Nice I'm looking forward to seeing this project. Never heard of a high tech filterless setup before
Default's 90x50x50 FireAqua 'Colour Therapy'
So this is a new project, I've had most of the equipment for some time now, but haven't found the opportunity to set everything up yet. However, I found some time this Sunday and found a nice spot in my basement and worked the stand and tank in. So I started experimenting with the pump placement and flow distribution.
Equipment list (so far):
- 90x50x50cm (36x20x20") rimless starphire + matching stand
- Aquatic Life Dual 39w T5HO fixture
- 10lb co2 cylinder with UP regulator
- ~17L Netlea Brown + 20L Lambo Professional
- 2x Hydor Koralia Gen 3 1350
I've recently been experimenting with the threshold of a filter-less high tech planted aquarium, and I've had great success - with the right ratio/balance of fauna to flora. This new project will be filter-less and I may consider adding a canister later on when I decide what the fauna line-up will be. So far, I'm gonna be blasting everything with the new gen 3 1350s I picked up, it's a little powerful even with the diffuser attachment, but it's one cool looking wave maker.
The scape is still in the works, but stone selections have been made - flora list is quite large atm and growing, but still playing with the species and placement in my head. This will most likely be similar to my experiment tank, a hybrid dutch.
A quick teaser, stay tuned!
Equipment list (so far):
- 90x50x50cm (36x20x20") rimless starphire + matching stand
- Aquatic Life Dual 39w T5HO fixture
- 10lb co2 cylinder with UP regulator
- ~17L Netlea Brown + 20L Lambo Professional
- 2x Hydor Koralia Gen 3 1350
I've recently been experimenting with the threshold of a filter-less high tech planted aquarium, and I've had great success - with the right ratio/balance of fauna to flora. This new project will be filter-less and I may consider adding a canister later on when I decide what the fauna line-up will be. So far, I'm gonna be blasting everything with the new gen 3 1350s I picked up, it's a little powerful even with the diffuser attachment, but it's one cool looking wave maker.
The scape is still in the works, but stone selections have been made - flora list is quite large atm and growing, but still playing with the species and placement in my head. This will most likely be similar to my experiment tank, a hybrid dutch.
A quick teaser, stay tuned!
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Hardscape update
So I got to spend some time - a little too much time - earlier to play with the hardscape of the tank. I ran a little low on stones I had on hand, but I managed to utilize two types of stones that had similar colours and patterns; Dragon Stone and Petrified Wood. I'm not 100% happy with how it looks at the moment, so I'll see how I feel about it later, but it has some nice features already and I would like to see how it would look planted.
As of now, ~31L of aquasoil has been used and ~30 lbs of stones. The layout as of now is going to act more as a guideline for this hybrid Dutch, the pictures don't quite capture how it truly looks with all the lights and shadows, it makes the layout look flat. The combination of flat and pocketed stones is working out better than I originally expected, it's adding a interesting cliff/step look, but doesn't look too out of place among the more dominant Dragon Stones. I like the citadel look of the three stones on top, but on some angles it looks a little odd, but the moss and plants will definitely soften the edges.
Let me know what you guys think.
So I got to spend some time - a little too much time - earlier to play with the hardscape of the tank. I ran a little low on stones I had on hand, but I managed to utilize two types of stones that had similar colours and patterns; Dragon Stone and Petrified Wood. I'm not 100% happy with how it looks at the moment, so I'll see how I feel about it later, but it has some nice features already and I would like to see how it would look planted.
As of now, ~31L of aquasoil has been used and ~30 lbs of stones. The layout as of now is going to act more as a guideline for this hybrid Dutch, the pictures don't quite capture how it truly looks with all the lights and shadows, it makes the layout look flat. The combination of flat and pocketed stones is working out better than I originally expected, it's adding a interesting cliff/step look, but doesn't look too out of place among the more dominant Dragon Stones. I like the citadel look of the three stones on top, but on some angles it looks a little odd, but the moss and plants will definitely soften the edges.
Let me know what you guys think.
I love it! Dragonstone is my favorite. Going to be following this too 
Thanks! Stay tuned for when it's planted!I love it! Dragonstone is my favorite. Going to be following this too
Curiosity will progress us further! Most aquarist will suggest running filters on any tank - which is true, it does provide good bio + mechanical filtration and the ability to have chemical filtration when needed.
