what's that plant growing at the bottom of the tank. I've been trying to get my hands on a beautiful and durable bottom growing plant (Kind of like a carpet), but all the species that fit the description are outlawed according to my local pet store.
what is that tall plant in middle on the back of the tank that look like star . I've about 20 RCS in my 210L tank planted with neons, rummy noses, cherry barbs, head and tail lights neons and frying foxes...my RCS always hiding never show up..why is that? I saw yours came out and about...
Hi there? Do you by any chance have any sort of CO2 set-up for this tank
It is absolutely beautiful! I deserves all the admiration! Thanks for sharing it with us! Today I removed all the fake plants from mine and switched from gravel to substrate to see if the plants will stay alive!
@SuperBoricua61 make a diy co2 system its less than $5 to make and its incredibly easy if your gunna buy a propper co2 system expect to spend hundreds
@SuperBoricua61 I dont know if he answered you but he does have some sort of pressurized co2 system since theres a drop checker in the tank on the bottom right
it is so beautiful it actually makes me want to cry. quick question: did you buy all your plants at some pet store or did you order them offline from some website?
The tetras are fighting back agenst the current of the koraln pump haha awesome tank I'm setting up a 29 gallon for my aunt any suggestions and a 29 gallon bio cube reef tank for me
Your not pleased with that are you? I dont see any ada or any photo shopping goin on?!? haha jk jk, awsome tank, wheres the update? congrats on such a beautifal scape.
Wouldn't it be perfect if you a have two pairs of discus in this tank or would it affect the biological balance? I'm thinking about getting a planted tank like yours and having discus fish in them.
nice tank friend, do you get any algae issue with those 4x54w lights, i been using 2x54w on my 50g with some good results. am guessing you are using EI dry dosing, how much do you add every week? if you could tell me the exact amount, then it would be nice. i have problem figuring out how much am adding.
this aquarium is absolutley wonderful! esp. for only being up for 6 weeks. the plant that is covering the gravel like a green carpet, what is that called? i would loove to put that in my 75 gallon. i want to heavily plant mine. also what are the names of the other large lush plants? and how did you get them all planted in there? are they all rooted in the gravel? please reply, i am very interested! i want my aquarium to look this lush! im sure my elephant nose fish would just love it!
love the tank. setting up a simalar tank next month. hoping to keep Black Ghosts, large cardinals, corydoras, cherry, mandarin and amano shrimp and maybe some more black neons transported from my 100litre. hoping to heavly plant it with CO2 ingection and brght lighting.
It's a nice tank, I bet it's even better now as the plants have filled out. I am curious, though, how many pots of glossostigma you started with to fill in as much area as they did at the time of this video?
How did you get it that clear after using ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia , my aquarium is so cloudy and my filter doesn't seem to be work at getting out the dustiness.
why do you have a net covering the wavemaker/power head? I have a similar wavemaker like that one. I actullay placed it above the CO2 reactor so it could spread the dissolved CO2 further. Beautiful tank though, it's amazing how it looks after just 6 wks. Mine has been set up for almost 3 months now and its barely beginning to take shape.
what fertliser(s) do you use since you got shrimps in there? Ive heard theyre sensetive to copper so please let me know as well coz I have both shrimps and plants and looking or a fertiliser safe for both.
great tank... but please answer me, what is that plant in the front left called???? look like stars. please respond back! how come its so so so green color? mine is like a litttle dirty and green. hmm....
Im into monster fish keeping, but im thinking about starting a nice planted community tank! Is it difficult to set up and maintain the plants? I think you did a great job on your planted tanks so far!
You tank is amazing! I just started adding plants in mine and I think my RTBS is nibling the leaves lol. I need new light too. And could I add some sand in my tank or do i have to start all over? Cuz I like the bottom on you tank. Can someone help me?
Lighting position is very important for the vewing factor. I notice youve got your lighting way back. I allways position mine to the middle or front as this will not cast shadows on your fish to the front of the glass and rocks,plants, and so on. Tank looks very nice just a suggestion.
A nice planted aquarium ath3ist. For those out there that are interested in planted aquariums, take a look at the work of Takashi Amano. His aquascapes are simply brilliant. Unsurpassed.
