So I snatched up a new Rio 125 a while back, new all boxed for a bargain price of £150. I was going to reluctantly use the internal filter to save on setup costs but it seems Juwel packed the wrong powerhead to fit into the filter box so it got ripped out. The extra space in the aquarium is very much appreciated.
I'll be aiming at a "Dutch'ish" style of planting setup. Eventually, I don't want to see any of the back glass. This tank will also be a tester for many plants which will be moved, replaced as needed.
Ok onto the specs.
Tank - Rio 125 - 125l
Substrate - 20 litres Eco Complete.
Hardscape - Driftwood.
LIghting - Stock Juwel, 2x 28W T5's fitted with reflectors.
Filteration - Fluval 305 External. Around 1,000 LPH as I read it so pretty close to my 10x turnover mark.
Co2 - Pressurised. TMC Reg + Solonoid valve, 2-5kg cylinder that will fit in cabinet. Glassware will be the cheaper Ebay counterparts.
Ferts - EI.
Flora.
So many to list. I'm at that stage where I keep adding plants to the list when I need to be eliminating some species. I will update when list is finalised.
Fauna.
5/6 young Angels (platinum blue or golden pearlscales would be nice)
1 pair Pearl Gourami's
3-4 Cory's (Panda, Sterbai)
The girlfriend wants Angels. A larger tank would be better, I know, but we have a 240l or 300l planned for the future so rehousing later on should be no problem.
Ok onto the pics. I find myself struggling to see past the hardscape right now and I never seem to feel satisfied with hardscapes. I've been playing around with the wood for about a week now and scraping substrate around and this is what I have so far.
Thats all for now. Filter and co2 equipment to be sourced and purchased over the next 2-3 weeks, then it's time to finalise plant list and get them planted.
Comments, feedback and flaming appreciated.
Thanks.
I'll be aiming at a "Dutch'ish" style of planting setup. Eventually, I don't want to see any of the back glass. This tank will also be a tester for many plants which will be moved, replaced as needed.
Ok onto the specs.
Tank - Rio 125 - 125l
Substrate - 20 litres Eco Complete.
Hardscape - Driftwood.
LIghting - Stock Juwel, 2x 28W T5's fitted with reflectors.
Filteration - Fluval 305 External. Around 1,000 LPH as I read it so pretty close to my 10x turnover mark.
Co2 - Pressurised. TMC Reg + Solonoid valve, 2-5kg cylinder that will fit in cabinet. Glassware will be the cheaper Ebay counterparts.
Ferts - EI.
Flora.
So many to list. I'm at that stage where I keep adding plants to the list when I need to be eliminating some species. I will update when list is finalised.
Fauna.
5/6 young Angels (platinum blue or golden pearlscales would be nice)
1 pair Pearl Gourami's
3-4 Cory's (Panda, Sterbai)
The girlfriend wants Angels. A larger tank would be better, I know, but we have a 240l or 300l planned for the future so rehousing later on should be no problem.
Ok onto the pics. I find myself struggling to see past the hardscape right now and I never seem to feel satisfied with hardscapes. I've been playing around with the wood for about a week now and scraping substrate around and this is what I have so far.
Thats all for now. Filter and co2 equipment to be sourced and purchased over the next 2-3 weeks, then it's time to finalise plant list and get them planted.
Comments, feedback and flaming appreciated.
Thanks.