75g Planted Display

[bunnie1978]

My SAEs are still in the temperary tank, so there is some hair algae that they'll eat up as soon as I move them back. Also, the reds haven't really grown in enough yet. Still waiting on them.

[Tony]

Stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bunnie1978]

Thank you! Pictures of some of my fish coming soon!

[bgates]

nice tank

[bgates]

i was want to put in some plants for my ABNs what should i get

[spoot]

@ Bunnie
Beautiful tank! I can only hope mine looks half as good when I'm done with it. Side question... what kind of rocks are those? I think I'm going to add some sajica to my rainbow setup, and those rocks look spiffy for cave buildin.

@bgates
I have a BN in my tank with Rotala, Anubias, Java Ferns, Java Moss, Ludwiga, and Hygro... all of those are doing fine. I don't think BNs would be detrimental to any plants in particular. They may munch on a few softer leaves but nothing too damaging. One of my favorite things to watch is my BN resting on the giant leaves of my anubias.

[bgates]

ok thanks

[bunnie1978]

Thank you, Spoot. I don't actually know exactly what kind of rocks they are, but I got them from Fishman on Ebay for $35 shipped. 25lbs... They have the same rocks at the Critter, but of course a lot more expensive too. They are really good for fish like small opennings. One of my apisto females has taken up residence in a crack less than a quarter-inch wide.

bgates - BN are compatible with any plants I've ever tried. What matters is whether or not you have the light to actually keep the plant... Anubias, java fern, and most cryptocorne plants are good in any tank with just about any light.

[fishme]

Wow. As a confirmed plant killer, I'm always very impressed when I see a beautiful planted tank like yours. Very nice.

[bunnie1978]

Thank you!

[bunnie1978]

Apistogramma Cacatuoides


Angel from Mike Gibbs


A. Cacatuoides female in breeding colors

[bjones]

Man, I really wish I understood more about the planted tank and how everything works together. As soon as I can get the $$$ to redo one of my takes, I am gonna start again with a planted tank. (Yes I said again) I kinda got took on some not true aquatic plants. What would you recommend for beginner plants and equipment needed. I want to get new substrate for that tank too. Your tank really looks great and I love the Apistogramma, where did you get him?

[bunnie1978]

There are several methods to planted tanks from high tech (pressurized CO2, high end lighting, daily fertilizing, special substrates) to low tech - which is really inexpensive... you can DIY a light fixture for twenty bucks or so... stick with easy plants, and cheap is totally easy.

[bunnie1978]

Updated pictures today

[rogerhopper]

Outstanding tank...