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harshal
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 Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:06 pm Post subject: New 4 feeter setup....update as on 7th dec '09 |
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Hi All
When finally after 8 months have manges to set up the 4 ft aquarium in my room. This was long over due. The tanks specs are as follows
1. Tank Size : 48" X 24" X 24" (inches)
2. Volume : 450 Lts (120 gal u.s)
3. Filtration: Ehiem 2217 with ADA lily pipes
4. Filter Media: Creamic rings, ADA Biorio 3 lts, ADA Bamboo charcoal
5. Light Fixture: AquaMechanics Lifestyle Pro (6 x54W T5HOs) ( 8000k,65000k,4000k)
6. CO2 System: Pressurized with solenoid, Jabeno CO2 external Reactor
7. Substarte : ADA Aquasoil Amazonia 2,Powersand special medium, PenacP, Penac W, Bacter100, Tourmaline BC, Clear super
7. Flora: Eleocharis parvula, Staurogyne sp., Pogostemon helferi, Blyxa japonica, Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Mi Oya', Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Tropica'
Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow', Microsorum pteropus 'Philippine' , Anubias barteri var. nana"petite", Crinum calamistratum,
Rotala Rotundifolia " Red", Rotala rotundifolia "green", Rotala Wallichi, Rotala Najean , Rotala Macarandra,
Alternanthera reineckii 'Pink' (roseafolia), Ludwigia arcuata, Aromatica
Hardscape: ADA white wood
This is not the final plant list, some of the plants are going to take a little longer to procure, hence using some plants as fillers for now. The concentration was also to get everything well organised as this was a permanent setup I was looking at...Just attaching pics of all the backhand work done.Will be posting pectoral guide of the setup soon.. |
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kshitij
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| Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: New 4 feeter setup |
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Waiting for the tank pics..........nice equipments  |
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Tirtha C
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| Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:26 pm Post subject: Re: New 4 feeter setup |
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Bhai.... did you get a lottery by any chance?? 
Will wait to see a close up picture of the light fixture (Inside and outside view).
A question. If you are using Power Sand Special, why you need other substrate additives? |
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harshal
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| Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:41 pm Post subject: Re: New 4 feeter setup |
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Hi tirtha
No such Luck...  I Know its set me back a bit, but since this was something I really wanted to do well decided to go with the best available. Attaching th epicture of the light set for you, the inside is a bit difficult to get will post that later. BTW the Fixture is only 35mm in height. I think one of the sleekest ones in the market.
The Additives are used for creating a good substrate environment. Like Tourmaline BC, Clear super and Penac W. Penac P is to help the root system of the plants. Also in combination these additives prevent the sustrate from becoming Anaerobic, and keeps general plant health good. |
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hrishi007
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| Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: New 4 feeter setup |
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| cant wait to see the tank pics..keep us updated.. |
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uv_umesh
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| Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:19 pm Post subject: Re: New 4 feeter setup |
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| When can i come in for a sneak preview ? |
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harshal
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| Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: New 4 feeter setup |
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Hi
@ kshitij & hrishi007
Will be posting some pics tonight/ tomorrow.
@ Umesh
You are welcome to come home when ever you like buddy...call me when you are on this side of town. |
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Seetharam
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| Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:15 pm Post subject: Re: New 4 feeter setup |
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Very Nice Harshal
Cant wait to see the tank |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:18 pm Post subject: Re: New 4 feeter setup |
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all the best  |
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Prem kk
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| Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:40 pm Post subject: Re: New 4 feeter setup |
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Good luck Harshal!
Your lights are just outstanding, the design and the customer service. I should post the picture with your light fixture soon.
Cheers,
Prem |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:44 am Post subject: Re: New 4 feeter setup |
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HI Harshal,
This will be a tank in the making. Cant wait to see the finished scape.
For now will wait to see your next post.
All the best
Regards,
Surya |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:07 am Post subject: Re: New 4 feeter setup |
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Harshal
Waiting to get a superb aquascaped tank !
Your are using top of the line equipment and obviously light fixtures. What is the make of this online CO2 reactor.
Regards |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:20 am Post subject: Re: New 4 feeter setup |
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Hi Harshal,
looks like lot of planning and thought process gone in to do this tank
All the best &
Goodluck |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:41 am Post subject: Re: New 4 feeter setup |
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| Wow....... .......Post Pics of your setup when they are ready............... |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:43 pm Post subject: Re: New 4 feeter setup |
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| Eagerly waiting for your picture updates of the tank Harshal.. Wish you a good luck in making this one :-) |
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