Fluval Vicenza 180

[minnnt]

They have died on me everytime i have tried to keep them though. I have 5 surviving ones though, but 180 litres might be a bit big for them.

 

[stu40]

Call that gravel?
Any thoughts on the Tetras?

 

[minnnt]

Lol! You dug this one up!

 

[minnnt]

Just a quick update. Added 10 Harlequin Rasbora's to this tank now, they really look well in there.

Also had a bit of a swap around with plants and wood.

Hopefully the final stocking will be

1 Ellioti
10 Harlequin Rasbora's (Maybe more!)
3 Bristlenose Plecs
4 Pitbull Plecs
Apple Snails (12?!)

Anyway, here's a quick pic. The weeping moss has really got a hold!!

 

[stu40]

Nice shot mate, get a few close ups of the Harleys. I've seen enough of Copper Rasboras & Espei lately, might be able to id yours.

 

[minnnt]

Will do mate, thanks for mentioning the espei, I had forgotten the name. They are very red around the triangle.

 

[stu40]

the only reason i mentioned is that i have Coppers and parents have Espei,so i see them a lot.
they def benefit from larger numbers, and don't add too much to bioload.Mine spend all their time together charging about the top 1/3
very orange above triangle=copper
very red above and below=espei

 

[Dav]

love the full look of the tank. looks spot on

 

[minnnt]

Thankyou dav!

Must be espei then, as they're red all over the tails, above and below the triangle. Thanks for the info.

Just ordered another 40 mixed plants to infill and fill the gaps a little. Will get some snaps later.

 

[Tizer]

nice work mate, looks lush #

Where you grabbing the mixed plants from out of interest?

 

[minnnt]

Last trading post on ebay. £9 for 40.

 

[Tizer]

ordered the 25 pack, lucky dip!

 

[minnnt]

Yep, lucky dip indeed! If they're something like then i will order another lot and really plant it up. Going to add a few to my 55 tank.

Noticed a bit of algae starting to creep in on the glass now so want to get some more plants going to use a few more nutrients up to try and curb it a little.

 

[coldcazzie]

You're dosing co2 on this ain't you? Just be careful it isn't a fluctuating co2 related algae rather than anything else, cuz I found things like bba etc were worse while dosing because the doses were never at the same time (even with a daily reminder ) whereas without dosing, ok co2 was low, but at least it was stable. You know?

 

[minnnt]

No, no co2 caz, way to tight to be adding it to the 180. I'm using it on my 55 though.

I'm relying on good old fish poo for the nutrients. And rabbit poo!

The algae is little green spots all over the glass. A bit of scrubbing will get it off though, just a ball ache with all the wood and plants in the way!