New planted 200l Fluval led

[Pricey32]

So bought myself a new tank came friday, was so excited. Went out and picked a few bits in. Any the tank is now currently on day 3, ive just got back from work so heres the 1st image then when i get up I shall put some updates up.






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[foxfish]

Well it looks clean.

 

[Pricey32]

So anyway i started with the JBL aquabasis plus maybe about a couple if inches thick

 

[Pricey32]

So i didnt take a photo of the gravel goin in but i just got 6 bags 4 black 2 white and washed well a mixed them in together. Planted with

*Cryptocoryne - Becketti Petchii
*Limnophila - Sessiliflora
*Lobelia - Cardinalis

Image is just after planting once it had all been set up.




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[Pricey32]

These are my final 2 updates, this is day 3. Going to look at maybe getting some more plants abit unsure. But positive note the Lobelia is already doing well. Will update more in a few days. I didnt mention before but this is going to be lowtech bar the led which came with the aquarium, no co2 and only using seachem flourish. Any thoughts positive or negative please feel free to drop a comment.






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[Pricey32]

Update of Day 5, not much change at the moment but im happy. Going to look at soom quick growing easy plants so if anyone could give me some pointers on where to look and what to look at much appreciated.




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[dw1305]

Hi all,

Going to look at soom quick growing easy plants so if anyone could give me some pointers on where to look and what to look at much appreciated.

Ceratophyllum demersum and some floaters. Have a look at <"What's wrong with my ....">.

cheers Darrel

 

[Pricey32]

Thanks Darrel il take a look now

 

[PARAGUAY]

Hygro.Polysperma is a good one.Purchase a little pot you will soon have a lot and helps out compete algae🙂

 

[Pricey32]

Brilliant il pick some up

 

[Pricey32]

So yesterday was abit mad aswell as being mega !

Anyway popped over to fish tank in rugby picked up some more -
*peppered corys

Aswell as some pineapple swordtails, unfortunately no male so hopefully going to pick one up end of next week. I also got some cherry shrimp but the were tiny and lasted about 10mins before disappearing

So anyway this is day 8

Thanks tomthose that have viewed





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[john dory]

Keep an eye on the Cory's mouthparts.
The gravel substrate may be too sharp for them.

 

[Pricey32]

Keep an eye on the Cory's mouthparts.
The gravel substrate may be too sharp for them.

They should be fine john ive got a female in there and my old tank the gravel was alot sharper and she was fine. Plus this gravel is really small. But thank you I appreciate your advice

 

[Pricey32]

So day 11, really begining to notice a difference on the Limnophila, nice bit of coverage at the back just beginning to hide the heater. My only issue at the moment is the Lobelia but i shall be posting for advice on that. Next update will probably be sunday which is Day 15. Any advice welcomed

Thanks again

Pricey




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[Pricey32]

So slightly earlier than planned tomorrow is going to be really busy visiting family so had to get all my jobs done early. Did my usual water change, trimmed the tallest limnophila to replant it.

So this is day 14 & 23 hours haha, payday next week so gonna look to treat myself to some more plants snd get some more ferts.

Anybody recommend any? Im using seachem excel at the moment

Keep it green and enjoy your sunday, whatever you're up to!




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[Pricey32]

So this has been the 1st update ive done in a while, we are now onto day 23, the lemnophila is doing ok but beginning to brown on lower branches. Decided to add hygrophila yesterday also moss balls. Added some more fish from a local company buts its fair to say i wont be using again. Also now decided to stop using the seachem and gone to aqua essentials Neutro T. Any help advice with the lemnophila would be greatly appreciated. Thanks off to work now cheerio




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[john dory]

Hi pricey
I like to give my lim ses a good waft with my hand...to clear off any debris that gets trapped in their fronds

 

[Pricey32]

Hi pricey
I like to give my lim ses a good waft with my hand...to clear off any debris that gets trapped in their fronds

Il start doing that, thanks john very much appreciated mate

 

[Pricey32]

So two new updates since i have last posted sorry its been so long but house is madness at the moment, anyway this update is day 28. So the hygrophila has started really well, already racing up and doing really well. Im really not too sure whats going on with the Lobelia, im tempted to cut the stems right down but to me really seems like its struggling in my tank. The crypt also doing fantastic with plenty of new leaves appearing. Now onto the Limnophila, im noticing the lower leaves are still starting to brown a little on the taller stems not so much the shorter ones. I cant make my mind up wether to trim them to make them that bit more bushy of to let them take over the top let me know your thoughts. Anyway thats it for update one on day 28







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[Pricey32]

So were now at day 35 not much has changed this is just mainly a follow on from the day 28 update. Somthing i forgot to mention is that ive now added moss balls . Haha enjoy


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