Adsfm_joe 14 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Irene 506 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 4,074 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Irene 506 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 @Daniel Ah, I didn't even notice! Great catch. 🏝🏝🏝 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adsfm_joe 14 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adsfm_joe 14 Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 I totally forgot the 4 panda corys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
be28ans 20 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Tank is Beautiful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruud 153 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Thats a great looking tank my friend, love it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy's Fish Den 573 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 nice looking tank, I would not have guessed that it was your first aquarium. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam 3 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Walnuts 52 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MichelleN 13 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Wow that's stunning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adsfm_joe 14 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruud 153 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Walnuts 52 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 The new plants are looking good. I'm up in Burrillville. How about yourself? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adsfm_joe 14 Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 West Greenwich. Not far from Ocean State Aquatics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric W-Farmhouse Fish Room 32 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adsfm_joe 14 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adsfm_joe 14 Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 One more picture. My little guy wanted to be in a picture! 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dancing Matt 57 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colu 739 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Black phantom tetra look great in a planted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JettsPapa 400 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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