30/09/13
Totm OCTOBER 2013
This month's Tank of the Month belongs to Matt Dowdle.
Inhabitants:- * Blue Turquoise Discus x 3
- * Tiger checkerboard Discus x 2
- * Koi Angelfish (imported)
- * Golden Spotted Pleco
- * Rummy nose Tetra x20
- * Glow light Tetra x10
- * Cardinal Tetra x10
How big is your tank?
My tank is a 4ft tank .
How long have you had the tank for?
I have had it for approx 2.5yrs.
What equipment are you using (filtration, lighting, heater, CO2 gear etc)?
I am running a Eheim 2215 Canister Filter, AquaOne 200w heaters x2, Dual T5 fluorescent light. AquaOne Air pump and Stones. Waterplant co2 diffuser kit (big thanks to Adrian for his wealth of knowledge and experience)
What aquascaping have you done (gravel, plants, corals, etc)?
The tank is quite heavily planted. There are Crypts, Amazon swords, Anubias on driftwood, Mayaca, and Java Ferns.
How much time do you spend maintaining your tank per week?
Approx 2 hours a week maintenance.
What is your maintenance routine (water changes, chemical additions etc)?
30% water changes 3 times a week. I use primarily Seachem Products. Prime added to new water, Stability added when canister is cleaned, Discus Trace and Flourish excel added at water change. Melafix added with introduction of new fish.
What do you feed your fish?
I feed my fish Tetra bits Flakes and Granules, Frozen Brine Shrimp, Beef heart, Discus Dinner.
Tell us some interesting/unique about your tank?
I started off with just a few plastic plants and a sunken pirate ship. I introduced 20 Neon Tetra and an Angel Fish. Not too long after I found myself memorised and wanting to enhance my fish tank and its appearance. I went along to Coburg Aquarium and purchased my first Discus. My complete tank setup was changed. Fake plants and ornaments removed and replaced with live plants and driftwood. I just love the new look of the tank with the live plants, driftwood and Discus fish. Im looking forward to adding another 1 or 2 discus and live plants into the tank in the near future.
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