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My partner surprised me with a new tank for my birthday (13th Dec) and it's a Life Style 76. Living in Australia and not on a permanent visa it's hard to get big tanks that I want due to not knowing how long I'll in Australia so getting this is a good start.
My plan for this thread is to update every so often with photos, time-lapses, slow-motion videos.
I am still new to this hobby (1 Year) but I try my best and I am always keen to learn, so please fire away with suggestions and some criticism regarding my setup.
This is my 76 Liter tank who homes -
(My cat Lily loves to watch the tank!)
One Male Betta -
One (Unsexed) Bristlenose Pleco
Two Apple Snails
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Hikari Mini Algae Wafers - Used to feed the Bristlenose Pleco and the Apple Snail
Hikari Bio betta gold - Used to feed the Betta Fish
Bloodworms - Used to switch up my betta diet.
I use Zucchini and Cucumber from time to time to switch up what my BN and snails are eating.
Seachem Flourish - Used mainly for the Anubias and moss balls
Seachem Flourish Tabs - Used for all my rooted plants
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In my tank I have I believe 7 different types of plants and unfortunately, I do not know the names of them all so feel free to comment with the names.
2 Moss Balls (Aegagropila linnaei)
1 Bunch of Baby Tears (Micranthemum umbrosum)
1 Bunch of Ambulia (Limnophila sessiliflora)
Anubias attached to Driftwood
3 unknown to me but I am sure someone will have the answer for the name if you need up-close photos I shall attach if requested.
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I have used Seiryu stone for my "Hardscape" which is my favorite looking stone to use. The 7 pieces within the tank weigh around 4KG and cost me $36 AUD
I have also used a piece of driftwood and attached an Anubis plant to 3 different parts of the wood. This cost me $30 AUD for this piece.
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Here is a list of items I have used for my tank -
3D Aquarium Background - Which has been cut to size and glued to the back of the tank.
Heater (100 watt) - Which is currently set to 28°C / 82°F
Black airline tubing - Hidden in the corner of the tank blended into the background.
Black airline elbow section - Hidden in the gravel leading to the airstone.
PVC Encased Airstone (30CM) - Buried under the gravel.
Airline Control Kit - Under table to control the airstone.
Air pump (2500)- Attached under the table to minimize vibration (Highly recommend)
Glass nano thermometer - To monitor the temperature in the tank.
API freshwater testing kit - For testing my water.
Seachem Prime - Used when doing my water changes.
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Gravel - Natural Looking gravel easy for planting plants.
Water pump - Used for water changes, it may take longer to fill up but it doesn't disturb the water which seems to give less stress to the fish.
8mm Tubing - Used to attach to the pump and fill up the tank.
- Lifesaver! Attach to side of the tank and let it fill up without having to watch to make sure it doesn't fall out.
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My plan for this thread is to update every so often with photos, time-lapses, slow-motion videos.
I am still new to this hobby (1 Year) but I try my best and I am always keen to learn, so please fire away with suggestions and some criticism regarding my setup.
This is my 76 Liter tank who homes -
(My cat Lily loves to watch the tank!)
One Male Betta -
One (Unsexed) Bristlenose Pleco
Two Apple Snails
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hikari Mini Algae Wafers - Used to feed the Bristlenose Pleco and the Apple Snail
Hikari Bio betta gold - Used to feed the Betta Fish
Bloodworms - Used to switch up my betta diet.
I use Zucchini and Cucumber from time to time to switch up what my BN and snails are eating.
Seachem Flourish - Used mainly for the Anubias and moss balls
Seachem Flourish Tabs - Used for all my rooted plants
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
In my tank I have I believe 7 different types of plants and unfortunately, I do not know the names of them all so feel free to comment with the names.
2 Moss Balls (Aegagropila linnaei)
1 Bunch of Baby Tears (Micranthemum umbrosum)
1 Bunch of Ambulia (Limnophila sessiliflora)
Anubias attached to Driftwood
3 unknown to me but I am sure someone will have the answer for the name if you need up-close photos I shall attach if requested.
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I have used Seiryu stone for my "Hardscape" which is my favorite looking stone to use. The 7 pieces within the tank weigh around 4KG and cost me $36 AUD
I have also used a piece of driftwood and attached an Anubis plant to 3 different parts of the wood. This cost me $30 AUD for this piece.
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Here is a list of items I have used for my tank -
3D Aquarium Background - Which has been cut to size and glued to the back of the tank.
Heater (100 watt) - Which is currently set to 28°C / 82°F
Black airline tubing - Hidden in the corner of the tank blended into the background.
Black airline elbow section - Hidden in the gravel leading to the airstone.
PVC Encased Airstone (30CM) - Buried under the gravel.
Airline Control Kit - Under table to control the airstone.
Air pump (2500)- Attached under the table to minimize vibration (Highly recommend)
Glass nano thermometer - To monitor the temperature in the tank.
API freshwater testing kit - For testing my water.
Seachem Prime - Used when doing my water changes.
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Gravel - Natural Looking gravel easy for planting plants.
Water pump - Used for water changes, it may take longer to fill up but it doesn't disturb the water which seems to give less stress to the fish.
8mm Tubing - Used to attach to the pump and fill up the tank.
- Lifesaver! Attach to side of the tank and let it fill up without having to watch to make sure it doesn't fall out.
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