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Just finished this tank on 05/03/07

Retaining wall, small peace of red driftwood
Plant list:
Onion plant, water sprite,micro sword, aquatic clover, java moss, anubias barteri, wendtii crypt, dwarf sagittaria
Equipment:
UGF with air (power head to strng for tank design) 55watt power compact, 8000K bulb, Cascade700,UV

No heater required tank rums at 78f to 80F




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Djrichie
"So Long, and Thanks For All The Fish" Douglas Adams

lookin' good

Nice dj, I like the look: it will look great once the plants have time to take off!

2 questions for you:
How are you going to pull of an UGF with plants? I heard this was bad for them.
What fish are you going to have in this tank?


~Morgan~

Very pretty! Looks like it will be "full" soon.

In 20+ years I have never had a problem with UGF in a planted tank. I feel that it is beneficial to the bacteria colonies and the plants roots by keep a flow of fresh water passing over them, and the maintenance of the tank by pulling particles of of the gravel and putting in the main water so the primary filter can filter them. Usually I use power heads but with the design of this tank power heads create to much current.

As to the question, this is planned a safe tank for a group of Galaxies (CDS). The only other fish will be 4 Oto's. and the snails that I can't squash. All plants were selected to give plenty of place for breeding, as well as for any fry to hide.

Djrichie
"So Long, and Thanks For All The Fish" Douglas Adams

Photo retaining wall

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Djrichie
"So Long, and Thanks For All The Fish" Douglas Adams