arrived today, after being delayed due to Easter weekend. It's lovely stuff, and has arrived in plenty of time to be soaked ready for the tank to come. I have been playing with the possible layout in the tank, and taken some photos. Think I will go for the first layout, as it gives some good swimming routes.
Layout One
Layout Two
The wood measures a length of just over 3ft, and will go in the middle. Then I am going to have rocks/stones etc at the ends to create caves.
Will probably start soaking it in our big water vat over the weekend as it will take a long time to sink.