Journal for my 90 gallon NPT

[Miss_Fish]

This is my photo journal for my 90 gallon. Previously it was set up using 100% clay at the bottom with black "sand" to top it off. Unfortunately, when my ex set up the tank he put way to much clay and very little sand. This made it very susceptible to dangerous ammonia spikes, as well as pH changes. One evening this became evident by the accidental death of 4 of my discus.
My boyfriend rearranged the plants less than an hour after a major water change, and neglected to remove all of the substrate that clouded the water column. When I re ordered my replacements I decided to overhaul the entire tank.
I used the preexisting substrate and made a mixture of 30% clay and 70% sand; I used a much smaller amount than my boyfriend used on the tank previously, and I capped it with sand from home depot. I also culled 80% of the snails.

Pictured before the overhaul.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/04/ae1c4b5c47c68bf57bb5e67e69c00f70.jpg

Tank just filled up.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/04/8f7b3a74fc960d6d751713133b9552f7.jpg

Tank 12 hours after setting up.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/04/f4cd505772da8c1e888d349ed5dfc27e.jpg

Tank 3 weeks after overhaul with new fish.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/04/e123979e47388bec64366aaadb2672b7.jpg

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[musicmarn1]

BEAUTIFUL ! for my taste personally id trim some of the stragglers and get a more uniform look, plus would give some room for those discus, loved seeing how you have pairs already, woo!! awesome :)

ps you have some sag there right is that blyxia im seeing, im a tad blind. if so well done ! mine all melted :)

[Miss_Fish]

Thanks! I agree with you on the trimming; I actually trimmed that area today during the water change.

This is what it looks like currently.

http://youtube/REwvuro52hA

[mwood3]

Looks great! I finally had to put some assassin snails in my planted tanks to reduce the population of other snails....its working!
Nice mix of discus!

[Discus-n00b]

Great looking tank and fish, love the contrast in colors. And I kind of like the window behind the tank, it doesn't cause my eye to stop at the back wall with the light coming through.

[Miss_Fish]

Thanks ya'll, I also had to add some assassin snails to keep the trumpets snails in check.

I woke up this morning to eggs on the glass. I am going to go pick up a divider to see if I can't keep them alive and separate from the other fish.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/05/722b8e246e84e111e70c08fa84f47972.jpg

[musicmarn1]

oh wow thats awesome !!! yeah looks really popping, now you trimmed it, bought all the potential right out. I dont have Matt's eye for pictures, but i agree the window behind adds to it, basically its a cornucopia of color and much bring you a lot of joy. assassin snails work ace for me on my window planted tank. really love this tank

[Miss_Fish]

So I took your advice and trimmed it even more so they have more swimming room. :) The eggs got fungus so I removed them and did a big water change.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/07/e70e27630ed509801d220f450bd75b49.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/07/af245b08c2b1aaa4ae10a9558ed4b909.jpg

On another note I have a 72 gallon planted tank that I am going to be converting to a amazon biotope. Just trying to find a buyer for the one fish currently residing there.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/07/b0ac0c3c7035c9fc15cd2c67451be969.jpg

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[Miss_Fish]

Quick video I made after the water change, and feeding. For some reason my red cover is always attacking my red melon and when it does it loses the black stripe on its face. It's weird because I'm pretty sure that the red melon is a female because the eruption and the Rafflesia are always fighting for the red melon. The red cover is the only fish that attacks the red melon.


http://youtu.be/6u7OS2fsuV0

[Miss_Fish]

New update on the tank; just did a water change and fed some earthworms.

http://youtu.be/Jf4ZV2vdzko

[musicmarn1]

so beautiful ! sorry did you say somewhere what filter you run and how often you do WC? your doing a lot right there id say :D

[zergling]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/07/05c75bc58eed2fcaac0e4b1d710b6a19.jpg

What kind of fish is this? Looks like a cool pet to have!

[Miss_Fish]

so beautiful ! sorry did you say somewhere what filter you run and how often you do WC? your doing a lot right there id say :D
No I need to post details on my filtration I am currently using 3 different canister filters; I know that all of them are rated over a hundred gallons, I'm just not sure what the specifics are without looking.

As for water changes I have been doing them everyday or every other day if I'm really busy, and I usually change 80% of the water.

[Miss_Fish]

What kind of fish is this? Looks like a cool pet to have!

It's a polypterus , and yes it's a great pet to have, very, very easy to take care of and definitely a conversation starter.

[Miss_Fish]

Took a couple pictures last night and a bit of video .

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/07/84a40249a6d99c9bf8bfe4d5ed1ea370.jpg

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http://youtu.be/3rFEvuZtGKg

[Miss_Fish]

Well my boyfriend is gonna hate me for this but I am gonna tear down my planted tank and just do a thin layer of sand and driftwood like I did in my 110. I have been watching the fish navigate the 110 and I just realized that I prefer the driftwood only over plants.
In a planted tank the plants take your eyes away from the discus and it becomes a large beautiful scene. The driftwood tank showcases the discus and highlights their beauty and grace.

[Rudustin]

Well my boyfriend is gonna hate me for this but I am gonna tear down my planted tank and just do a thin layer of sand and driftwood like I did in my 110. I have been watching the fish navigate the 110 and I just realized that I prefer the driftwood only over plants.
In a planted tank the plants take your eyes away from the discus and it becomes a large beautiful scene. The driftwood tank showcases the discus and highlights their beauty and grace.Yes, it takes time to realize that but it usually comes to many of us when we compare. It seems like the discus pop out at you when there is less distraction of the plants. IMO and obviously in your opinion as well. I've been sitting looking at my two 125 gallon bare bottom with just drift wood for most of the night. Take care. Rufus

[Miss_Fish]

Yes, it takes time to realize that but it usually comes to many of us when we compare. It seems like the discus pop out at you when there is less distraction of the plants. IMO and obviously in your opinion as well. I've been sitting looking at my two 125 gallon bare bottom with just drift wood for most of the night. Take care. Rufus
Lol well that makes two of us. I had to tear myself away just to get ready for bed. It's truly breathtaking, I feel so blessed to even get to have such a beautiful tank of discus.

[Rudustin]

Lol well that makes two of us. I had to tear myself away just to get ready for bed. It's truly breathtaking, I feel so blessed to even get to have such a beautiful tank of discus.
You are singing to the Choir!!!

[Miss_Fish]

Just picked up the driftwood for this tank; now I am off to Lowes to pick up to send that I need and then I'll be headed back home to set up the tank. :)

[Miss_Fish]

Alright it's done; this is the new hardscape. I just need to get a black background for the tank.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/17/02eadf2616b07e33a306b80ebdfa09a4.jpg

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[Miss_Fish]

Video of the tank.
http://youtu.be/vRsGoUFSHUI

[Rudustin]

Video of the tank.
http://youtu.be/vRsGoUFSHUI The tank looks great and so do the Discus. Rufus

[Miss_Fish]

The tank looks great and so do the Discus. Rufus
Thank you! I love it!!

[pcsb23]

Tank looks good. If you put some form of backing on it, it may look even better, seeing the blinds and whatnot through the tank is distracting.

[Miss_Fish]

Tank looks good. If you put some form of backing on it, it may look even better, seeing the blinds and whatnot through the tank is distracting.
Thanks, I plan on putting a black background on it.

[Miss_Fish]

Update on my fish ! Been super busy lately so I have not had as much time to take video and pictures. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hdxyGhjXdc