20 GAL Nature Aquarium - Step by step setup (Vid #42)

In this video you will witness the setup of a nature aquarium. Enjoy! Equipment (see Vid #41 for more details): - 20 GAL Custom Made Aquarium w/starfire glass (29x14x12inch) - Eheim Classic 250 - Glass Lilly Pipes (inflow/outflow) - Hydor 200w in-line heater - 5 lbs Aluminum CO2 Tank - Aquatek Premium CO2 Regulator w/integrated Solenoid - Black CO2 proof tubing - In-line Atomizer (D-508-12) - AquaticLife 30" (2x 24w T5 HO 6700k/rosette bulbs) - GLO 30" (2x 24w T5 HO 8000k Osram bulbs) Substrate & Additives: - Penac P = improves resisting power plants naturally have - Penac W = helps improving the substrate environment - POWER SAND SPECIAL M = provides additional minerals and nutrients to the substrate - Tourmaline BC = mineral compound of iron, aluminium, sodium, boron, lithium and magnesium - Clear Super = improves water quality while promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria - Bacter 100 = contains over 100 kinds of micro organisms in a dormant state - AQUA SOIL Amazonia / Normal - AQUA SOIL Amazonia / Powder (for better root anchoring) - LA PLATA SAND = white bright-color grain, a natural sand for cosmetic/decorative purpose Hardscape: - Malaysian dridftwood - Seiryu Stone - Yamaya Stone Plants: - Dwarf Baby Tears (Hemianthus callitrichoides) - Staurogyne repens - Glosso (Glossostigma elatinoides) - Micro Sword (Lilaeopsis brasiliensis) - Dwarf Hairgrass (Eleocharis Parvula) - Rotala Indica (Rotala roundifolia) Recorded with Panasonic Lumix G6 (G Vario Lens 1:3.5-5.6/14-42) Video edited with Windows Movie Maker.

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In this video you will witness the setup of a nature aquarium. Enjoy! Equipment (see Vid #41 for more details): - 20 GAL Custom Made Aquarium w/starfire glass (29x14x12inch) - Eheim Classic 250 - Glass Lilly Pipes (inflow/outflow) - Hydor 200w in-line heater - 5 lbs Aluminum CO2 Tank - Aquatek Premium CO2 Regulator w/integrated Solenoid - Black CO2 proof tubing - In-line Atomizer (D-508-12) - AquaticLife 30" (2x 24w T5 HO 6700k/rosette bulbs) - GLO 30" (2x 24w T5 HO 8000k Osram bulbs) Substrate & Additives: - Penac P = improves resisting power plants naturally have - Penac W = helps improving the substrate environment - POWER SAND SPECIAL M = provides additional minerals and nutrients to the substrate - Tourmaline BC = mineral compound of iron, aluminium, sodium, boron, lithium and magnesium - Clear Super = improves water quality while promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria - Bacter 100 = contains over 100 kinds of micro organisms in a dormant state - AQUA SOIL Amazonia / Normal - AQUA SOIL Amazonia / Powder (for better root anchoring) - LA PLATA SAND = white bright-color grain, a natural sand for cosmetic/decorative purpose Hardscape: - Malaysian dridftwood - Seiryu Stone - Yamaya Stone Plants: - Dwarf Baby Tears (Hemianthus callitrichoides) - Staurogyne repens - Glosso (Glossostigma elatinoides) - Micro Sword (Lilaeopsis brasiliensis) - Dwarf Hairgrass (Eleocharis Parvula) - Rotala Indica (Rotala roundifolia) Recorded with Panasonic Lumix G6 (G Vario Lens 1:3.5-5.6/14-42) Video edited with Windows Movie Maker.