@rarityd The plants in the front left bush are Limnophila sp. ( not sure its correct name). The plants in the back and center are Rotala Rotundifolia .
I have Otocinclus and Nerite snails to minimize the green algea on the sides of the tank. But I do have to clean it once in a few months when the algae become too obstructive...
i want one of these tanks but i dont know y you want that much of a current (refering to that fan) im a reefer and planted tanks are new to me so i know what the use of the fan is in a reef tank but not a planted. so can someone please tell me y the fan is there? is it for the movement of water in the substrate??
It's a Koralia 2 water pump actually, and yes it's for better water circulation so that CO2 and nutrients from fertilizers are distributed through out the tank.
in just 6 weeks ? damnn thats amazing. what kind of substrate, fertilizers and does it have co2. im really impressed. my tank have been more than a month and it looks like crap.
I ahve one with this same soil,but i have a litle hard time to keep my PH in 6.8 or 7.0
this soil brings the ph down.You can uy this soil in many store in the US now.There is a very nice one in San Freancisco(Aqua forest)They ony use the aqua soil amazonia,and i dont think any one has a better reputation in San Francisco.if you aclos by go check it out
i was going to get the ADA soil, i dont really mind the cost because ADA costs pretty much the same, just a little higher. but tearing the whole tank down, have to move the fish, man thats a pain
I was reluctant to buy the Aquasoil at first as well, but after I've become so frustrated with the Flourite substrate, I decided to invest a little bit more. I think the entire substrate in this tank cost me about $120. Tearing the tank down was also a huge mess with the flourite substrate as well as keeping the fish in a large container for a few weeks wating for the tank to get cycled. :(
thats what i got right now. flourite substrate. ive been used them for almost a year. growing rate is somehow just ok to me. they are just like normal gravel to me. and i agree with u, the flourite is a mess really, so ur using ADA right now ?. hmmm i might tear my tank down and use ADA .
It seems that you are using,soi instead sand,and that makes a whole lot of difference.I am from brazil,and i have never see nice plants in the sand areas on the rivers,i dont know why here in the states,most people like to use sand.
i cant speak of sands popularity in the states, but sand is fine in a planted tank.
plants root very well in this substrate. nutrients are added into the water column and establish equilibrium. water passes freely into the sand and this means the plant roots have no problem getting essential nutrients.
i have been using sand for years. i like the asthetics. no big deal, really.
go look at my tank. nothing fancy, but plants thrive.
I beliave your tank looks very nice,and i have 3 tanks.
6 weeks?
Lets see in one year.
I am sorry,but there is nothing like the soil. My sand aquarium is nice too,but the truth be told..if you dont feed them,they die.And soil i nver ad any food plants,and they still look better than the sand.One day if yu try the soil,you will never return to sand.Well this is my point of vew
that's Glossostigma elatinoides . I only had about 10-15 plantlets in the beginning and that's the result after only 6 weeks. You can see how fast that thing can spread... I have to trim it down every few days now.
Wow. That is an AMAZING tank. Just beautiful. I see that your using pressurized CO2. What's your dosing schedule for ferts? I love the moss, and those shrimp are so red! What fish do you have in there other than the black tetras and neon tetras? I thought I saw a Florida Flag Fish; I heard that they nibble on plants and are territorial. Is this true? Also, is that a 20 gallon long beside the tank? What fish are in there?
Sorry for all the questions... I talk too much, your tank is just so nice.
what's that plant growing at the bottom of the tank. I've been trying to get my hands on a beautiful and durable bottom growing plant (Kind of like a carpet), but all the species that fit the description are outlawed according to my local pet store.
Regiampiero1 1 week ago
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justfortrading 2 weeks ago
wow that looks amazing!!! great tank!
justfortrading 2 weeks ago
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TheSCfishkeeper 2 weeks ago
what is that tall plant in middle on the back of the tank that look like star . I've about 20 RCS in my 210L tank planted with neons, rummy noses, cherry barbs, head and tail lights neons and frying foxes...my RCS always hiding never show up..why is that? I saw yours came out and about...
atinylittlething 1 month ago
whats the filtration on this tank?!
