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AlyeskaGirl
01-16-2014, 11:34 PM
I except the Challenge! Here is my planted tank w/ a pair of Angels, Corys, Ottos, Tetras, 2 Dwarf Rainbowfish, Bristlenose Pleco

Flora: Hygrophilia Pinnatifida, Hygrophilia Lancea, Hygrophilia Corymbosa "compact", Temple Plant, Dwarf Sagittaria, Oriental Sword Plant, Ozelot Sword, Aponogeton ulvaceus and Cryptocoryne Wendtii "Florida Sunset".

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catsma_97504
01-16-2014, 11:42 PM
Beautiful tank!

AlyeskaGirl
01-16-2014, 11:56 PM
Thanks Dena! Trimmed the H. Lancea yesterday and just shoved them in a spot that looked good. lol They grow like WEEDS!!

Mugwump
01-17-2014, 05:10 AM
Nice tank.....you really did a great job with it. sweeeet..

Danburns
01-18-2014, 10:44 AM
Great work! Your efforts certainly paid off.

AlyeskaGirl
01-18-2014, 12:15 PM
Thank you. Its been fun.

AlyeskaGirl
01-19-2014, 07:05 PM
I took this quick pic shortly ago of an Oto on the leaf of a Temple Plant. There is some good algae grazing up there I guess. :p

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catsma_97504
01-19-2014, 08:01 PM
That Temple Plant looks very healthy. Great shot of your oto too!

AlyeskaGirl
02-22-2014, 07:11 PM
Put in new light tubes yesterday. I went with Giesemenn this time round. Talk about a difference!! 686970

Photos just don't bring out the color!

catsma_97504
02-22-2014, 08:15 PM
You tank does seem to be brighter. Hope it will make your plants happier.

AlyeskaGirl
02-23-2014, 09:48 AM
I think I needed new bulbs. Old ones were over a year but under 18 months but when we took them out the ends were darkening. But yes, the tank looks much brighter. Its hard to tell from the pics but the Aquaflora tube gives the water a slight pink hue with the sunshine look. Very nice.

catsma_97504
02-23-2014, 01:12 PM
Sounds like the new bulbs are working out then.