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Argorn
08-04-2010, 22:34
Finally finished setting my first attempt at a planted tank.

Canopy and light stand was DIY.

Lighting - 2x 14w Phillips daylight CFL bulbs. I used PFP capped with fine black sand, oh and not forgetting some nails:bigsmile:

Big thanks to Khalid for some of the plants.

Still getting used to all the plant,names etc so feel free comment on plants selection, placement etc.

Photo skills are not great, but here some pics.:bigsmile:

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/2219/picture012hj.jpg (http://img688.imageshack.us/i/picture012hj.jpg/)

The stand and canopy
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/4450/picture018b.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/i/picture018b.jpg/)

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/6055/picture007mf.jpg (http://img706.imageshack.us/i/picture007mf.jpg/)
brentnorm
08-04-2010, 23:00
Looks really wicked. Let me know if you want to come and plant mine.
Nark0t
09-04-2010, 07:24
Dude, that looks really sweet, :bigsmile: btw what sand did you put over the PFP ? I'm looking to do a similar setup.
Linxie
09-04-2010, 07:34
Your tank looks lovely. I like what you've done :)
Vis
09-04-2010, 07:37
Very nice!
Khalid
09-04-2010, 08:20
Nice job - looks great
JesseG
09-04-2010, 08:22
good looking tank there bud...
Argorn
09-04-2010, 09:23
Thanks everyone :bigsmile:


Dude, that looks really sweet, btw what sand did you put over the PFP ? I'm looking to do a similar setup.

Its fine black sand, Not sure if its the same as the Midnight sparkle.
Argorn
05-05-2010, 23:40
Updated pic

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/4858/28042010132.jpg (http://img688.imageshack.us/i/28042010132.jpg/)
George
05-05-2010, 23:42
Plants seem to be flourishing, nicely done.
Whisper
06-05-2010, 00:10
Looks awesome! I love the black substrate and the plants look like they are doing really well.
TroyFish
06-05-2010, 00:20
Nice set up. Dont see a polystyrene base though, maybe im wrong

Edit:

Im wrong i do see a base lol
Zoom
06-05-2010, 07:10
Awesome set up. Zoom likes
schloshd1
06-05-2010, 07:41
that looks great! well done
Linxie
06-05-2010, 07:47
Tank is doing well! It looks so nice and green :)
Argorn
06-05-2010, 09:09
Thanks everyone. Any ideas of a what plant to add for a bit of colour that will do well with the light I have?. I have since changed the two 14W CFL's with 18W.
slayer
04-06-2010, 21:23
Awsome.

Update us with more pics.
cheddar254
01-08-2010, 14:05
Nice tank ! Update please ~! :D
Q89
01-08-2010, 14:21
Looks great!! Are you going to put anything else in the tank (fish)?
Milsky
01-08-2010, 17:52
what lighting setup is this ? looks good