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for 20 GAL Nature Aquarium - Step by step setup (Vid #42)

wei
wei - 6 years ago
Where did you buy the stone, wood and plants?
almcloud
almcloud - 6 years ago
wei local store in Santa Monica California, Nature Aquarium ... owner is a ADA distributor. There is another ADA store that I know of, in San Francisco CA
algerome28
algerome28 - 6 years ago
what did you use as a substrate divider?
almcloud
almcloud - 6 years ago
algerome28 corrugated plastic. ty for watching!
JOJI PHILIP
JOJI PHILIP - 6 years ago
Hey, where did u buy the wood?
almcloud
almcloud - 6 years ago
JOJI PHILIP at a local store, Nature Aquarium, in Santa Monica CA. Thanks for watching!
Aaqilian5.0
Aaqilian5.0 - 6 years ago
ah, the old ADA method by the friggin' book. yawn
Akhil S Kumar
Akhil S Kumar - 6 years ago
nice
almcloud
almcloud - 6 years ago
Akhil S Kumar thank you
Tabby Johnson
Tabby Johnson - 6 years ago
Hey, what filter attachment is that in the back?
almcloud
almcloud - 6 years ago
Tabby Johnson It is a glass lilly pipe outtake. You can watch my equipment video I've uploaded a couple of vids before this one, to see all the equipment used for this setup. Thanks for watching :)
plebny
plebny - 6 years ago
awesome job.
almcloud
almcloud - 6 years ago
plebny thank you
Nathaniel Torres
Nathaniel Torres - 7 years ago
I'm new to all of this but how do you keep the soil from floating ?
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Nathaniel Torres once damped with water it becomes heavier and stays at the bottom :) thanks fie watching!
Nathan Coleman
Nathan Coleman - 7 years ago
Impressive.
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Nathan Coleman Thank you for watching. Check out other videos of this 20 GAL if you want to see its progress :)

10. comment for 20 GAL Nature Aquarium - Step by step setup (Vid #42)

Kathleen Monsegue
Kathleen Monsegue - 7 years ago
I wished I could send u a picture of the tank.
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Kathleen Monsegue almcloud@gmail.com ... send it :)
Kathleen Monsegue
Kathleen Monsegue - 7 years ago
idk how tall lol not very tall its more long than tall. my husband bought it from a indoor swapmeet a very long time ago...dont know it's dimensions.
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Kathleen Monsegue it should be about 13 inch tall, in which case I would suggest about 2 inch in the front with a roughly 5 inch slope in the back. It all depends on the plants you are using and the length of their roots.
Kathleen Monsegue
Kathleen Monsegue - 7 years ago
I wished I knew where my tape measurer is so I could measure the tank...its a lil bit bigger than a 10 gallon u would find at a petsmart or petco.
Kathleen Monsegue
Kathleen Monsegue - 7 years ago
how many inches should i make the substrate in order to plant some aquarium plants in a 10 gallon tank?
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Kathleen Monsegue how tall is it?
Kathleen Monsegue
Kathleen Monsegue - 7 years ago
oh ok i do want some nice planted slopes in my 10 gallon.
Kathleen Monsegue
Kathleen Monsegue - 7 years ago
is it necessary to use? I've seen a guy in youtube that used a piece of cardboard to divide it, but then he slowly took it out.
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Kathleen Monsegue it depends what type of scape you want to do. With time, the substrate will move, specially if you have heavy rocks on top. It can definitely help but I wouldn't say it's a must, it all depends on how you scape your tank.
Kathleen Monsegue
Kathleen Monsegue - 7 years ago
what is that the divider thing that you used and left inside the tank?
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Kathleen Monsegue It's called corrugated plastic and you can find it at hardware stores. It helps separating different types of substrate and also keeps it from "land sliding" with time. Thanks for watching!
anthony Pope
anthony Pope - 7 years ago
very nice aqua scape I wish mine was like that I am finding it hard to do a carpet I got some carpet plants put them in my new tank and in a few days I got melt back and lost them would I be better of using hair grass to make a carpet or sage cheers happy fish keeping
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Tanner Moore correct :)
Tanner Moore
Tanner Moore - 7 years ago
good light and a plant food aka fertilizer
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
anthony Pope Sagitaria its a bit easier to grow but make sure you get the dwarf type for foreground, unless you have a huge tank :)
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
anthony Pope Thank you for the kind words. The type of plant is not the issue, is the type of soil you use, nutrients and Co2. The Hair Grass is a difficult plant and it'll require all of the above to thrive. Another detail would be that it grows fast and you have to keep up the trimming. On the other hand a type of Crypt would be easier to maintain. It's all up to you which route you want to take.
Michel Carrasquel
Michel Carrasquel - 7 years ago
Simple and fast setup, I like the blue color rocks
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Michel Carrasquel thank you for watching and the kind words
Oliver Song
Oliver Song - 7 years ago
Thx
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Oliver Song you're welcome
Oliver Song
Oliver Song - 7 years ago
Oh well I see

