Alasse

I've moved to a new place, so the 5ft had to be pulled down and redone. Its got a completely different look now, but i dont mind it. This tank is still a work in progress.

Some stats

Substrate: Black gravel mixed with Richgro (maybe adding a top layer of plain gravel over this, havent fully decided as yet *L*)
Lighting: 1 double 4ft T8 Dalbarb reflector (1x 40W & 1x 36W tube) + 2x 2ft T5 (25W tubes i think)
Ferts: None as yet
Filtration: Aqua One 103F Internal
Plants: Java Fern, Java Moss, Crypts, Chain Swords, Wisteria, Elodea, Val, Anubias & Large swords
driftwood: 4 pieces, 1x large (124cm) & 3 smaller, 1 of the smaller pieces store bought, the rest found
Occupents: Gold gourami, Platys, Bristlenose Cats, Cory Cats, Yoyo Loaches, Neons & some Shrimp

I think that it *L*
On to some pics

capekate

Hi Alasse
I love your tank set up! Im partial to natural looking tanks anyway. Yours is gorgeous! I love the simplicity of all the driftwood with plants. It comes together magically! I'm sure your fish are very happy.
I like the shape of your tank btw. I see that it is not real tall, but long. What size tank is it? I think its great!

Alasse

Hiya capekate

The tank is 5ft long x 18inches x 18inches

capekate

Well, thats not too short at all! It most be the photos that make it seem not very tall. Which I kind of like, the idea of a shorter tank.
Lovely tank!

Lucy

I love your tank. Your fish really stand out with the natural look you've created.
Good job.

Barbrella

All I can say is "AWESOME"! Just love the natural look and you've aquascaped it so nicely.

pinky93

that looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!It looks like a piece of nature!

Alasse

An updated pic, taken today

COBettaCouple

WOW!! That's amazing, your tank really looks like it should be in aquascaping contests!

angelfish220

Thats GREAT!!!! I want it!!!!!


"Mommy oh please let me get a 5 foot long tank!!!!"

She said no. Dang it.

Alasse

Latest pic



Since this pic, i traded the platys, neons and gold gourami for 2 large angels. So now the tank is occupied by

4 angel
5 pakistani loach
2 clown loach
3 cory cat
2 bristlenose pleco

Slug

Man i'm jelous of Australia's wood! Very nice looking tank.

Isabella

This is one GORGEOUS setup! Truly beautiful and so natural in appearance Absolutely love it. You've done a wonderful job! Keep up the good work . I'm 200% sure your fishies LOVE it!

peacemaker92

It looks beautiful Alasse! Nice job!

Alasse

Thank you

This tank is my labour of love (and money says my partner *LOL*) Eventually most of the wisteria will be replaced by other plants, so the look may change slightly.

MissMTS

Your tank looks great!!! Do you want to come over and aquascape my tanks Just kidding Sometimes when you are forced to take tanks apart, you come up with a new look that you really like. That happens to me whenever I have to pull all of the rocks and fake plants out of my African Cichlid tank (either to catch a fish or to clean it). I can never get it back to the way it was, but the new look is always pleasing. Its kinda like rearranging your room or redecorating you house!

Devon

G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S!!! I love this tank!!

The way you have organized the plants really gives it a lot of depth, it's so natural-looking! Congrats on a job very well done!

Christian Patti

amazing tank how many gallons is it? when i finish my basement im going to buy a big aquarium, maybe 60 gallons

Alasse

Thank you

The tank is approx 92 Gal

Juand15

Wow now this is a nice TANK, what Fertilizer are you using for the plants and what plants are there? i agree with Matt nothing like Australia's wood..

Alasse

Sorry i took so long to answer, my net time had ran out, had to wait for it to roll over

I, at this stage, do not use ferts of any kind. Plants include, Swords, Crypts, Val, Wisteria, Java fern, Java Moss, Anubias, Chain Swords & Rotala Wallichii

FishnFry

Tank looks amazingly beautiful. I always love planted tanks with driftwood.

You did a great job, Alasse!

Alasse

Updated pic of the 5ft, taken tonight



Stocked with:

6 Angels (2 are breeding pair), 5 Pakistani loaches, 2 Clown loaches, 3 Cories, 2 Bristlenose & some Riffle shrimp

COBettaCouple

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Alasse

Updated pic;

Have removed all the wisteria as i was tired of having to remove floating plantlets daily, they were blocking light. So as a result, the tank is a bit barer in the pic, though yesterday i bought some more plants for it, so i'll get another pic this weekend or possibly sooner

Stocked with: 7 Angels (2 are breeding pair), 5 Pakistani loaches, 2 Clown loaches, 3 Cories, 2 Bristlenose & some Riffle shrimp

matthewnasholm

love it!!
im really jealous

Speedy

WOW!!! Nice. Makes me want a bigger tank even more. Love the natural look that is what I'm trying for in my 44 gallon.

Alasse

Thank you both

This tank has become my new TV *L*

Jess

I covet your tank! I have a 50 but would love a 90 or 120.
Beautiful arrangement and the angels colors look great against the wood and plants.
Really nice job!
(I know, I don't watch TV anymore either, just a movie now and then)
How often do you clean/change water? Do you ever have trouble with algae?

Alasse

Thanx Jess

I do water changes about every 3-4 weeks (due to severe drought conditions), and they vary from 25%-50%. The glass i clean every 8 weeks....I do have the odd patch of BBA, but i really dont mind the look of it and only remove it if it moves to where it shouldnt *L*.