Geemacd's 75l Tank

[geemacd]

Noticed my old thread had been removed/archived whatever, so thought I would post up some pics as it has went through a few changes since I originally set it up, mainly cosmetic changes with plants and wood etc after I had to move it from one room to another (which aint fun), let me know what you think so far, there will be some more updated pics over the next week once the plants I have ordered arrive.

Once the final changes are made, I just need to decide on restocking levels for the fish and find out if I need to change the bulbs in the hood or even if its possible.

1st Set-up Nov 06 - then found out many of the plants were not aquatic

Dec 06 - New plants after others had turned to mush

Dec 06 - Night light

July 07 - Before Room Move

Aug 07 - After Room Move & Introduction of Laterite Under The Gravel (still cloudy)

Last night I did a water change and moved a few plants around awaiting some to arrive that I have ordered and also added a couple of extra blue moonlights.

I will take pictures tonight as the cloudy will have gone down again and then post new pics once the plants turn up

What you guys think so far ?

Also anyone ever had one of these tanks, will I need to modify/improve the lighting even though I have home made C02 and laterite in there, also have starting dosing using King British Plant Food ? Lights that came with the tanks are 2 x 11W PL lamps

 

[paul_219]

i think your tank is gr8. Not bad.

 

[chibi]

I love the natural look of your tank! Very nice!! I'm sure your clouding will go away after a few days.

 

[DiscusKeeper403]

The first ones turned to much because they where non aquatic. Some of these new ones will also do the same...
I recommend doing some more research, or finding a better LFS. On the second thought, I recommend both.

 

[chibi]

The first ones turned to much because they where non aquatic. Some of these new ones will also do the same...
I recommend doing some more research, or finding a better LFS. On the second thought, I recommend both.

Good point. Some plants won't do well in water because they aren't intended to be in water all the time. Some of those plants you used to have were terrarium plants, which like lots of water and high moisture but do best in soil. I'd take your tank over to the plant forum and ask which ones could possibly be next to die.

 

[DarkEntity]

The fern isnt an aquatic plant, so you should remove it prior to it rotting

 

[bubblesburst80]

love your pics, your tank looks great

xXx

 

[geemacd]

After the addition of the new plants :

they are :

1x Creeping Jenny
1x Crinum Thaianum
1x Ophiopogon japonica
1x Sagittaria Subulata
1x Tall Hair Grass
2x Twisted Vallis

Concerned about comments of the fern one considering I bought it in the aquatic plant tanks of one of the major pet store chains in the UK, if it is indeed not an aquatic plant, then im going to go through them like the cheap Scotsman I am !!!!! I will research the others above now I have them.

What you guys think of the update ?

 

[three-fingers]

Love your tank, I really like the way the wood is positioned .

As others have said though, the fern like plants is Selaginella willdenowii and is not a true aquatic. It will most likely rot and die in your aquarium.

It's very common for non aquatic plants to be sold as aquatic in pet stores, this is in part due to the fact that lots of customers don't mind constantly replacing them and just want a nice looking plant.

 

[DiscusKeeper403]

I don't think creeping jenny is aquatic... Along with the Ophiopogon japonica

I really don't see anything funny about letting it rot, and killing your fish... Cheap Scotsman or not, just take it out, you will save money because you won't have to buy new fish!

 

[geemacd]

I don't think creeping jenny is aquatic... Along with the Ophiopogon japonica

I really don't see anything funny about letting it rot, and killing your fish... Cheap Scotsman or not, just take it out, you will save money because you won't have to buy new fish!

The joke was about being a cheap scotsman not about my fish in distress, but thanks for going over-board in your reply, its replies like that that make this the friendly forum it is !!!! You dont know anything about me, my water test & change schedules etc, so its best in replies to people not to immediately jump down their throat and talk about fish dying IMO or people may decide to find other forums to take part in, as I know they already do.

To the other guys thanks for your advice and thoughts on the tank, According to websites creeping jenny is aquatic (I am researching the others, but due to the postal strikes here in the Uk and lack of LFS with plants around me within a 30ml radius for some reason, I had to order these fast to give my fish somewhere to hide/chill etc should they feel the need to) but any plants I see start to die off will be removed immediately and will be replaced once LFS stocks are replenished and as usual all water testing protocols will be followed at the usual schedule.

The fern itself is also in a friends LFS show-tanks and appears to do really well in there according to her, maybe they change this over at regular periods (she is going to check), but for the £1.50 it cost me, I dont think changing it will break the bank should I have issues with it.

Thanks for the positive feedback those that provided it

 

[DiscusKeeper403]

Well then i'm sorry. I just took what you wrote in your post. I didn't really go over board, I only stated what will/would happen if you leave them in. To me I didn't seem all that hostile. I find people get really defensive now days when someone states something they don't want to hear and they go on to blame the person for this and that...

 

[Fighterfish]

creeping jenny is aquatic but i think it does best in coldwater.Really nice tank what make s it. I am downsizing mine and that looks really nice.woops i just saw the tank name in your title sorry.

 

[Matty P]

Nice tank m8, love the driftwood. Shame about the plants