Dragon Forest II (Arowana Planted) Setup

[AQMS]

Nice..... the wires at the back...are you going to hide it?

[Shadow]

Need more wood

[vinz]

Nice..... the wires at the back...are you going to hide it?

Of course. Too tired on Sunday morning to do it and the rest of Sunday is family time.

Need more wood

Noted.

[kurty]

nice, really pro.

your house must be huge to cater such tank

[Shadow]

I just wondering, since I never have arowana, will it hit the hardscape it you have tall hardscape?

[vinz]

nice, really pro.

your house must be huge to cater such tank

Thanks. Just a 6x2x2 tank in a normal size home for average Singaporean. But it does reduce the space in the living room somewhat. No sofa... just 2 arms chairs.

I just wondering, since I never have arowana, will it hit the hardscape it you have tall hardscape?

You mean on purpose or accidentally? Green Chapter's project at Katong 112 is full of tall wood. The arowanas in there have no problems. But that is a much bigger tank. My tank is comparatively smaller, not enough space for both tall hardscape and arowana swimming space. The arowana, when it is bigger will have a hard time turning. Plus if it gets a fright, it will dart or thrash... either case its not good to have pointy hardscape around.

[boonware]

Wow very nice scape!

[limz_777]

nice, a good start , maybe you can put white conduit on the cable behind

[vinz]

Limz_777, good idea. The left side wires will go behind the overflow, so no problem there. The right side one can go close to the right edge, but not completely due the hood. Was planning to use cable organiser, but my old brain keep thinking only got black. Now I shall go source for a white one.

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[zhou yuande]

Very nice and soothing!!! Thanks for sharing. Love the scape and the huge tank. Envy.....

[wongce]

So total how many chilli reds are you planning to keep? Hehe

[Shadow]

Limz_777, good idea. The left side wires will go behind the overflow, so no problem there. The right side one can go close to the right edge, but not completely due the hood. Was planning to use cable organiser, but my old brain keep thinking only got black. Now I shall go source for a white one.

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get electrician and asked them to add power socket on top of the tank

[dhmy2kgto]

Very nice scape!! I personally think it is good enough no need to add more stuff in. Maybe have black oyama background?

[bryan]

The gaps in the plastic comb for the overflow is too wide. All the little fishy is going to swim through and down the sump.

The hardware store at Serangoon North next to the bird shop sells rolls of stainless steel mesh that you can use to replace the comb.

[vinz]

get electrician and asked them to add power socket on top of the tank

The ballast is in the cabinet and too big (i.e visible) to put on top.

Very nice scape!! I personally think it is good enough no need to add more stuff in. Maybe have black oyama background?

I wanted to go with a white background (i.e. wall) instead of the usual black, but I have a roll of black backing paper (non-stick type) at home. Going to try it out and see which looks better. Then don't have to hide the cables! Or maybe find opaque white backing paper instead.

The gaps in the plastic comb for the overflow is too wide. All the little fishy is going to swim through and down the sump.

The hardware store at Serangoon North next to the bird shop sells rolls of stainless steel mesh that you can use to replace the comb.

Thanks. Was planning to do that, as well mesh up the lower intake too. Need to prevent Nerite snails from going in and clogging the sump drain pipe!

[Shadow]

I see the ballast is not on the light set

[dhmy2kgto]

I think you can find the Opaque white backing paper in DIY shops. What kind of Arowana is going to this tank?

[vinz]

Hello mr. vins..
I want to setup aquascape for arowana.. (damn..I really love this fish )
but I have several problem. Such as:
- Algae eater that compatible with arowana (CAE, SAE, otto & Shrimps totally will be snack my aro )
- Minimum tank size required
- Chemical for plant that not dangerous for Arowana

Many thank's for your attention..

Hi Riva,

Did some research on alternative algae crew. This is the outcome:
- Bristlenose Plecos. Starlight Bristlenose (L183) will be real nice, but expensive. Else get the common one.
- Zebra Nerite snails (without spikes).
- SAE

[bryan]

Bristlenose will put holes in large plants like Swords and RTL.
I've experienced it first hand with a couple of fish already.
And don't believe people who say that to avoid that keep them well fed.
They suck when and where they want to.

[vinz]

Thanks bryan. I had one Starlight Bristlenose in my in-laws tank with red tiger lotus... didn't get holes on the leaves at all. I'll still give it a shot in this tank... at most some lucky AQster(s) might get one or more pre-loved Starlight BN at pre-loved prices. The plants will grow back.