Almostazn12 1 month ago
That tank is beautiful! Love your aquascape!!!
Michael15551 2 months ago in playlist More videos from ath3ist
wow inspirational! beautiful set up!
lohaodn 3 months ago
You need to set the camera so that we can only see the inside of the tank head on. Then film it and make me a screensaver. o.o Yes.
MsPixelatedPaint 3 months ago
hi nice tank what is the best substrate to use and do you use co2
didgmaster 3 months ago
needs more neon tetra
Joowz 5 months ago
@Joowz fuk i hate that fish i bought 13 all died from different reasons within a month
81Kush 3 months ago
looks like you left your fishes in the garden lol
well decorated aquarium thou, looks awesome
9Merijuana9 5 months ago
If i was a fish I sure wouldn't mind spending the rest of my life in there...
Actually, I'd pretty much rather be a fish and live in there as we speak. lol
hydralisk3313 5 months ago
awesome is it hard to care for the plants?
slick0567 6 months ago
what is that broad leaf plant left to the ludwigia?
zaracki92 6 months ago
Very well balanced!
Awesome :P
Janf11 6 months ago
for your dirt do you have black rock
xman21196 6 months ago
Beautiful tank!!! What are "5 FFF"?
patriclop2pl 7 months ago
dude this beautiful good job :)
jonstriforce 7 months ago
Atheism FTW
mitsukoxlight 7 months ago
wow nice tank man
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TheIluminate 7 months ago
beautiful, for that second tank i think a school of cories would look great on the bottom
F1shguy 7 months ago
dude i'm in love .
lifeishard99 7 months ago
can you say insperation?
DrinkMyGin 7 months ago
neon tetra, YEAH!
DrinkMyGin 7 months ago
Amazing aquarium. Such healthy algae free plants! Great job!
IanChicago773 8 months ago
u use osmosis water+co2?????????
imarealbigmike 8 months ago
Superb!!!
64FulcrumFreak 8 months ago
That's it, who doesn't like this tank!? Where are they!? Wait, I'll bring my bat! 8)
FullmetalAngyl 8 months ago
amazing!!!
ReefCollege 8 months ago
Hi, nice tank it looks very healthy, what´s the name of the plant located at the left front?
DiegueteB 8 months ago
how did you make that plant in the middle of the tank grow like that? mine just grows straight up.
mangisda 8 months ago
You don't see the c02 tank sitting in the middle of two tanks?
NYREPS 9 months ago
Hi there? Do you by any chance have any sort of CO2 set-up for this tank
It is absolutely beautiful! I deserves all the admiration! Thanks for sharing it with us! Today I removed all the fake plants from mine and switched from gravel to substrate to see if the plants will stay alive!
SuperBoricua61 9 months ago 5
@SuperBoricua61 There's a CO2 setup in the middle of the tanks @3:48
aopdjasldksa 7 months ago
@SuperBoricua61 make a diy co2 system its less than $5 to make and its incredibly easy if your gunna buy a propper co2 system expect to spend hundreds
willnesssgt 7 months ago
@SuperBoricua61 I dont know if he answered you but he does have some sort of pressurized co2 system since theres a drop checker in the tank on the bottom right
emo182kidd 6 months ago
i really love ur tank
how much did it cost all in total to set up a tank like such?
laloroxxx 9 months ago
How do you siphon the gravel? wouldn't it suck up the dirt?
wolf3047 9 months ago
This is cool, and I like your username. I also love the Glossostigma.
lorez201 9 months ago
amazing!
morovis96 9 months ago
Nice set up! What is the ground cover plant? Do you find that the plants multiply after a while?
Seascape913 9 months ago
not bad.
unkhl3 9 months ago 11
Awesome tank! Also just wondering if you could get the aqua soil in the U.S.?
Thanks
XXGOLDENXXDRAGONXX 10 months ago
wow soo cool cant wait to get my 55g tank up
stewie493 10 months ago
your water is so clear! the aquasoil didn't yellow or cloud the water at all?
pianofreak711 10 months ago
lol persian song
emangoooz 10 months ago
it is so beautiful it actually makes me want to cry. quick question: did you buy all your plants at some pet store or did you order them offline from some website?
pianofreak711 10 months ago
El vídeo es demasiado largo, y no está especialmente bien editado. Aún así no está mal del todo. He dado mi voto positivo.
majovimotube 10 months ago
What happens to the first waste? The left over food?
