bikerbabe Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hi there Have recently set up my first tropical tank :thup: Tank: I bought the tank second hand & originally had goldfish in it. It's a Hailea 60L. Has got a aqua one 100w heater. Aqua one 301F-LV internal filter ( 250l/hr ). I recently replaced the lightbulb (when it still had goldfish in it) PL/UV lamp - 24w (says 'sunlight' on the box) & have an airstone. Plants: twisted val. crypt - affinis. java fern. baby tears. zealondia chain sword. red hygrophila & another one which I don't have a name for yet. Fish: So far I have 11 neon tetras & 3 little guppies.. & think I have decided on also getting a couple of blue dwarf gourami, a longfin golden bristlenose & some hi fin platys.. & maybe a couple of honey dwarf gouramis. I've spent hours looking around on the net doing research & hope that what I am thinking of for combination & tank size etc - works.. Any feedback on any of the above is welcome! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 welcome aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bikerbabe Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Have just added a photo.. not too excited about the planting tho.. any better suggestions.. or do I just wait a while & see how it 'grows up'? :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Wait till the plants grow and you will be able to decide on a layout you are happy with, In my opinion you should scrap the background poster and paint the back of the tank either black or blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Welcome and enjoy your time here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I actually like that background and think you can blend the plants with it to enhance the whole look. Wait for the plants to grow a bit so you can get an idea of how it's going. They are easy to move later. Welcome to The Fishroom. I also suggest you contact the local fish club for help and advice. Check out the home page as it has a club section which lists all the affiliated clubs and contact details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 welcome nice setup, you've obviously done your research on your fish choices, however, ime mixing honey and blue gourami's will cause a few problems with aggression unless there is losta hiding places and things to break line of sight. I would consider upgrading the filter too eventually, a small canister filter would work well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah-righo Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Looking good! In FW experience its best to get a digital thermometer - much more accurate and doesnt cost the earth. I do like the background - if you wanted more contrast in your tank get a darker version of it, your fish will stand out more - I have a black one with red plants on it, looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerbabe Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks for your replies! :thup: I now also have: a little golden bristlenose, a sunshine platy, another wee platy (can't remember what type, but I will ask the guy again tomorrow), another guppy (4 in total), 2 honey dwarf gourami, & the 11 neon tetras :bounce: & a heap of new plants! (again, I can't remember the name of it :facepalm: ) the big one in the middle & to the right side.. if anyone can tell me...?? Plus I went to the beach & found a few pieces of driftwood, so they are soaking for a few days to get the tannin out.. hopefully :roll: So for now I just stuck the new plants in randomly, until the wood is ready.. so it now looks like this.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Hi! I like your tank :bounce: Have fun, Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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