1st Dirt Tank

danjsinclair · 02-10-2012, 04:39 AM

After being inspired by FishFlow's dirt tank I have bought a secondhand tank form my local classifieds. Not bad for £60.
It was in a bit of state so I have given it a bit of a clean up.
Aquarium Gallery - 1st Dirt Tank

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danjsinclair · 02-10-2012, 05:09 AM

The 'dirt' is in and all muddy.[IMG]

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danjsinclair · 02-10-2012, 05:43 AM

The sand is washed and in.[IMG]

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danjsinclair · 02-10-2012, 07:02 AM

Here we are with water, bogwood and a few plants in.
I've got 2 filters running to get the water clear a bit quicker.
Not bad for a couple of hours work.
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drunkenbeast · 02-10-2012, 07:58 AM

looking good! gonna like to see how the dirt works out in a few months

dirtydutch4x · 02-10-2012, 09:15 AM

Great job, I am happy with mine. I have a 20 g long and a 55 both dirt, The 20 has been running since Feb of last year and the 55 since Oct of last year. My plants thrive in the tanks with moderate light, I also run no filters, just a sponge for water movement. I think you will enjoy it just keep us updated on the progress.

danjsinclair · 02-10-2012, 09:27 AM

I am gonna give it a few days and if all seems well I will convert my 4ft from gravel to dirt.

FishFlow · 02-10-2012, 09:41 AM

Nice! Let us know what kinda plants you put in.

The murkyness is probably the wood in the dirt/ drift wood leaching tannins into the tank. That'll take awhile to clear.

What are you plans for the tank? couple fish? shrimp? plants only? :D Are you doing fishlesscycle ? Is it for home? (office?)

Summer · 02-10-2012, 10:27 AM

Wow, good job! Keep us posted on the progress!

danjsinclair · 02-10-2012, 12:17 PM

Not sure what I am gonna put in it yet. Betta's, Cichlids, loads of neons, dunno yet.
I am gonna grow as many plants as I can to supply my 4ft tank and maybe sell some to my LFS.

danjsinclair · 02-12-2012, 05:34 AM

So here we are less than 48 hours later and the water is spotless. (looks better in real life). I will fidle around with my camera and try and get a more realistic picture.
So far I have GREEN CABOMBA X2,
BORNEO FERN X1,
ALTERNANTHERA REINECKII LILACINA RED X1 plants in there.
I still have 2 filters running to clean up the water but I will remove one today.
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navigator black · 02-12-2012, 08:00 AM

Choose any cichlids carefully - very carefully. My one run at a dirt tank was ended when I added a dwarf cichlid I thought wouldn't dig. It dug.

The tank looked like the Mississippi.

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danjsinclair danjsinclair's Photo Gallery Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 46 My location Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 113 Times Said "Thanks" 11 Times Was Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 1st Dirt Tank I am gonna give it a few days and if all seems well I will convert my 4ft from gravel to dirt.

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danjsinclair danjsinclair's Photo Gallery Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 46 My location Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 113 Times Said "Thanks" 11 Times Was Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 1st Dirt Tank Not sure what I am gonna put in it yet. Betta's, Cichlids, loads of neons, dunno yet. I am gonna grow as many plants as I can to supply my 4ft tank and maybe sell some to my LFS.

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danjsinclair danjsinclair's Photo Gallery Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 46 My location Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 113 Times Said "Thanks" 11 Times Was Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 1st Dirt Tank So here we are less than 48 hours later and the water is spotless. (looks better in real life). I will fidle around with my camera and try and get a more realistic picture. So far I have GREEN CABOMBA X2, BORNEO FERN X1, ALTERNANTHERA REINECKII LILACINA RED X1 plants in there. I still have 2 filters running to clean up the water but I will remove one today. [IMG][/IMG]

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