My first planted tank

[Ulfsark]

Was really hesitant to post in this forum, since everyone here has stunning tanks. But here is my first planted tank in somewhat decent shape. I do not pretend my tank to be any kind of "aquascape", I'm just trying to learn
to grow plants.
Specs:
Tank size: 120x50x50;
Lights: 4x54w HO T5, photo period: 10 hrs. per day;
CO2: cheap pressurised CO2 system with ceramic diffuser;
Substrate: JBL Manado;
Filter: JBL crystalprofi greenline 1501;
Tank was started in early February of 2016;
Fertiliser regime: K, P, N, Fe three times a week (brand VIMI Solo), and micro elements (VIMI Micro) two times a week;
Maintenance: 40% water change twice a month, plant trimming 2-4 times a month, glass cleaning once a month.
Livestock: neon tetras, harlequin rasboras, otocinclus catfish, siamese algae eaters, amano and red cherry shrimp.

 

[Nelson]

Well I like it,a lot .

 

[tadabis]

Thats a really nice tank! Plants looks growing good

 

[ismayandi]

I think its the first tank of a pro aquascaper

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[Andy D]

I'm just trying to learn
to grow plants.

I would say your education is of to a good start! It looks great!

Plants look very healthy.

 

[Ulfsark]

I would say your education is of to a good start! It looks great!

Plants look very healthy.

Thanks, learning the hard way. Made so many mistakes with this tank, used to have all kinds of algae

 

[Ana Pinheiro]

It´s so beautiful, your plants look so amazing.

you have a really great tank.

 

[Greenfinger2]

Hi UIfsark, Wonderful planted tank

 

[Joe Turner]

Cracking first planted setup, very healthy growth!! Congrats

 

[Manisha]

Really healthy tank - your off to a super start ☺

 

[darrensp]

Welcome to ukaps.

I love how your tank looks and don't think you should hesitate to post pics on here, I wish my tank looked as good as yours

 

[BBogdan]

Nice collours ! , can you put a front pic ?

 

[Christos Ioannou]

can't imagine how your second tank will look... very nice

 

[Mikeba]

Very healthy tank! Nice job

 

[Ulfsark]

Thank you all for the kind words.

 

[Ulfsark]

Nice collours ! , can you put a front pic ?

Sure, I will take snap a pic once I get home.

 

[Ulfsark]

Here is a front pic:

 

[Alexander Belchenko]

Great tank. My first tank was really bad. But your is very nice and clean. Good work.

 

[BBogdan]

Niceeeee ,all the plants are looking good and healthy but I really love your grass carpet .
For your first it looks just stunning , congrats !

P.S. I wish all my plants look soo damn good as yours

 

[Gary Murphy]

Thats fantastic for your first planted tank. You should be really proud of it