4X2X2 planted tank with sump

[milnek]

Three weeks after my first attempt to come back to this hobby again after more than 20 years. I started this hobby when i was in pri school.

From left to the right of the tank

Appreciate some feedback on my setup. Thanks.

Keeping mainly tetras like rummy nose, cardinal and etc.

Im not a very artistic person so execuse me for the non-artistic scaping. Need to thank my pal for helping me to setup

 

[Steve Smith]

Great start there Milnek, and welcome to the forum!

Im not a very artistic person so execuse me for the non-artistic scaping.

That's something that will come with time I reckon. Just look for inspiration in other aquascapes out there. Right now, get the plant growing sorted out. I'm on the other end of the scale... I think I can put together something that looks quite nice, but it's keeping the plants alive that I struggle with

Can you post some info about your CO2 injection (looks to be pressurised) and fertiliser routine etc?

 

[milnek]

Thanks Steve. The CO2 is on for at least 10 hours on 5L tank. I fertilise my plants weekly and weakly using Lushgrow liquid fert.

 

[lljdma06]

Looks great so far. For your first time in 20 years, you should be pleased! I love the cardinals, it's great that you have such a large school.

Like Steveuk so eloquently said, just get the growing sorted out first, the scape will appear with time. Do you see this as a short-term or long-term tank?

I like the use of crypts. I'm a fan of crypts.