Aquascapidge Of My 55G

[FishGeek]

I wanted to share this with ya'll. I am planning on posting pics from now on of the changes in this tank. Here are the first pics. Sorry that it a little cloudy, I had to move the sand around a little. (Thanks prettypleco, looking at your tank gave me the idea for "caves".) The left side of the tank is not going to stay the way that it is. I just didnt want it to be too bare. Tell me what you think.

 

[zoo minsi]

very nice looking tank guppy, is this the tank with your discus and pleco or a diffrent one? i really like the color of the sand and nj on the caves.

 

[seastaar88]

to help camoflauge the obviousness of the while pvc, why not roll around the pvc in sand (using aquarium-safe sealent)? just a thought! but otherwise, they look really neat with the mound of sand in the middle, i really like it. well done iwth the placement of gravel.

 

[FishGeek]

This is the 55G in my sig. Thanks guys. I was hoping that the plants would eventually hide the pipe. Im adding more plants soon. (Amazon Sword, Dwarf Rush, Ludwiga, Moss Balls, and Water Sprite) I am also adding another peice of wood on the mound (that the reason for it) and another piece on the left side that will kind of look like a root. Its going to be neat. I cant wait!!

 

[seastaar88]

great! looking forward to more pics as you progress!

 

[prettypleco]

Groovy looking tank. I am hoping plants will cover my PVC too. I love the moss balls. I can't wait to see how they look in your tank.

 

[FishGeek]

Thanks. The discus is enjoying the room again!

 

[FishGeek]

Here is another stage. The white rocks are obviously not going to stay there. Im getting really excited!! I cant wait till its done!! My Co2 unit should be here any day now and next month I am going to upgrade the left side of the tank to the same light as the right side. $$$. What do you think???

 

[Limi310]

I think it's looking REALLY good!! I LOVE THE MOSS BALLS!!! I want to get some, I just can't bring myself to spend the $$

 

[FishGeek]

Thanks Limi!!

 

[angelmom]

Nice looking tank gives me ideas for my 125g. Can't wait for the stuff to come in so I can start.

 

[Cichlid-Man]

Is that a rock sitting ontop of that driftwood...or floating??

Good idea on the PVC caves. Looks good so far

 

[Lotus]

Looking good

When you upgrade the lighting, you should get a lot more plants to help outcompete the algae, otherwise, you may end up with an algae farm on your hands. Fast-growing stem plants will work, such as hornwort, anacharis, hygrophilia, etc.

 

[FishGeek]

Im planning on getting 3-4 Amazon Swords, 1-2 Ludwiga, and 4-5 Water Sprite. Is that enough??

 

[FishGeek]

Kuhli Loaches dont eat plants right?? They just tend to play in them.

 

[Lotus]

Yes, kuhli loaches will just dig them up . It might be an idea to wait a month until the plants are well established before you get the kuhlis.

I would up the watersprite by another few bunches, if possible. You want the tank really full of plants at the beginning

 

[YahooFishKeeper]

looks super cool you'll have some lucky fish!

 

[FishGeek]

lol, Thanks fishkeeper!! Thanks Lotus. Ill keep ya'll posted. As soon as my LFS gets more plants then I will add to my tank.

 

[FishGeek]

UPDATE!

Here is an updated pic. Im getting more plants on Friday and Ill post another pic but for now.....

 

[angelmom]

Tank looks really nice can't wait to see it with more plants.