Loach project.

jetdav · Post by **jetdav** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 1:30 am

thats a really great looking tank you got there. ill be waiting for the pictures of it being stocked

im hoping to build one of these too after i graduate

Dutch · Post by **Dutch** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:44 am

Thanks Jetdav!
It will take at least three weeks before I'll consider stocking. There needs to be a good balance in the system and I want the plants to have some time to grow a little and establish themselves in the tank.

The water is clearing nicely now (not yet crystal clear, but getting there)...

Keith Wolcott · Post by **Keith Wolcott** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:36 pm

It looks great! I like the rocks and wood.

Mark in Vancouver · Post by **Mark in Vancouver** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:04 pm

Really nice. The light has a great effect on the sand/decor.

andre · Post by **andre** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:09 pm

Very nice Dutch. It took quite a long time but it was worth it.

Dutch · Post by **Dutch** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 5:52 am

Thanks all!

I haven't updated the past few days, but I've been changing the tank a bit. The very large piece of wood was just too dominant and so it met with a saw....

I've ordered a java fern mother plant that will fill up the tank a bit more, and maybe (depending on its size) I will add a second.

brett_fishman · Post by **brett_fishman** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:09 pm

the tank is looking beautiful! cant wait to see the loachies in there

Keith Wolcott · Post by **Keith Wolcott** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 7:58 pm

Very nice Dutch!

Dutch · Post by **Dutch** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:35 am

Thanks!
The loaches are still a few weeks away. It will be at least three weeks before I put the first fish in the tank, which will be the dithers. I hope I will have the Java fern in the tank on wednesday.

fish_frenzy · Post by **fish_frenzy** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 11:53 am

That is so nicely done, I want to live in there!!!!

Very well balanced.

Tammy

Dutch · Post by **Dutch** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:03 pm

Thank you! I now have a java fern in front of the large standing piece of wood, which looks very nice. I don't have time to make pictures, unfortunately. Plus, the algae are taking over the tank right now. Doesn't look very nice.

Dutch · Post by **Dutch** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 1:53 pm

Cleaned the tank today and changed a few things. I think it's getting better now. Also some of the new plants are starting to grow a little and I hope that in a few weeks time it will give the tank a more established look.

Mark in Vancouver · Post by **Mark in Vancouver** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 1:59 pm

More stunning every post, Dutch. Great work.

chefkeith · Post by **chefkeith** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:17 pm

That is an excellent looking aquarium.

Dutch · Post by **Dutch** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 10:51 am

Thanks! It's still getting used to it though. It's the first time I'm doing something like this so it's all new.

I've ordered a second large java fern to place in the back on the left side. After that I think it will be a matter waiting for the tank to settle and start with the most important part... Fish.

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