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Pathway to Rio Negro 864L (biotope)
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Cayambe
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Thought I'd post an update 
Much has happened, since I steered more and more toward tannin stained water. In the end the only plant that worked to my satisfaction was the Brasilian Vesicularia Montagnei.
Current population:
4 L 091 (Rio Venturari)
4 L 075 (Amazon Basin)
6 L 201 (Rio Ventuari)
20 Corydoras Duplicareus (Upper rio negro)
200 Cardinal Tetras (Rio Negro/Orninoco, I added 100 and they didn't school. So I added another 100, and they started schooling)
I installed a Maxpect Gyre 250 to increase the flow/oxygenation. Its a monster, and I run it on only 10-20%.
In the end you could call it a "North West Amazon" bio. Or a mix of Orinocco Basin/Rio Negro. I'm happy with the result, and life is happy in the tank. I will start mixing in RO water this summer, and up my game a bit.
Here are the pics after 18 months after setup:
I'm working on a new 360L Rio Xingu setup, which I will post about shortly. Also did a Nano Borneo "bio" with 6 Brachygobius Xanthozonus. Bonus pics:
Much has happened, since I steered more and more toward tannin stained water. In the end the only plant that worked to my satisfaction was the Brasilian Vesicularia Montagnei.
Current population:
4 L 091 (Rio Venturari)
4 L 075 (Amazon Basin)
6 L 201 (Rio Ventuari)
20 Corydoras Duplicareus (Upper rio negro)
200 Cardinal Tetras (Rio Negro/Orninoco, I added 100 and they didn't school. So I added another 100, and they started schooling)
I installed a Maxpect Gyre 250 to increase the flow/oxygenation. Its a monster, and I run it on only 10-20%.
In the end you could call it a "North West Amazon" bio. Or a mix of Orinocco Basin/Rio Negro. I'm happy with the result, and life is happy in the tank. I will start mixing in RO water this summer, and up my game a bit.
Here are the pics after 18 months after setup:
I'm working on a new 360L Rio Xingu setup, which I will post about shortly. Also did a Nano Borneo "bio" with 6 Brachygobius Xanthozonus. Bonus pics:
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AverageWhiteBloke
Member
Did you take the big stone out or am I looking at it from another side? I liked the big stone.
Cayambe
Member
Yea, I took it out. Used it to hold down the root.
gltjc
Member
Love your big tank! I like that you have started with a group of fish species that you wanted to keep and have looked to build a both natural and beautiful environment for them. Exactly what I have tried to do. I just wish I had your discipline in avoiding too many plant species and in stopping adding more fish species!
doylecolmdoyle
Member
The big tank looks really good with just the moss! Often less is more!
grathod
Member
Really liking the the natural tannin look, I've been wanting Altum Angels for a long time and your setup looks ideal for them. Are you planning any such fish for your setup?
Edvet
Member
grathod
Member
Good point, I've no first hand experience with them so any info is great. I am planning a big tank for Altums but first i need to have a massive garage sale to rid all stuff i have hoarded over the years to fund the "big one". Cheers for the heads up on the Altums voracity Edvert.
FJK_12
Member
Angels look stunning