However, in the high tech planted aquarium, the sheer volume of plants will provide a huge surface area for biological filtration - especially when plants are capable of utilizing ammonium as their nitrogen source.
The only reason why I may add a canister later on would be for the mechanical filtration, although it makes a very small difference, it nonetheless will remove coarse and fine particulates. However, the tank will initially be filter-less, it's just one less thing to worry about or clean. Plus, there won't be much in terms of fauna aside from cleaners for the first few weeks anyways. Potential stocking may be angels, festivums, or dwarf cichlids - when the tank is ready, I may consider adding a canister!
Thanks man, the price wasn't much of a concern, I just personally liked the 45x45cm for the height. However, this size is growing on me, it's my cube - just 80% longer
lol.
So I drafted up a quick plant placement on PS to see whether the idea would look alright. The colours are just estimates at this point.
Some numbers are hard to see, I'm tired and was scribbling with the stylus, so bear with me.
Opinions welcomed!
1. Hygrophila Araguaia
2. Gratiola Viscidula
3. Pogostemon Helferi
4. Lobelia Cardinalis 'Dwarf'
5. Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini'
6. Alternanthera Reineckii 'Rosanervig'
7. Bacopa Caroliniana
8. Bacopa Myriophylloides
9. Microsorum Pteropus 'Trident'
10. Ludwigia Arcuata
11. Limnophila Sessiliflora
12. Rotala Macrandra
13. Rotala sp. Green
14. Rotala Wallichii
Potential additions:
Fissidens Fontanus
Riccardia Chamedryfolia
Blyxa Japonica
Salvinia Minima
Some numbers are hard to see, I'm tired and was scribbling with the stylus, so bear with me
.Opinions welcomed!
1. Hygrophila Araguaia
2. Gratiola Viscidula
3. Pogostemon Helferi
4. Lobelia Cardinalis 'Dwarf'
5. Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini'
6. Alternanthera Reineckii 'Rosanervig'
7. Bacopa Caroliniana
8. Bacopa Myriophylloides
9. Microsorum Pteropus 'Trident'
10. Ludwigia Arcuata
11. Limnophila Sessiliflora
12. Rotala Macrandra
13. Rotala sp. Green
14. Rotala Wallichii
Potential additions:
Fissidens Fontanus
Riccardia Chamedryfolia
Blyxa Japonica
Salvinia Minima
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Quick update, tank is 80% planted. Both pumps are in place, so the circulation is totaling 2100 gph, the flow in the tank is ridiculous.
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Quick update - it's been planted for a couple days now and the plants have straightened out. There were initially a few stubborn floating stems, but the plants look pretty happy now, this tank also saw it's first water change tonight.
There is also noticeable growth on; Rotala Macrandra, Rotala sp. Green, Rotala Wallichi, Ludwigia Arcuata, and Limnophila Sessiliflora.
There is also noticeable growth on; Rotala Macrandra, Rotala sp. Green, Rotala Wallichi, Ludwigia Arcuata, and Limnophila Sessiliflora.
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Quick update as I added a new equipment. Plants are still filling in, the first trim may be needed soon.
I got a good deal on a new Eheim 2215 and decided to set it up on this tank, I was very happy with the filter-less tank so far, but just figured I might as well cycle the filter now - however, I'm still not certain of stocking; a large school of Cardinal Tetras or Harlequin Rasboras would be pretty nice in this setup. So now my turnover is slighting over 37 times per hour, plants seem to be loving it.
Also, one of the plants is showing some colours I haven't noticed before - Bacopa Myriophylloides has been growing quite well and the new growth has been maintaining a creamy-white green. If this colour is stable, it would be a very interesting plant for Dutch set ups, not many white-ish plants out there.
I got a good deal on a new Eheim 2215 and decided to set it up on this tank, I was very happy with the filter-less tank so far, but just figured I might as well cycle the filter now - however, I'm still not certain of stocking; a large school of Cardinal Tetras or Harlequin Rasboras would be pretty nice in this setup. So now my turnover is slighting over 37 times per hour, plants seem to be loving it.
Also, one of the plants is showing some colours I haven't noticed before - Bacopa Myriophylloides has been growing quite well and the new growth has been maintaining a creamy-white green. If this colour is stable, it would be a very interesting plant for Dutch set ups, not many white-ish plants out there.
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