My First Planted tank

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:



The stand and canopy

 

Looks really wicked. Let me know if you want to come and plant mine.

 

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

 

Your tank looks lovely. I like what you've done

 

Very nice!

 

Nice job - looks great

 

good looking tank there bud...

 

Thanks everyone :bigsmile:

Its fine black sand, Not sure if its the same as the Midnight sparkle.

 

Updated pic

 

Plants seem to be flourishing, nicely done.

 

Looks awesome! I love the black substrate and the plants look like they are doing really well.

 

Nice set up. Dont see a polystyrene base though, maybe im wrong

Edit:

Im wrong i do see a base lol

 

Awesome set up. Zoom likes

 

that looks great! well done

 

Tank is doing well! It looks so nice and green

 

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.

 

Awsome.

Update us with more pics.

 

Nice tank ! Update please ~!

 

Looks great!! Are you going to put anything else in the tank (fish)?

 

what lighting setup is this ? looks good