01/09/13
TotM SEPTEMBER 2013
This month's Tank of the Month belongs to Carmen Dewa.
Inhabitants:- * Koi Angels
- * Veil Tailed Angels
- * Balloon Rams
- * Blue Rams
- * Dwarf Gouramis
- * Black Neons
- * Platies
- * Corys
- * Guppies
How big is your tank?
The Tank is 350 litres.
How long have you had the tank for?
I've had the tank for about four months.
What equipment are you using (filtration, lighting, heater, CO2 gear etc)?
For filtration I use an Aqua One Aquis 1200, lighting is two fluro 39 watt globes, heater is Aqua One 25 watt.
What aquascaping have you done (gravel, plants, corals, etc)?
I have large and medium Amazon Swords, four planted driftwood Anubis, hair grass, two x.crypts, a gold vine stump as a centre piece, honey comb rocks, and red gravel.
How much time do you spend maintaining your tank per week?
I spend two hours per week doing water changes and general cleaning.
What is your maintenance routine (water changes, chemical additions etc)?
Chemicals I use for water changes are Aqua Serene water conditioner, Nutrafin Aqua Plus, aquarium salts. For plants I use Flourish excel and Flourish comprehensive, plus Flourish fertiliser tabs for crypts.
What do you feed your fish?
I feed fish frozen blood worms and Sera Vipagran.
What is your favourite tank inhabitant?
My favourite fish are the Angels, Balloon Rams, and Neon Balloon Rams.
Tell us some interesting/unique about your tank?
I don't like fake decorations - everything in the tank is real and my fish are all happy, they love their home. I'm very proud of my tank and what I've achieved.
Is there something you would change about your tank and why?
I'd change nothing about my tank, I love to keep it looking natural and close to their normal environment.
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