My Aquarium
Youngstown Ohio
Introduction
I had a planted tank from 2000 to 2006, but when we moved I decided not to keep it running. I gave the tank away and moved on. Well when I was asked if I wanted the tank back I said yes. I cleaned up the old tank and got it set up. I'm looking forward to getting back into the aquarium hobby.
Background
I had this tank setup ten years ago, but when we moved I decided to not continue with the hobby. I gave the tank away, and after ten years I was asked if I wanted it back, so here we go again.
Filtration
The tank has a 16 year old Hagen Fluval 204 Canister Filter that I use filter fluff, carbon, and those bio beads. Nothing special or fancy, but very effective in a 29 gallon tank.
Lighting
I'm using a 65watt daylight bulb that gives me 2.2 watts per gallon, or medium lighted tank.
Flow
The fluval gives me 180 GPH or 6.2 tank turnovers per hour.
I have the plants set up for medium light, and Co2 injection. The tank is a community tank with Sunburst Platys and Cory Cats. Nothing fancy, but balanced.
24 Fish
13 Plant
Hygrophila Temple Narrow Leaf
Hygrophila, Temple Narrow Leaf
Equipment
Aeration
Bulb
SunPaq SmartPaq Aquarium Lamp 65watt
Dosing
Co2 Hydroponics Extoic Injection System
Filter
Media
Foam Filters (12 filters)
Parts
Fish Tank Aquarium Red Clear Plastic Air Pump Check Valves 5 Pcs
Substrate
3
Seachem Flourite Black Sand
TestKit
API Freshwater PH Test Kit
API GH and KH Test Kit
Thermometer
HDE LCD Digital Fish Tank Aquarium Thermometer
Other
Vepotek Aquarium Background Ocean Blue/Black
Dosing See more
PPS Pro 3 ml · PPS Pro 3 ml · KNO3 0.2 tsp · KNO3 0.2 tsp · KH2PO4 0.2 tsp · CSM+B 0.2 tsp · Seachem Flourish 3 caps · Seachem Flourish Excel 3 caps
As of 8/22/16 I've started the PPS Pro. I'm excited to be doing something scientific instead of the old guesswork that I use to do. This seems like an easy way to keep a healthy tank.
Feeding See more
Fed Fed granules and pellets 3 tabs · Fed Fed Tetra Granulated formula 0.2 g · Fed Fed Shrimp Pellets 3 tabs · Fed Fed TetraMin Tropical Flakes 0.2 ml · Fed Fed Tetra granulated formula 0.2 g · Fed TetraMin Tropical Flakes · Fed Shrimp Pellets 3 tabs
The tank will be fed with dry flake, granule, and pellet food.
Maintenance
Just getting back into the tank I'm going to be doing water testing twice per week, dosing three times a week, water changes once a week, and filter maintenance once per month.
On average you perform a 63.2% water change every 3 days.
0% total water change in 2024-12-01T03:14:26.544465Z[GMT].
Inspiration & Goals
We wanted something in the room where we can turn off the TV and enjoy the peacefulness that an aquarium gives. I want a tank that with a minimum amount of maintenance will give back the rewards that a healthy planted tank gives.