New aquarium - So i did a thing...

[Kev3666]

Finally pulled the trigger and picked up this bad boy tonight. So far, its seems like a quality product for the price. Now onto getting the equipment to get this up and running.



Now I just need to pull the trigger and decide whether I want to do a planted aquarium or not. Love the look but I need to do some more research before I make up my mind.

 

[APColorado]

Congrats!!! I have one of those too...it started as an RCS tank until I had an explosion of scuds so now it is a RCS and cory tank

You can always go with a low light planted tank (java fern, anubias and crypts)

 

[Kev3666]

Congrats!!! I have one of those too...it started as an RCS tank until I had an explosion of scuds so now it is a RCS and cory tank

You can always go with a low light planted tank (java fern, anubias and crypts)

Thanks for the input. I'm new to most of this and I want it to be as idiot proof as possible

 

[APColorado]

Thanks for the input. I'm new to most of this and I want it to be as idiot proof as possible

Java fern are bulletproof IMO

 

[AcornTheBetta]

Finally pulled the trigger and picked up this bad boy tonight. So far, its seems like a quality product for the price. Now onto getting the equipment to get this up and running.

Marineland® High Definition LED Ensemble - 75 Gallon | fish Aquariums | PetSmart

Now I just need to pull the trigger and decide whether I want to do a planted aquarium or not. Love the look but I need to do some more research before I make up my mind.

Nice! Any ideas as far as stocking goes?

 

[Fishstery]

Thanks for the input. I'm new to most of this and I want it to be as idiot proof as possible

Definitely tons of Java fern mat. It is legit foolproof and extremely low matinence and doesn't require any special treatment or even to be planted in substrate. You can just tie it down to a rock or driftwood or superglue it, or do what I do and just stuff it in the cracks of stuff to pin it down. It will take a few months to really take off (it still looks great when first bought), but boy it will explode over time and reward you with a huge beautiful bush of green leaves with minimal effort required. I would also suggest various anubias species, same exact deal as the Java fern no different instructions for care/planting which is nice. I would suggest the coffeefolia variety, the leaves grow large and would look great in a big 75.
Here is my 29 gallon with Java fern, and the anubias coffefolia is the largest leaf anubias you see in the tank (left and right of the center drifewood) mind you, i like simple, so I do not use any ferts, fancy lighting, substrate or co2.
Java fern and coffefolia when first planted:

About 6-8 months later:

About a year after planting:

 

[Kev3666]

Nice! Any ideas as far as stocking goes?

There is a well reputable fish store up by me. Place is huge and full of knowledgeable people. They actually sell combo packs of fish that work well together and it's based off the size of the tank. I may start there
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Definitely tons of Java fern mat. It is legit foolproof and extremely low matinence and doesn't require any special treatment or even to be planted in substrate. You can just tie it down to a rock or driftwood or superglue it, or do what I do and just stuff it in the cracks of stuff to pin it down. It will take a few months to really take off (it still looks great when first bought), but boy it will explode over time and reward you with a huge beautiful bush of green leaves with minimal effort required. I would also suggest various anubias species, same exact deal as the Java fern no different instructions for care/planting which is nice. I would suggest the coffeefolia variety, the leaves grow large and would look great in a big 75.

I will definitely give those a look.
Since you have plants, do you gravel vac much or let mother nature take its course and let the plants take care of any waste?

 

[Fishstery]

There is a well reputable fish store up by me. Place is huge and full of knowledgeable people. They actually sell combo packs of fish that work well together and it's based off the size of the tank. I may start there
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I will definitely give those a look.
Since you have plants, do you gravel vac much or let mother nature take its course and let the plants take care of any waste?

Definitely gravel vac what I can but you can see from the pics that its pretty densely planted with big driftwood so realistically I can only gravel vac what I can reach. Nonetheless the plants do their job because my nitrate has only ever been 5ppm despite there being some dead plant matter I simply can't see to remove

 

[Kev3666]

Definitely tons of Java fern mat. It is legit foolproof and extremely low matinence and doesn't require any special treatment or even to be planted in substrate. You can just tie it down to a rock or driftwood or superglue it, or do what I do and just stuff it in the cracks of stuff to pin it down. It will take a few months to really take off (it still looks great when first bought), but boy it will explode over time and reward you with a huge beautiful bush of green leaves with minimal effort required. I would also suggest various anubias species, same exact deal as the Java fern no different instructions for care/planting which is nice. I would suggest the coffeefolia variety, the leaves grow large and would look great in a big 75.
Here is my 29 gallon with Java fern, and the anubias coffefolia is the largest leaf anubias you see in the tank (left and right of the center drifewood) mind you, i like simple, so I do not use any ferts, fancy lighting, substrate or co2.
Java fern and coffefolia when first planted:
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About 6-8 months later:
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About a year after planting:
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Looks amazing!!


This is an example of what I was talking about. Kinda like a no brainer lol

 

[Fishstery]

Looks amazing!!


This is an example of what I was talking about. Kinda like a no brainer lol

Thats really cool that they do pre-made packs like that! If I had a 75 I would most definitely do another angelfish tank....

 

[Aprilbeingbasic]

Ooooh how exciting! And you got to get real plants with a tank like that! Hidden led and everything. Java ferns are bullet proof but in my opinion ugly haha also first thing you should do is get on Facebook and find your local fish guy, so many hobbiests make extra cash selling their plant cutoffs. Plants will be cheaper, they will already be growing submersed, and they will have species that they know work. Good luck!

 

[Prest12]

Java fern are bulletproof IMO

It is legit foolproof and extremely low matinence and doesn't require any special treatment or even to be planted in substrate.

Java ferns are bullet proof

Until you put them in my tank. It’s got something against that plant.

 

[Aprilbeingbasic]

Until you put them in my tank. It’s got something against that plant.

I actually think I have a similar issue, Java ferns always look bad and grow stupid slow in my tank. Likely because I have so many other plant species that hinder it. If you have them practically by themselves I'm sure they do ok.