Adsfm_joe Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Hello everyone! My name is Joe and I am a first time planted tank fish keeper. I currently have an 55 gallon community type planted aquarium. This is my first aquarium. I am hoping to learn more and progress in my abilities. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Wow, it looks gorgeous! I love the double island look. I'm not an expert aquascaper by any means, so to me, it looks great. My only suggestion might be to add a background to hide any cords or airline tubing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 20 minutes ago, Irene said: Wow, it looks gorgeous! I love the double island look. I'm not an expert aquascaper by any means, so to me, it looks great. My only suggestion might be to add a background to hide any cords or airline tubing. @Irene I think @Adsfm_joe actually successfully executed the super rare 'triple island' if you count the one in the right corner.😉 If that is a first effort, whatever is coming next will look really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 @Daniel Ah, I didn't even notice! Great catch. 🏝🏝🏝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsfm_joe Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 @Irene and @Daniel Thank you both! It is indeed my first attempt at any sort of aquarium. My tank is just over 2 months old now. I credit hours of YouTube videos, and blogs, for having this tank look the way it does. I ordered some window film that should be here within the next few days to cover the rear glass. (Love your videos @Irene. Keep them coming!) The current stocking is: 12 Neon tetras 6 Black Phantom Tetras 6 Dwarf Praecox Rainbows 2 Plecos 2 Oto's 6 Amano Shrimp 1 Yellow Neo Shrimp Plants: UNS Monte Carlo tissue culture I believe the others are crypts and swords. I am terrible at remembering the plants I put in already. I can take better pictures if someone can tell me what they are! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsfm_joe Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 I totally forgot the 4 panda corys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
be28ans Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Tank is Beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Thats a great looking tank my friend, love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Fish Den Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 nice looking tank, I would not have guessed that it was your first aquarium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 That's a great looking tank! I really like the Rainbows against the green plants. Good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Walnuts Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Welcome @Adsfm_joe! It’s nice to see another Rhode Islander and with such an awesome tank. I’m really liking the scape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleN Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Wow that's stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsfm_joe Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 (edited) Thank you all! I added some more plants this afternoon. Whats up @Mikey Walnuts! Where in RI are ya? Edited November 9, 2020 by Adsfm_joe Pictures were upside down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Hey Joe, welcome here! Thats a great looking tank, you did great on the scaping and plants! Nice Tetra's and dragon stone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Walnuts Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 The new plants are looking good. I'm up in Burrillville. How about yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsfm_joe Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 West Greenwich. Not far from Ocean State Aquatics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric W-Farmhouse Fish Room Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Welcome! I'll echo the compliments of others, looks great! I'm also with Irene, a background would be a good boost, but it looks like you've got that in the works. Would love to see a follow up picture once you have it installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsfm_joe Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 Installed it this afternoon. Not too sure about this film. I'm thinking maybe more of a slate grey privacy film instead of this frosted style. Didn't know if black would make it too dark (haven't changed the color paint in my living room since buying the house). Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsfm_joe Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 One more picture. My little guy wanted to be in a picture! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Nice tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Matt Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Cool, It kind of reminds me of a sky. I personally prefer black so all the fish and plants pop the most. You could find some cheap construction paper or foam board to test and see if you want black without a big investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Black phantom tetra look great in a planted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettsPapa Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 On 11/3/2020 at 7:28 PM, Adsfm_joe said: I totally forgot the 4 panda corys! I agree with the others. That's a great-looking tank. Do you plan to get more pandas? I find that the more corys I have of the same species the more they will shoal together, which I enjoy watching. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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