PROGRESS
Day 5
Today I went out and bought my plants and rock, I also purchased some mesh and fishing wire so I can grow my moss
I put my plants in and my rock, followed by the driftwood from my previous tank, I then removed the filter media from my old filter and put it in my new one (Fluval 406 External), connected up the hoses, primed etc... and off it went! At first the filter had some loud noises but that stopped after 5-10 seconds and it was virtually silent
just a slight 'hum' which is awesome and the occasional sound of trickling water.
I then moved my fish over - at first they were a little freaked out with their new home and conditions, but at the moment they are currently swimming around discovering it all. I'd say they have settled in quite quickly, they don't seem too frazzled anymore. My bristlenose LOVEEEEEE the sand
I also changed some of my T5 lighting, on one set I have x1 Natural and x1 Day and on the other set x2 Blue (I realize these are more for marine tanks however I think it looks good, the shop also had it on display). If there is something better I can or should use for night light, please let me know, I would love to hear. I have been looking for LED lights and submersible lights however at the moment this will do.
I'll also be heading back over the next week to get some more plants and rock, at the moment I think it looks great, so far so good
would love to hear any thoughts, comments or suggestions you may have
Moss on slate with fishing wire to hold it down and then moss embedded in mesh and fishing wire.
My baby all set up
(x1 Natural and x1 Day T5 lights)
And again with T5 blue lights
Great tank choice, it will look fab once you scape it. Nothing beats a brand-new, scratch free tank
DBanner is having an 8fter!
Thanks!! I literally just posted my day 5 progress, and it's all done
(just need to add some more plants etc).
Ohhh 8feet, thats HUGE lol