SOMEONE TELL ME PLEASE!! thanks
XpianoxboyX 11 months ago
VERY well done!!
GuaranteeCleaning 11 months ago
Where's the filtration and how do you clean it?
THANKS A BUNCH please response
XpianoxboyX 11 months ago
The tetras are fighting back agenst the current of the koraln pump haha awesome tank I'm setting up a 29 gallon for my aunt any suggestions and a 29 gallon bio cube reef tank for me
MyBobbob12 11 months ago
Your not pleased with that are you? I dont see any ada or any photo shopping goin on?!? haha jk jk, awsome tank, wheres the update? congrats on such a beautifal scape.
clASicOner 11 months ago
Hi, What do you dose and how often? Ta..
ollieflp 11 months ago
wow, looks like a science experiment..haha
nice tho.
SonikBlu23 11 months ago
You use co2 in that? lovely plants
rebornnetwork 1 year ago
Wow, really nice tank---I need to get my plants to grow like that...just ordered some riccia fluitans and some moss.
AquaManifesto 1 year ago
you should add a pair of red melon discus
mark2109111 1 year ago
nice tank.. grate colours beautiful composition... harmony with in... & thanks for using a good camcorder!!! lol... always makes a difference!!!
Andrewolf79 1 year ago
Wouldn't it be perfect if you a have two pairs of discus in this tank or would it affect the biological balance? I'm thinking about getting a planted tank like yours and having discus fish in them.
fdincorp 1 year ago
great job man, bet your animals are grateful to be cared for like that. they look pretty happy.
swibmasta890 1 year ago
nice tank friend, do you get any algae issue with those 4x54w lights, i been using 2x54w on my 50g with some good results. am guessing you are using EI dry dosing, how much do you add every week? if you could tell me the exact amount, then it would be nice. i have problem figuring out how much am adding.
thanks
happisonu 1 year ago
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Do you have to trim these plants and if so how often?
GrotesqueSteve 1 year ago
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GrotesqueSteve 1 year ago
this aquarium is absolutley wonderful! esp. for only being up for 6 weeks. the plant that is covering the gravel like a green carpet, what is that called? i would loove to put that in my 75 gallon. i want to heavily plant mine. also what are the names of the other large lush plants? and how did you get them all planted in there? are they all rooted in the gravel? please reply, i am very interested! i want my aquarium to look this lush! im sure my elephant nose fish would just love it!
BeeGuiles101 1 year ago
k like wow.
meaghanrachel 1 year ago
simply amazing, great job
travelin6661 1 year ago
what's the song?
joshandmissfittvideo 1 year ago
What is the moss stuff on the gravel?!
MriBackup 1 year ago
love the tank. setting up a simalar tank next month. hoping to keep Black Ghosts, large cardinals, corydoras, cherry, mandarin and amano shrimp and maybe some more black neons transported from my 100litre. hoping to heavly plant it with CO2 ingection and brght lighting.
FishDevil789 1 year ago
that green is toxic bright man! i love it, so so lush! 10/10. I hope my tank someday looks nearly as good as this. Be proud brother!
MCFARLANE187 1 year ago
It's a nice tank, I bet it's even better now as the plants have filled out. I am curious, though, how many pots of glossostigma you started with to fill in as much area as they did at the time of this video?
300and2CI 1 year ago
love this!
i think we might have the same 55g lighting fixture
dboll719 1 year ago
i love your tank and what is this song called?
Nhoshishi 1 year ago
what plant is that on the groun on 1:55? and do these plants grow? in colonies?
titaniumkiller 1 year ago
How did you get it that clear after using ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia , my aquarium is so cloudy and my filter doesn't seem to be work at getting out the dustiness.
TheBossManhunt 1 year ago
what canister filter do you use?
johnnyjiron77 1 year ago
Wonderful tank.
I like it how it is so algae free.
