Planted 6x2x2

[barramundi]

Hi All,

Just a pic of how i have set up my planted 6ft.We had to dismantle the tank for a new floor going in the lounge, so i thought i would have a go at aquascape.Also can't get over how bright the new lights are, we don't need to put light on in lounge!!
Comments please and any suggestions.

John

[barramundi]

Another pic might be better.

John

[iro11a]

Very nice a bit more growth and will look awesome love the driftwood,how much one of those lights set you back im looking at something the same?

Jono

[Hollowman]

Super looking tank John. I only hope you don't have any 'jumpers' :shock:

Keep on posting as the plants grow, it's going to look great

Hollowman

[barramundi]

Thanks for the nice comments,i'll keep updating as the plants grow and i have glass lids on the tanks just in case i have a jumper
The light was $730 deliverd it has 3x150w 10,000k mh,4x54w t5's and 4 moonlights -can't get over how bright it is.

John

[barramundi]

Hi All,
It's been 7 weeks since i planted out this set up.I v'e been away for a few weeks and could not belive the growth while away.The thing is all the plants have grown rapidly (i will post pic later) except the glosso which i planted on xmas eve.I have good lights and also diy CO2,i put in liq ferts.It's still alive but is still the same as when i planted it? any suggestions as i realy wanted to grow this forground plant.

Thanks John

[barramundi]

Here is a pic i've just taken after a water change,clean and a plant trim.

John

[Flaxen]

That looks great, how big is the tank? any co2?

Flaxen

[barramundi]

Hi Flaxen,

It's a 6x2x2 and i have diy co2.
This is what it looks like at the moment,i have just planted some riccia in the front and i have java fern, winlov fern and java moss on the drift wood but it is slow growing and i hope it looks better when that grows.

John

[iro11a]

Coming along nicely now a good 2 months growth isnt too bad great work keep it growing

Jono

[swampy1972]

How does it look now?
The foreground grasses look great and is that red lotus at the back? What ever it is, it's very striking. Nice work!
I hope to do something like this myself in the near future. I can only hope it looks somewhere near as good as this.

[vanessa messig]

Absolutely beautiful tank John!
Your discus look very happy also.
May I ask you what type of filtration you have? how much Co2 goes into your tank and the PH level? I am trying to perfect my 6ft tank... its not easy.

I also have halide lighting but only put it on for a very short time due to algae and as it is so bright, the discus go into hiding when it is on.

I also love your fine grasses in the foreground... it is all spectacular.

[marty_87]

Wow looks great! Would love to try out a 6ft planted one day! I think I'll get running my 4ft planted well b4 I try anything bigger....