This site is supported by the advertisements on it, please disable your AdBlocker so we can continue to provide you with the quality content you expect.
  1. Support us by upgrading to the lifetime advertisement free version.

    Click here for more information.
    Dismiss Notice
  2. We are after as many aquarium plant images that we can get, doing so will assist us in completing the aquarium plant database.

    https://barrreport.com/threads/aquatic-plant-images-wanted.14374/
    Dismiss Notice
Ad Free Version - No more add? Aquarium Plant Images Wanted

Introduce Yourself And Tell Us What Do You Keep?

Discussion in 'Introductions' started by Rusty_Shackleford, Jun 11, 2019.

  1. Rusty_Shackleford

    Rusty_Shackleford New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2019
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Local Time:
    8:46 PM
    Greeting from Birmingham, Alabama. I'm Jon and I've been keeping fish keeping fish seriously for about 30 yeara but this is my first real attempt at a planted aquarium. The aim for this tank is not to have a Dutch or Amano styled tank, bit simply to provide a more natural, balanced environment for the fish, shrimp, snails, etc. Please feel free to respond with help/constructive criticism.
    Tank: 38 gal.bowfront, set up in August of 2017 (well established at this point)
    Filters: 2 Marineland Penguin 200B. Additional filter slots filled with Ehiem peat balls
    Lighting: Finnex Planted+ 24/7 SE and Finnex Fugeray Planted+. Both with 660nm red led's .
    CO2 with 5lb tank using Aquaristik SR dual stage regulator. Really pleased with this reg btw.
    Ferts: Nilocg DIY EI ferts. Macros 2× a week, Micros 2x a week. Also Osmocote+ capsules every 4 months.
    Water Changes: 20gals once per week.
    Substrate: Regular cheap aquarium gravel from a big box store.
    Livestock: 8 juvenile Anomalachromis thomasi (West African Butterfly Cichlid), 16 Moenkhausia pittieri, 2 Corydorus julii, plus 6 Nerite snails ans a few Amano shrimp.
    Plants: Amazon swords, Rotala sp, 3 different Crypts, Red Tiger Lotus, Micro Sword, Dwarf Saggittaria, Ludwigia splendens, Bacopa carolinia, Anubias barteri, Java Fern Wendelov, Lobealia cardinalis, Staurogyne repens, Alternanthera reineckii mini, Anacharis. (Not so good with the plant namea yet)
    and..... Assorted algae.

    Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using Tapatalk
     
    #1 Rusty_Shackleford, Jun 11, 2019
  2. Rusty_Shackleford

    Rusty_Shackleford New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2019
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Local Time:
    8:46 PM
    For some reason I can't post anu pics

    Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using Tapatalk
     
    #2 Rusty_Shackleford, Jun 12, 2019
  3. AquaGillie

    AquaGillie New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2019
    Messages:
    15
    Likes Received:
    2
    Local Time:
    9:46 PM
    Hi "Rusty", I am familiar with the product of one of your other hobbies; excellent work.

    But we are here for aquatics; I am cycling a 3gal nano, Walstad method with the intention of glass and neocaridina shrimp. I too have been out of the hobby for a number of years. Best wishes on your tanks!
     
    #3 AquaGillie, Aug 18, 2019
  4. Carmelo Sorita

    Carmelo Sorita New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2020
    Messages:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    Local Time:
    6:46 PM
    Hi, so good to be here.

    I am just about to come back to taking care of a planted aquarium again after three house moves in two years. I am happy and excited that I will be stay put in one place for the next three years at least and can now go back to planted aquarium and aquarium fish keeping.

    I just bought a used 90-gal tank that used to be a marine set up. I am researching how to convert it. It is an Oceanic that was a full set up but now I think a lot of the equipment has been missing when I bought it. I haven't had a marine aquarium before and not this large (my biggest tank was a 29 gal.), so I would greatly appreciate tips and advice to get me up to speed.

    I just bought some used biological filter media and a return pump from another local aquarium enthusiast, so now I am looking at what substrate to use and some pretty plants, then good lighting as well as CO2 (which I haven't done before). I intend to raise guppies, cardinal tetras, and corydoras or shrimps.
     
    #4 Carmelo Sorita, Aug 12, 2020
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Loading...
Similar Threads - Introduce Yourself Tell
  1. Tom Barr

    Introduce yourself and tell us what do you keep?

    Tom Barr, Aug 3, 2005, in forum: Introductions
    Replies:
    251
    Views:
    37,125
    FischAutoTechGarten
    Feb 27, 2021
  2. kid creole

    Is this where you introduce yourself?

    kid creole, Dec 19, 2008, in forum: Are you new to aquatic plants? Start here
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    1,232
    Deeno Ramadhan
    Jun 10, 2020
  3. lazylewis

    Why do a blackout to kill cyanobacteria if it's immediately reintroduced to the tank again anyway

    lazylewis, Sep 23, 2016, in forum: Algae Control
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    4,404
    Gwendelion
    Dec 2, 2016
  4. IUnknown

    Does cyanobacteria need to be introduced to a tank to infect it?

    IUnknown, Feb 16, 2016, in forum: Algae Control
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    1,201
    Pikez
    Feb 17, 2016
  5. yme

    additional PO4 introduced more deficiencies?

    yme, Apr 19, 2006, in forum: Advanced Strategies and Fertilization
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    1,199
    yme
    Apr 25, 2006

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice