New FW Planted

[db366]

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75 Oceanic DT
Oceanic Trickle filter
2 65 watt PC + 1 48" t8

It's still super merky, I am waiting on ehiem to ship the part for my canister filter so I can really run some carbon to clear up the water. It dirted with Miracle Grow organic potting soil and then ~70 lbs of Black diamond blasting grit on top as a cap. I plan on running Co2 later on when I finish piecing one together. I also need one more chunk of drift wood and some rocks, any idea where I can pick some up? Either a good LFS or a creek or does anyone have some?? I plan on having Angels, Rams, and maybe some smaller schooling fish. Also as soon as it finishes cycling (using stability) I plan on adding a xxl amazon sword right in the middle as a center piece.

 

[ripped tide]

That looks like it is gonna be really nice! Just be careful adding wood from the wild. Just like live rock, you never know what all is there

 

[db366]

Ripped Tide;763937 wrote: That looks like it is gonna be really nice! Just be careful adding wood from the wild. Just like live rock, you never know what all is there

Yep, I went down to the creek behind my parents house and it was just about dried up and all the wood was softer wood like pine and such. I need to find a good spot to get a nice piece of oak or something. I'd rather get one that is already water logged so I can just bake it and bleach it instead of having to let it sit for weeks before it will sink. The one piece I already have came from a tank I picked up from a co-worker that used to have a FW planted.

 

[butch]

Looks like you are off to a good start. I ran my 80g planted tank the same way except I had mixed PFS in with the Black Diamond. If you run straight floss in you canister or even a HOB, it will clear the tank up in no time.

 

[jstone]

Got any updated pics??

 

[sewer urchin]

If either of you guys would like any plant cuttings, let me know I'll be happy to bring down at next meeting.