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Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 1:30 am
by jetdav
thats a really great looking tank you got there. ill be waiting for the pictures of it being stocked
im hoping to build one of these too after i graduate
Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:44 am
by Dutch
Thanks Jetdav!
It will take at least three weeks before I'll consider stocking. There needs to be a good balance in the system and I want the plants to have some time to grow a little and establish themselves in the tank.
The water is clearing nicely now (not yet crystal clear, but getting there)...
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:36 pm
by Keith Wolcott
It looks great! I like the rocks and wood.
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:04 pm
by Mark in Vancouver
Really nice. The light has a great effect on the sand/decor.
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:09 pm
by andre
Very nice Dutch. It took quite a long time but it was worth it.
Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 5:52 am
by Dutch
Thanks all!
I haven't updated the past few days, but I've been changing the tank a bit. The very large piece of wood was just too dominant and so it met with a saw....
I've ordered a java fern mother plant that will fill up the tank a bit more, and maybe (depending on its size) I will add a second.
Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:09 pm
by brett_fishman
the tank is looking beautiful! cant wait to see the loachies in there
Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 7:58 pm
by Keith Wolcott
Very nice Dutch!
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:35 am
by Dutch
Thanks!
The loaches are still a few weeks away. It will be at least three weeks before I put the first fish in the tank, which will be the dithers. I hope I will have the Java fern in the tank on wednesday.
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 11:53 am
by fish_frenzy
That is so nicely done, I want to live in there!!!!
Very well balanced.
Tammy
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:03 pm
by Dutch
Thank you! I now have a java fern in front of the large standing piece of wood, which looks very nice. I don't have time to make pictures, unfortunately. Plus, the algae are taking over the tank right now. Doesn't look very nice.
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 1:53 pm
by Dutch
Cleaned the tank today and changed a few things. I think it's getting better now. Also some of the new plants are starting to grow a little and I hope that in a few weeks time it will give the tank a more established look.
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 1:59 pm
by Mark in Vancouver
More stunning every post, Dutch. Great work.
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:17 pm
by chefkeith
That is an excellent looking aquarium.
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 10:51 am
by Dutch
Thanks! It's still getting used to it though. It's the first time I'm doing something like this so it's all new.
I've ordered a second large java fern to place in the back on the left side. After that I think it will be a matter waiting for the tank to settle and start with the most important part... Fish.