Snuper325 1 year ago
omg im trying soo hard to get this type of tank all my plants are dying!
emo182kidd 1 year ago
@emo182kidd wat kinda lights are you using?
zaracki92 1 year ago
why do you have a net covering the wavemaker/power head? I have a similar wavemaker like that one. I actullay placed it above the CO2 reactor so it could spread the dissolved CO2 further. Beautiful tank though, it's amazing how it looks after just 6 wks. Mine has been set up for almost 3 months now and its barely beginning to take shape.
sepehrfarzaneh 1 year ago
How many kelvin are your T5 light u using?
haivang1 1 year ago
@haivang1 its better to use 6700k bulbs for planted tanks
zaracki92 1 year ago
what fertliser(s) do you use since you got shrimps in there? Ive heard theyre sensetive to copper so please let me know as well coz I have both shrimps and plants and looking or a fertiliser safe for both.
sepehrfarzaneh 1 year ago
what is the carpet plant at the bottom that has spread on the substrate?
Eclipse5800 1 year ago
What are the carpet palnts called?
Eclipse5800 1 year ago
@Eclipse5800 Glossostigma
zaracki92 1 year ago
@zaracki92 thanks!
Eclipse5800 1 year ago
do you have a co2 system on it thanks
mark2109111 1 year ago
nice
TopPits973 1 year ago
O and what is the plant called on 9:18 ??
mouacutie559 1 year ago
great tank... but please answer me, what is that plant in the front left called???? look like stars. please respond back! how come its so so so green color? mine is like a litttle dirty and green. hmm....
mouacutie559 1 year ago
what power head?
w8ting4fri 1 year ago
I like the leaf guard on the current pump in the corner.
mattdaddy123 1 year ago
very nice tank
maknobi86 1 year ago
do you clean the substrate? I would like to know how if you do.
plague566 1 year ago
do you have a list of the all the plant species? by chance
thepope098765 1 year ago
What kind of filter do you use?
csafadit 1 year ago
Are you running CO2 in this bad boy?
Antiks72 1 year ago
what kind of filter do you use?
zaracki92 1 year ago
Beautiful tank :D
NigrosMan 1 year ago
Im into monster fish keeping, but im thinking about starting a nice planted community tank! Is it difficult to set up and maintain the plants? I think you did a great job on your planted tanks so far!
vfalo1 1 year ago
are there any steps for growing Glossostigma
shriraj21 1 year ago
GREAT
soundob 1 year ago
were do u guys buy ur plant and that it a good price and shipping and the plants come in looking fresh not dead
AGrainofRice1 1 year ago
have the snails ever left the tank?
maxima423 1 year ago
SUPER
etieti111 1 year ago
awesome XD
jabakakok24 1 year ago
What type of plant is that vibrant green one (bubbly looking) on the bottom of the 55G tank...?
Darknight1989 1 year ago
nice....what substrate did you use?
chrisaquarium 1 year ago
what is that thing with the pop-sock attached to it, looks like a camera, prob just the filter thing
FishDevil789 1 year ago
what kind of music would you call this?
FiReAlArMtEcH2600 1 year ago
beautiful tank :) I love how you designed it!
Myobokuuzan 1 year ago
You tank is amazing! I just started adding plants in mine and I think my RTBS is nibling the leaves lol. I need new light too. And could I add some sand in my tank or do i have to start all over? Cuz I like the bottom on you tank. Can someone help me?
D15TURBED1 1 year ago
RTBS? What are those?
Myobokuuzan 1 year ago
ferts?
mangisda 1 year ago
Beautiful tank. Do you need to vacuum regularly? How do you keep the substrate clean without disturbing everything?
freshtank1 1 year ago
Can you let me know what kind of cam you're using? I'm trying to make my video more HD and I'm having problem with that.
Sruba04 1 year ago
That for a song plays?
