[Ada 60P] - Justin's Ada 60P Planted Tank

[justin85]

Tank: ADA Cube Garden 60-P (60 x 30 x 36cm)

Lighting: Custom made LEDs 30w, Custom made light stand + suspension kit

Filteration: Eheim 2217 external filter

Heater: Hydor ETH External Heater 200W (12mm)

Substrate: ADA Power Sand Special, ADA Amazonia and ADA powder

CO2: Pressurized at 1 bps diffused through inline up atomizer

Background: TGM Light Diffusing Aquarium Backing

 

[Ps3Steveo]

Pic's dude!!! lol

 

[justin85]

This will be a long journey from the start of my latest planted tank project, I have been busy planning this one for a while now and I have everything I need to get it going ;D It is going to be a high tech setup with demanding plants, I still don't know exactly what plants yet or have I decided on the hard scape material but this will come to me once I get to that stage.

So far I have: My tank (which is the best quality tank I have ever owned!) cabinet (which I will be customizing to fit the light stand and have the filter hoses coming through the top) Custom build LED light unit (build by Ps3Steveo) Light stand suspension kit(which I will need to customize and fit to the cabinet) Filter (eheim 2217) Substrate (the highest quality ADA substrate) Heater (Hydor ETH External Heater 200W) Full Co2 system (will be using a in-line diffuser)

There will be a fair bit of DIY with this project, but I think it makes it more fun ;D

So here's some photos of where I am up to, Feedback is welcome!

The DIY Begins

 

[Questions?]

looks good

 

[justin85]

Update: Some more DIY and Ferts

I ordered some ferts from aquariumplantfood they have a great deal on so thought I should get some for back up, I will be using ADA ferts but its good to have these others too.
Here's what I got:
Ei Starter Kit - Dry Chemicals - Fertilisers
2 x 500ml Dosing Bottles
1 x 500g Potassium Nitrate (KNO3)
1 x 250g Potassium Phosphate (KH2PO4)
1 x 500g Magnesium Sulphate (MgSO4)
1 x 250g Chelated Trace Elements

ADA Ferts
ADA Brighty K 250ml
ADA Green Brighty Step 1 250ml
ADA Green Brighty Step 2 250ml
ADA Green Brighty Step 3 250ml

I didn't like how the LED light unit looked visually so I decided to try and make it look like the ADA light units, so I purchased a sheet of polished Aluminium to the size I need and got to work. I have not got a roller so curving the sheet was going to take some doing, took a good hour to do because I had to get it right first time and doing it by hand it not the easiest thing to do.
I am happy with the result, its not ADA to say the least ! but its not ADA prices too and it looks nice enough.

Here's the glass intake and outlet.

 

[coma]

with sheet looks good.do you have a date for build your aquarium?

 

[justin85]

with sheet looks good.do you have a date for build your aquarium?

Thanks, still deciding on what hardscape material to use but once I have then I will start scaping and order the plants.

 

[coma]

with sheet looks good.do you have a date for build your aquarium?

Thanks, still deciding on what hardscape material to use but once I have then I will start scaping and order the plants.

some nice stones ?

 

[justin85]

I am thinking Seiryu Stones

 

[coma]

I am thinking Seiryu Stones

good choice.

 

[justin85]

Update: Almost ready to start the hard scape
 
 
 
 
I have finally decided on the hard scape material I will be using, After going back and forth with different idea's and styles I am now committed as I have placed an order for a piece of Redmoor Root Wood. I still need a few items which I will be ordering next week.
 
 
I have got £40 coupon for TGM which will cover at least half of the cost of the plants I will be ordering (bonus) I have started a list but will be researching further to make sure I get the ones I want. I also need to pay a visit to my local fire extinguisher company to get my 2 5kg bottles refilled and buy 4 more bottle so I have a stock for the year, I am thinking about getting the UP Twin Gauge Adjustable CO2 Regulator - Solenoid - Needle Valve (A-165) from TankScape but want to make sure its right for my needs and if its worth the money.
 
 
 
 
Here's the Redmoor Root Wood1st pic is a piece I already have, 2nd is of new piece)
 
 
 
 

 

 

[Shelster]

Lovely piece of redmoor, can't wait to see the finished result

 

[justin85]

Update: Redmoor root wood and plant suggestions
 
My parcel arrived today of my Redmoor root wood I ordered, its larger than I thought but it looks kinda nice in the tank and I am getting idea's of what I will do.
 

 
I am now starting to plan for the plants and would love to hear your suggestions on that also waiting for a few more parcels to arrive from TGM.
 
Below you will see I have sections off parts of the tank with colors and would love to hear your suggestion for plants in the sections.
 

 
 
I will be attaching moss to the root wood (mini fissiden) and I have been researching on doing a DSM but I have never do this method before so I am a little hesitant. 
 
Anyway your feedback is welcome.

 

[Shelster]

Would you mind sharing where you purchased that fantastic piece of wood, and at what cost?

 

[blackops]

Would you mind sharing where you purchased that fantastic piece of wood, and at what cost?

I would like to know this 2