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June 28th, 2008
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Redone 5ft planted community ~ pic added 28th July 08
Well, let me say, moving the 5ft was a nightmare! The poor fish were bagged for 1 1/2 days, non heated, while the tank was pulled down, moved and reset up.
The substrate all mixed in, so it is no longer black, but i dont mind the look actually. The driftwood has also been rearranged differently, again i dont mind that either. The new look has made the fish use the entire tank more, which is great for viewing them.
The bristlenoses, Nosette and Spike, now live in the 5ft. They are doing an excellent job of keeping any new algae under control.
The tank is seriously low in plants, the algae bloom prior to the move made me cull a few of the plants out when i replanted. I'll slowly start to replace what was discarded in the weeks to come.
13th May 08
During the time between the 13th May and the 21st June, the tank was left to its own devices, with just the occassional feed, i had to go to my parents place interstate (my Mum was battling lymphomia and passed away during this time)
The tank got a much needed water change and plant fix when i got home. Was safer for no one to touch it for the time i was away. No fish losses i can see.
Some newer pics, it is a bit cloudy, but then i've been replanting and stirring it up. The wisteria and java fern are multiplying like mad things *L*
21st June 08
I decided to add a topping of plain gravel, the cories and loaches kept uprooting the plants as the Richgro makes the substrate easy to disturb. Seems to have worked like a charm 
27th June 08
Last edited by Alasse; July 27th, 2008 at 01:34 PM.
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June 28th, 2008
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For those that would like the stats
Dimensions: 5'x18"x18"
Substrate: Black gravel mixed with Richgro, topped with a reddish brown plain gravel
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 (on it absolute lowest setting).
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
Wishlist
The 4ft T8's will be replaced by T5's.
The Aqua One filter will be replaced by a Fluval 404 cannister (working on this one first off)
Definately more plants to be added
Seachem Excel addtion
More livestock: Some 'rarer' platys, 2 clown loaches, More neons, and the cories may be removed to another tank. |
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June 28th, 2008
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Wow! It must've been hardwork! Hope it looks beautiful again Alasse!  |
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June 28th, 2008
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Hope you complete your wishlist too! Good luck! |
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June 28th, 2008
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Your tank looks really good! What a fun fish home.
 I'm really sorry for the loss of your mom. I'm sure redoing the tank was therapeutic for you. |
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June 28th, 2008
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Alasse: Sorry for your mom. My condolences to you (from the Caribbean).
Thanks for posting all the details of your tank, I enjoy that sort of info, and for sharing your tank pics with us. Is it a custom made tank? never saw a 5footer before (just 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4 or 6') and the height is unusual too (I do carry a measurement tape around, due to the MTS thing I got here).
Pepe
Santo Domingo
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June 28th, 2008
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Thank you all for your condolences
No not custom made, just bought of the floor of my lfs, i actually have one of the dimensions wrong i notice...sorry 'bout that. Mind you they carried a 12ft tank, and let me say, boy is that one VERY large tank *LOL*
It is 5ft length x 18" height x 20" width
Last edited by Alasse; June 28th, 2008 at 11:54 PM.
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June 28th, 2008
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Our best to you and your family. |
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June 29th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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What a beautiful tank. Lucky fish to live there!
My condolences on your loss.
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June 30th, 2008
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Tank looks really great I love the au natural look
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July 1st, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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That is one beautiful tank..I bet the fish love it Sorry for the loss of your Mom  |
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July 1st, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Ditto what other's have said.
Rockin' tank and bummer about your Mom. Hugs and postive vibes your way.
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July 3rd, 2008
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Sorry to hear about your mom. I love your tank...beautiful.
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July 13th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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July 13th, 2008
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Master Of Fish Poo!
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July 13th, 2008
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 Wonderful Tank! |
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July 27th, 2008
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Update:
The tank is having a change in occupents, the platys, gold gourami & neons (if i can catch em*L*) are being traded. I am getting 2 new large angels in their place, to make 4 angels total. 2 more will be added as soon as i find some i like.
There will be 4 angels, 5 pakistani loaches, 2 clown loaches, 2 bristlenose, 3 cory cats, and some shrimp
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July 27th, 2008
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I took a new pic last night. It is for a competition being held at my LFS
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