FFFFALCONNNN 1 year ago
wow very nice setup
fijitec 1 year ago
Lighting position is very important for the vewing factor. I notice youve got your lighting way back. I allways position mine to the middle or front as this will not cast shadows on your fish to the front of the glass and rocks,plants, and so on. Tank looks very nice just a suggestion.
narnyslip 1 year ago
cool... what kind of filter system do you use? I have too much problems with my plants being sucked into the filter.
hong00kong 1 year ago
dude wat fish is that at 5:38 ??
caiocrz 1 year ago
i see youre using t5ho bulbs, what colors are you using? daylight? your plants look amazing under that light
johnnygstacks 1 year ago
Love the music.
tomorrowsartisttoday 1 year ago
07:43 what is the plant that is attach to the wood .. with the shrimp on it? thanks
MarcuxRyan 1 year ago
That would be Fissidens Fontanus
ath3ist 1 year ago
Thanks Man..
MarcuxRyan 1 year ago
very good work
ENRIQUEGOITIA 2 years ago
A nice planted aquarium ath3ist. For those out there that are interested in planted aquariums, take a look at the work of Takashi Amano. His aquascapes are simply brilliant. Unsurpassed.
Terrak16 2 years ago
omg! this tank is so awesome. congratulations!
Enperuto 2 years ago
someone please tell me the names of the green bushes right at the front left (of the monitor) and center. Thanks in advance
rarityd 2 years ago
@rarityd The plants in the front left bush are Limnophila sp. ( not sure its correct name). The plants in the back and center are Rotala Rotundifolia .
ath3ist 2 years ago
Thx for the reply ATH3IST!
subscribed =)
rarityd 2 years ago
How often do you clean the aquarium walls? Do you get green algae grown on the walls? It looks beautifull!!!
punchmau 2 years ago
I have Otocinclus and Nerite snails to minimize the green algea on the sides of the tank. But I do have to clean it once in a few months when the algae become too obstructive...
ath3ist 2 years ago
have u been able to breed ur nerites or tried to in brackish?
zerocool212121 2 years ago
@ath3ist you should put a bristle nose (cat fish/algae eater) in there to help manage the algae but other than that its a very nice tank
BIGPOND400 1 year ago
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AirTylerFilms 2 years ago
If your looking for good substrate look in to flourite BUT MAKE SURE YOU LOOK IN TO HOW TO CLEAN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
playeryhm 2 years ago
nice soothing music couple with natural harmonious aquarium,that's really relaxing.
cskang08 2 years ago
1:38 what plant is that?
MicromashMovies 2 years ago
@MicromashMovies Limnophila sp.
ath3ist 2 years ago
that tank is nice probally one of the best ones i've seen in a while! thats really nice
DMEYERS7 2 years ago
This is one of the best planted aquariums I've seen on youtube
wjmalski 2 years ago 2
Nice work!
ollieflp 2 years ago
Hi very nice tank can you tell me what kind of light watt k and bubble per second is it
lamphamq 2 years ago
go to an aquarium supply store they have tons of plants thre
Ciller545 2 years ago
where can i get those beautiful plants?
thanks.
fishfan1987 2 years ago
go to a aquarium supply store there are tons of plants ther youl find sothing you like there
Ciller545 2 years ago
wowo very nice tank, can you tell me how many watts of you light? thanks
d2jsp911 2 years ago
gorgeous
welcomegohome 2 years ago
The glosso is growing beautifully! I bet it looks wonderful by now!
t3hCube 2 years ago
Is it possible to put medium sized sand on top of aquasoil?
noypi75 2 years ago
hey i've been to that aqua forest in san francisco, its cool..
godpowersf 2 years ago
how much did it cost for all lights ??
AsianburnsForlife 2 years ago
- nice plant, but there isn't look natural.. you should add rocks in the empty space..., it will make more stunning (for the big tank)
- for the smaller tank is that taiwan moss? (attached on the left side)
Pikepik215 2 years ago
i want one of these tanks but i dont know y you want that much of a current (refering to that fan) im a reefer and planted tanks are new to me so i know what the use of the fan is in a reef tank but not a planted. so can someone please tell me y the fan is there? is it for the movement of water in the substrate??
jacko1423 2 years ago
It's a Koralia 2 water pump actually, and yes it's for better water circulation so that CO2 and nutrients from fertilizers are distributed through out the tank.
ath3ist 2 years ago
in just 6 weeks ? damnn thats amazing. what kind of substrate, fertilizers and does it have co2. im really impressed. my tank have been more than a month and it looks like crap.
