mezzacam Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Well this is my 3ft planted at the moment... I'm still trying to grow plants up so it looks pretty ordinary, lol. Also this tank does not have CO2 running on it at the moment, and hasn't for a month or so now, Due to it is heavy stocked with fish at the moment. (Soon to be upgraded to a 6ft) So Yeah, I use a little bit of fertiliser in it every now and then, But otherwise, This tank runs on it's own besides a water change every week. The fish in the take currently are: 7 Angels, A mix of all types, They are getting rather big. 2 Siamese Algae Eaters (i think) 1 Bristlenose (2cm) 1 Whip Tail Catfish (2 - 3cm long) 2 Giant Golden Panchax (About 3 - 4cm each) 6 Bosemani Rainbows (2 - 4cm) 1 Male Kribensis 1 Alto Comp... (2 - 3cm) Named Mr. Bushpig, lol. I know the tank isn't suited for him, But i've had no dramas with him being in there and he loves going through the plants and exploring. And he gets a long with the angels really well. And yeah, That's the fish in the tank I might take some more pictures tonight, Stupid glare through blinds... Lol. Cameron. EDIT: I forgot to add what fish are in it, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerospel Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 I recon its nice! , I like it and nice healthy looking swords u have there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chafule Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 can i ask wot lights u are using? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novafishy Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 i like it. its got good contrast and lighting. i particularly dont like the background tho. IMO, i'd be using a plain black or blue bg. it emphasises the fish and plants better. well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzacam Posted February 14, 2005 Author Share Posted February 14, 2005 Lol, Well this tanks is my sisters tank *sigh*, All the Angels are hers, Only fish of mine are the Krib, Comp, Rainbows, Panchax, Bristlenose, Algae Eaters and Whiptail. So a lot are mine, but yet it's still classed as her tank... lol. I just basically have to look after the plants... That's my job on the tank.. I love it though. Ummm, The light on the tank is just a single Power-Glo 30W. As for background, planning on changing it soon, As i hate it also, lol. But it'll be changed in time. lol. Anyhows, Thanks for the comments. Cameron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsherman Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Nothing special??? That looks great dude! I reckon with a long piece of driftwood running the length of the tank, it would look bonza!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmiccreepers Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Hey Cameron, Do you find that the BN 'nibbles' holes in the plants? I've always been under the impression that they will distroy the plants. Cheers, Cassandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzacam Posted February 14, 2005 Author Share Posted February 14, 2005 Yeah, I am currently keeping my eyes open at LFS for a nice piece of driftwood, One that fits the whole tank, or another piece that will ork with the one i have, I don't know... I just hate Java Moss, Won't stick to my driftwood. Arghhhhh! Lol. I thought it was meant to grow like wildfire, My plants grow faster then it does. Lol. As for the Bristlenose, it is only a small one, About 2cm so it can't really do any damage, lol. But i can't save i've ever had a BN do damage to any plants, I had a 12cm Pleco in there at one stage, and it never chewed a single plant. But depends on the fish maybe, I could understand maybe a full grown BN being able to put holes in a plant, with the size of their mouth? But i'm not to sure. Trial and error i guess. Thanks for the comments. Always appreciated. Cameron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerospel Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 I think the BNs sucks on the plants and makes the leaves very thin and transparent lookin is what Ive heard and eventually turn into a hole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchar Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Good going Cameron I can't grow swords to save myself Looking nice... merjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzacam Posted February 14, 2005 Author Share Posted February 14, 2005 Lol. Well i don't know how i've done it... They just keep growing and growing and multiplying... If they are the lant ti'm thinking of, then they have all come from the 1 original plant i bought, I now have about 7 of them growing in there, and 3 are rather big now, and the other 4 have theirs their that are about 4cm long... And they are quickly catching up. lol. I love my plants Even though i have no idea what ones i have, Cameron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novafishy Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Just a suggestion, you could try re-planting the taller plants from the front to the back. And then regrow some smaller ones in the foreground. You could also try to hide the filter in the corner with a taller and "bushier" plant. btw, is that an Atman internal filter? Once you have found your nice driftwood, it will be a masterpiece! good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzacam Posted February 16, 2005 Author Share Posted February 16, 2005 Umm, no idea what the filter is, lol. It's rather.. HUGE though... lol. The tank wasn't going to be fully planted like this when we first got it, lol... But it has just turned out this way. haha. As for taller bushier plants, Anyone have any idea? As i have no idea what plant to use to hide the chunky filter? Might have to just go to LS and pic the biggest bushiest one, lol. Cameron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grungefreek Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I would go something with very small leaves to provide some more leaf contrast. Get some form of ludwegia, arcuata or repens or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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