Freshwater Reefs!

[medicineman]

currently, this is my only running tank:

only 1 plastic plant to cover up an air line

 

[Gmandese]

An invisible tank? Cool! LOL!

EDIT: Ok, now the pic works!

 

[Sean]

Gmandese-nice job with the riccia

medicineman- cool looking tank. Any chance of us getting a better picture of the tank? Looks like you did a great job and your angels are beautiful. Thanks for sharing

 

[jhale]

Sean, what's your favorite FW fish to have in a planted tank?

 

[Sean]

I have a lot here are a few that come to mind

apistogrammas
killiefish
discus
rummynose tetras
cardinal tetras
pitbull otto
red and tiger japonica shrimp
serpae tetras
and I still like bettas

 

[Gmandese]

What about Pristellas? I think a school of those, with the bright yellow on the fins is pretty cool between the plants!

 

[Sean]

pristellas are cool

here's some more I like
candy cane tetras
Rams
checkerboard barbs
roseline sharks
bosemani rainbows
red rainbows
praecox rainbows
and threadfin rainbows are awesome little rainbowfish

 

[griMReefer]

medicine man nice, i love that shape, lets see full frontal! :flirt:

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Sean:
Actually, I am going for a wild, jungle like look in this tank. It was an established tank with all plastic plants for the longest time, and I neglected it(but not the fish) while I was setting up and improving my SW tanks. I started putting plants in and replacing the plastic a little at a time, then yesterday did a re-scape. There are some things in there that don't show up in the pics, small cuttings, etc. When it grows in it will look a lot better. Now I'm eyeing my 46 bow for my next project, I'll probably combine the corals in that one with the nano in a new tank, maybe 30g cube.
THEN I'll do a complete artistic layout. Just think of all the cuttings I'll have with this tank!

Gmandese, I support you. Patience is a virtue in this hobby and hope your tank will grow little by little until it comes into full glory. Buying all plants at once to make a beautiful tank immediately, then trim off the extra once every too often makes it showroom piece but not a hobby! Step by step is a good way to get to familiar with different plants.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

So wait.. in freshwater tanks widespread hair-looking algae is desirable? Sign me up!

Sometimes but not all the time.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Ok, I picked up some Riccia moss tonight from Sean. I did a little tweaking with the plantings, and then I tied the riccia and java mosses on to the stick branches, using thread in a spiral pattern.
Pics of my progress:

Oh No. Hope you a good time maintaining them. They will float to the surface too often. Lucky that you don't have much of a filter or else, very soon you will hate the tiny pieces that break away from the main bunch. I use them only in a breeding tank to condition surface nesting fish and provide hiding space for the babies. Use it in a display = hard work.

 

[Gmandese]

Now there's 3 of us manhattan reefers who went over to "The Green Side" at aquatic plant central! That's it, a slow takover!arthVade

 

[ShaunW]

I moved this thread to "General Discussion".

 

[Quang]

WOW Gerry good job...so this was the tank you were talking about...that moss is going to grow out real nicely man.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Gerry, Your tank does look good. It definately look better than the pic. And once again, it's amazing that you keep this tank so aglae free and the water so crystal clear.

Also the 46G DIY hood is much better looking than the pic too.

With that much light you have in the 46 Bow and double 2-liter bottles CO2 factory, your plants are going to grow so fast that you need to give them out every week. Let me file the application first for the freebies.:tongueani .

My friend who tag along tonight is buying a whole bunch of different plants that he possibly can share the purchase with you. LMK

 

[griMReefer]

Now there's 3 of us manhattan reefers who went over to "The Green Side" at aquatic plant central! That's it, a slow takover!arthVade

green and sweetwater is definitely less of a money pit than salt.

 

[jhale]

I got to see Gerrys tanks this past weekend, they are really great looking.

the water in the planted tank is incredibly clear

 

[Gmandese]

Thanks Guys,
I'm getting started with my 46bow planted tank. I'm working on some designs now, and going out to get the substrate. I need a nice driftwood log, but I HATE paying $30 or better for a piece of wood in the LFS. But, that's what convenience costs. The piece in my 29 I collected and skinned myself. Also hunting for just the right rocks.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Gerry,

Remember not to rinse your Eco Complete substrate. It has the good bacteria there already.

 

[glipper69]

this thread inspired me, I am in the process of setting a small 15 gallon Fresh water with all the green fixins.

I know I am going to regret it. spending money already.

Frank