scenario1313 Planted FW Build

scenario1313 · 12-16-2008, 08:27 PM

OK I just got this one up and running and going to go get some plants for it Thursday. Just wanted to show a little progress. I still have a few things to do but its a start and I have my 120 reef build going on at the same time. Lighting is 2 x 65 watt PC and as for a filter I have a Fluval 305 canister on it.

scenario1313 · 12-16-2008, 08:31 PM

PharmrJohn · 12-16-2008, 09:53 PM

Dang dude!!!! You are really going all out aren't you???!!!!! I like the dedication!!!! Keep the pics coming. Have you ever done anything like this?

scenario1313 · 12-16-2008, 09:58 PM

This planted tank will be the first. But hey why not give it a shot.

PharmrJohn · 12-16-2008, 10:59 PM

Did you see That Guy's planted tank? Just seeing that made me wanna try.

That Guy · 12-16-2008, 11:15 PM

those are some sweet sticks!! The key to an awesome FW planted tank is the hardscape IMO. So far you are looking good. If it were me setting up that tank i would slope the substrate more so it is higher in the back and the two stones on the left should be brought more to the foreground if used at all. Check out the "golden rule" and if followed correctly you will have a tank that is extremely pleasing to the eye.
Aquatic Eden: The Golden Rule of Aquascaping - Freshwater Planted Aquarium Blog

i see your tank going in this type of direction 211.jpg (image)
Very cool

scenario1313 · 12-17-2008, 06:55 PM

Thanks for the input and link That Guy. I will slope the substrate and yes I think the two little stones are going to go. I am getting some plants tomorrow when I go pick up my salt for the reef. That 211 pic is awesome and i can only dream of making a smaller version of that one. I will attempt it as that is the fun part. It is one of the best freshwater tanks I have seen.

=Jwin= · 12-17-2008, 06:59 PM

Dude, you should get a turtle. Whenever I see planted tanks, all I think of is how awesome it would be to have an aquatic turtle in them.

Looking good! Take out the water, and that would be a sweet tree frog enclosure. Me want plants! (and a turtle)

That Guy · 12-17-2008, 07:44 PM

just a word of advice....if you are planning to plant any low growing carpet plants like dwarf baby tears, dwarf hair grass, glosso etc.... empty the tank of water and plant first!

That Guy · 12-17-2008, 07:51 PM

and that tank (211) was the AGA aquascaping contest "best in show" winner from this year. So it is quite the feat to try and mimic that!
You should check out the other entries to get some ideas brewing for a planting scheme.
2008 AGA Aquascaping Contest

12-16-2008, 08:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
scenario1313 Fu Manchu Lion Fish Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 1,919 Skin: Mint Karma: 20967	scenario1313 Planted FW Build OK I just got this one up and running and going to go get some plants for it Thursday. Just wanted to show a little progress. I still have a few things to do but its a start and I have my 120 reef build going on at the same time. Lighting is 2 x 65 watt PC and as for a filter I have a Fluval 305 canister on it. _________ http://www.3reef.com/forums/show-off...ild-55711.html *Only those who Risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go*

12-16-2008, 09:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
PharmrJohn Giant Squid Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Shelton, Washington Age: 46 Posts: 4,595 Skin: Mint Karma: 25954	Dang dude!!!! You are really going all out aren't you???!!!!! I like the dedication!!!! Keep the pics coming. Have you ever done anything like this? _________ 90g HW: 20g Sump/Fuge, ETSS PSw/Mag9.5, CPR OF/Rio 2100 RTN, 3K3 1K4 PH's(4200GPH ttl flow), 300W htr, Gnd Prb, Denitrator, Tek 8x54W T5. Fish: Hippo Tang, Hmbg, Y-T, Ylw dmsls, Coral Beauty, 8 Line Wrasse. Inverts: HC, CBS, P-mnt shrmp x2, Sandstar, Sea Apple. CUC: 130 D. Crth/35 F. Crth/30 Lg Nrts/25 Vibex/4 Turbos Corals: Frgspwn x2, Kenya Tree, Doughnut Coral, GSP, Zoas x2, Shroom rocks x2, Lobo Brain, Turbinaria, Mshrm Lthr, Fngr Lthr Other: 145# LR, 1-2" LS DOB 5/7/08 [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12-17-2008, 06:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
=Jwin= Purple Tang Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Age: 19 Posts: 1,826 Skin: Classic Karma: 32218	Dude, you should get a turtle. Whenever I see planted tanks, all I think of is how awesome it would be to have an aquatic turtle in them. Looking good! Take out the water, and that would be a sweet tree frog enclosure. Me want plants! (and a turtle) _________ -46g bowfront-born 11/21/08 http://www.3reef.com/forums/show-off...ont-55581.html =9g Mantis= born 02/04/09 http://www.3reef.com/forums/show-off...tml#post551014 I think I'd find watching my mantis shrimp more enjoyable if she didn't watch me back...

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12-16-2008, 08:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
scenario1313 Fu Manchu Lion Fish Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 1,919 Skin: Mint Karma: 20967

12-16-2008, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
scenario1313 Fu Manchu Lion Fish Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 1,919 Skin: Mint Karma: 20967	This planted tank will be the first. But hey why not give it a shot.

12-16-2008, 10:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
PharmrJohn Giant Squid Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Shelton, Washington Age: 46 Posts: 4,595 Skin: Mint Karma: 25954	Did you see That Guy's planted tank? Just seeing that made me wanna try.

12-16-2008, 11:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
That Guy Ritteri Anemone Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 602 Skin: Classic Karma: 4319	those are some sweet sticks!! The key to an awesome FW planted tank is the hardscape IMO. So far you are looking good. If it were me setting up that tank i would slope the substrate more so it is higher in the back and the two stones on the left should be brought more to the foreground if used at all. Check out the "golden rule" and if followed correctly you will have a tank that is extremely pleasing to the eye. Aquatic Eden: The Golden Rule of Aquascaping - Freshwater Planted Aquarium Blog i see your tank going in this type of direction 211.jpg (image) Very cool

12-17-2008, 06:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
scenario1313 Fu Manchu Lion Fish Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 1,919 Skin: Mint Karma: 20967	Thanks for the input and link That Guy. I will slope the substrate and yes I think the two little stones are going to go. I am getting some plants tomorrow when I go pick up my salt for the reef. That 211 pic is awesome and i can only dream of making a smaller version of that one. I will attempt it as that is the fun part. It is one of the best freshwater tanks I have seen.

12-17-2008, 07:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
That Guy Ritteri Anemone Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 602 Skin: Classic Karma: 4319	just a word of advice....if you are planning to plant any low growing carpet plants like dwarf baby tears, dwarf hair grass, glosso etc.... empty the tank of water and plant first!

12-17-2008, 07:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
That Guy Ritteri Anemone Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 602 Skin: Classic Karma: 4319	and that tank (211) was the AGA aquascaping contest "best in show" winner from this year. So it is quite the feat to try and mimic that! You should check out the other entries to get some ideas brewing for a planting scheme. 2008 AGA Aquascaping Contest