Top 221 - 230 Planted Tanks 2010
Rated #221: 20 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: Corey
Country: United States
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#221 out of 232 Planted Tanks submitted 2010
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Submitted By:
Corey on
Ratings:
2.73
Number of votes:
118
About Yourself:
Hope to one day move from the 20 gallon to 50+
Fish Kept:
3 Goldfish, 1 Black Morr, Several adopted tropical fish to name later...
Corals/Plants:
2 live plants...
Tank Size:
20 gallons
Advice:
Tropical and Gold can co-exist as long as you keep it clean, lol.
Description:
Better pic to come soon...
Rated #222: 55 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: Edward
Country: United States
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#222 out of 232 Planted Tanks submitted 2010
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Submitted By:
Edward on
Ratings:
2.66
Number of votes:
175
Quote:
whatever works best works
About Yourself:
Over the years, I always stopped to watch fish in pet shop aquariums. I bought mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters, chamleons, hermits, sea horses, red ear turtles, parakeets...but never a fish. In 2002, I received a fish catalog from Dr Fosters & Smith. I browsed through it. Started thinking, wow, there is so much to taking care of fish. I began to make lists of what I would need to be successful at this hobby. The list longer and longer over the years. And I realized there is a lot to fishkeeping than most would think. So I put it off. Then only a couple months or so ago, I thought, let me try my hand at it. I set the tank up (cost me about $1000.00), I bought some plants, then I purchased 2 zebra danios from Petsmart. I placed the two little guys in the tank. And I absolutely fell in love with the hobby. Two days later, I purchased 8 zebra danios and spent over $100.00 for water test kits. I read more I tested more, and now I have a very nice aquarium with fish and plants which are thriving.
I work in the hospitality business as a bellman.
This is a wonderful well laid web site. I look forward to reading more of its articles. This is the first fish hobbyist "club" I joined, and I look forward to the many years ahead.
Fish Kept:
Opaline Gouramis, Cherry Barbs, Black Kuhli Loaches, Dwarf Chain Loaches, Redtail Shark, Trumpet Snails, Ramshorn Snails, Olive Nerite Snails
Corals/Plants:
anubias barteri round leaf (1), anubias coffeefolia (1), anubias hastifolia (attached to driftwood) (1), anubias nana (attached to driftwood) (1), anubias nana (in gravel), java fern (attached to driftwood) (1); controlled cladophora algae growing naturally (only natural sunlight & water produced this algae); assorted river rock & pebbles
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Advice:
Since 2002, I always wanted to keep a freshwater aquarium. Over the years, I read much material (especially Peter Hiscock) on the subject, finally, on May 6, 2008 - after collecting all the freshwater equipment set up - I purchased 2 zebra danios, two days later, 8 zebra danios. After 2 weeks, the aquarium was cycled. My best advice for new hobbyists is read read read. Decide if you want a freshwater or saltwater aquarium. I have a friend who bought a saltwater set up a few years back as her house warminig present. She bought over $1000.00 worth of beautiful fish and one electric eel for $200.00. After she set up her tank, she went to bed. The next morning, she woke up to find that all her beautiful fish were gone...the eel had a late night snack. This is the perfect example as to the reason a new fishkeeper must read.research. Do not get into this hobby at a whim, it is a lifelong responsible experience of pure delight. You'll be thankful in the end and I am sure the fish will be too if you take this hobby seriously and plan ahead.
Description:
all natural sunlight regulated by blinds & no filtration (regulated by water changes, snails & live plants); 400 watt heater; (2) flexible bubble wands with tubing & air pump (provides water agitation and current); Carib Sea Flora Max with First Layer Pure Laterite for plant side; deep river pebble gravel...wood/pebbles, stone, (live) plants plus natural sunlight creates the perfect ecosystem
Rated #223: 10 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: pauly11
Country: Canada
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#223 out of 232 Planted Tanks submitted 2010
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Submitted By:
pauly11 on
Ratings:
2.3
Number of votes:
96
About Yourself:
Daughter brought home the class pet at the end of the school year about 10yrs ago. Tanks been in storage for awhile, but I now have the time again to enjoy keeping fish again. :)
Fish Kept:
Gold tetras..only 2 will introduce more this week will end up with 6-8 gold tetras. Considering a couple shrimp as scavengers or a smalll corydoras catfish
Corals/Plants:
Valsineria, Star Grass, Java Fern
Tank Size:
10 gallons
Advice:
read, read, read
Description:
Planted tank with gold tetras
Rated #224: 250 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: Rakesh N
Country: India
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#224 out of 232 Planted Tanks submitted 2010
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Submitted By:
Rakesh N on
Ratings:
2.06
Number of votes:
124
About Yourself:
i can say fish raring as one of my duty in life than terming it as a hobby....i started raring it from when i was in 5th std...i started it with a guppy fish in a small drinking glass(dont laugh)..now i have a big tank and planning to make some records i fish raring..
Fish Kept:
had kept almost all tropical varieties but presently i am having an silver arowana with a pair of black ghost as it's companion.
Corals/Plants:
dont know their names ,sorry
Tank Size:
250 gallons
Advice:
firstly start with smaller tanks and some small fish like guppies and all those stuff and then gradually increase tha size of ur tank.
Description:
myself and my tank