IntegraGSR5 2 years ago
The main thing is the soil my friend.
I ahve one with this same soil,but i have a litle hard time to keep my PH in 6.8 or 7.0
this soil brings the ph down.You can uy this soil in many store in the US now.There is a very nice one in San Freancisco(Aqua forest)They ony use the aqua soil amazonia,and i dont think any one has a better reputation in San Francisco.if you aclos by go check it out
mrcegodepenas 2 years ago
i was going to get the ADA soil, i dont really mind the cost because ADA costs pretty much the same, just a little higher. but tearing the whole tank down, have to move the fish, man thats a pain
IntegraGSR5 2 years ago
I was reluctant to buy the Aquasoil at first as well, but after I've become so frustrated with the Flourite substrate, I decided to invest a little bit more. I think the entire substrate in this tank cost me about $120. Tearing the tank down was also a huge mess with the flourite substrate as well as keeping the fish in a large container for a few weeks wating for the tank to get cycled. :(
ath3ist 2 years ago
thats what i got right now. flourite substrate. ive been used them for almost a year. growing rate is somehow just ok to me. they are just like normal gravel to me. and i agree with u, the flourite is a mess really, so ur using ADA right now ?. hmmm i might tear my tank down and use ADA .
IntegraGSR5 2 years ago
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WAT IS SO AMAZING ITS JUST AN AQUARIUM
philips967 2 years ago
beleive it or not that takes alot of work to set up and maintain
arbizzle420 2 years ago
GOD DAMN IT!!! YOU ROCK!!!
pablo2cabrera 2 years ago
It seems that you are using,soi instead sand,and that makes a whole lot of difference.I am from brazil,and i have never see nice plants in the sand areas on the rivers,i dont know why here in the states,most people like to use sand.
mrcegodepenas 2 years ago
i cant speak of sands popularity in the states, but sand is fine in a planted tank.
plants root very well in this substrate. nutrients are added into the water column and establish equilibrium. water passes freely into the sand and this means the plant roots have no problem getting essential nutrients.
i have been using sand for years. i like the asthetics. no big deal, really.
go look at my tank. nothing fancy, but plants thrive.
bitter
bitterangst 2 years ago
I beliave your tank looks very nice,and i have 3 tanks.
6 weeks?
Lets see in one year.
I am sorry,but there is nothing like the soil. My sand aquarium is nice too,but the truth be told..if you dont feed them,they die.And soil i nver ad any food plants,and they still look better than the sand.One day if yu try the soil,you will never return to sand.Well this is my point of vew
mrcegodepenas 2 years ago
Like they saiy:
-Once you try the black"
"You will never go back"(:
mrcegodepenas 2 years ago
Forgot to menion,as you see in this aquarium on the tags he said"Aqua soil amazonia"
mrcegodepenas 2 years ago
hello
bitterangst 2 years ago
Hello,how is it going?
mrcegodepenas 2 years ago
hello
bitterangst 2 years ago
@mrcegodepenas AMEN. I am a dirt lover as well. I have to do some heavy water changes, but its worth it. check out my 220 with dirt and clay.
Dustinsfishtanks 1 year ago
tell me the secret for noooo alge
Bere619 2 years ago
Lots of plants
XLR8urlife1505 2 years ago
Wow both your tanks are stunning!
plantedlab 2 years ago
hey whats the ones on the bottom that takes up majority called? i guess u can say its the carpet grass of the aquarium
maverlyjamaica 2 years ago
that's Glossostigma elatinoides . I only had about 10-15 plantlets in the beginning and that's the result after only 6 weeks. You can see how fast that thing can spread... I have to trim it down every few days now.
ath3ist 2 years ago
Wow. That is an AMAZING tank. Just beautiful. I see that your using pressurized CO2. What's your dosing schedule for ferts? I love the moss, and those shrimp are so red! What fish do you have in there other than the black tetras and neon tetras? I thought I saw a Florida Flag Fish; I heard that they nibble on plants and are territorial. Is this true? Also, is that a 20 gallon long beside the tank? What fish are in there?
Sorry for all the questions... I talk too much, your tank is just so nice.
LeafOnTheWind12 2 years ago