20. comment for 20 GAL Nature Aquarium - Step by step setup (Vid #42)

Oliver Song
Oliver Song - 7 years ago
How much did the total cost you
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Oliver Song I bought everything throughout the course of one year or so. lt was roughly between 1500 and 2000 (USD). All the products in the aquarium are ADA (soil, additives, rocks, etc...) and the tank is also custom made. Thanks for watching
Oliver Song
Oliver Song - 7 years ago
nice
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Oliver Song thank you !!!
Tiger Homsombath
Tiger Homsombath - 7 years ago
what is the white plastic board called?
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Tiger Homsombath corrugated plastic, found at local hardware stores. Thanks for watching!
Karen Murphy
Karen Murphy - 7 years ago
beautiful scape .......... loved the pebbles on white sand, pockets of them defining the plateau
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Karen Murphy thank you very much !!!
Karen Murphy
Karen Murphy - 7 years ago
Penac W : SiO2, K2O , Al2O3 , Na2O, Fe2O3 , CaO , TiO2 , MgO ==> grey roadside sand.
Penac P: 90% of CaCO3, some MgCO3 and rest are natural contaminants ==> basically beach sand minus NaCl.
how much you paid for those bottles of fairy dust .
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Karen Murphy :) thanks for watching
Mals Aquaholics
Mals Aquaholics - 7 years ago
you nailed it ... great vid and much better music than most use
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
mal searle thank you, I appreciate the kind words :)
SoFlowRandom
SoFlowRandom - 7 years ago
everything helped me but one this that I didn't see or wanted so see is how the plants get all the Co2 in the tank and what stuff did you use for them like the tubs and all
SoFlowRandom
SoFlowRandom - 7 years ago
thanks bro
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Thank you for watching. see this vid for equipment info https://youtu.be/SxbzTbNAZgM. Unfortunately I didn't record a How To Setup the Co2 video.
_TriGalaxy_
_TriGalaxy_ - 7 years ago
And this tank turned out how?
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Look at Current USA video and Day 90, for a progress update, it'll give you an idea on how the plants grew. Had to break it down about 1 yr ago due to downsizing from 3 to 1 tank so unfortunately I can not show you a more recent vid. Thanks for watching!
dexter italia
dexter italia - 7 years ago
Good stuff - modest result .
In my opinion of course .
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
+almcloud Thanks for the suggestion!
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
+Dexter it *meant to be
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
+Dexter it The tank is only 10 inch high and I wanted to leave some room for the fish to swim :) The design was ment to me Iwagumi style on the right, stimulating clifs seen far away and a "forest like" style on the left side, with a river separating the two styles.
dexter italia
dexter italia - 7 years ago
+almcloud with bigger driftwood and rocks you can have a better result ;) .
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Thanks for watching and for your feedback. If there are any suggestions for improvement you wanna make Im open for it. This is all a learning process :)
Also, check out this other video, it shows some of the progress made a few weeks later https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR7-QQBgWvU
DebTim A CANADIAN Girl
DebTim A CANADIAN Girl - 7 years ago
It's so incredibly beautiful..I loved you showing the entire process. I had no idea what was involved but it's an actual art. I've thought I trying a planted tank. I don't know enough yet but I'm learning all I can. BTW thanks so much for subbing my channel. I'm so glad you did because now I have an expert to learn from. Have a wonderful week.
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Thank you for watching and for the kind words! If you will start a planted tank I can help you if u have questions :) Take care!

30. comment for 20 GAL Nature Aquarium - Step by step setup (Vid #42)

MeMiri O
MeMiri O - 7 years ago
That is a beautiful set up and interesting how you plant and fill the aquarium. I wish someone would put together a video showing how to set up that lovely intake/outflow system you have including the filters and where they are set up. Do you know of any existing videos? Thank you
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Thanks for watching and for the kind words. Have not seen a vid with a similar filter setup but will look and let you know :)
pierson jones
pierson jones - 7 years ago
This is my dream tank great job with the rocks love it
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Thank you kindly, your compliments flatter me :)
Good luck with your tank !
Lovebetta
Lovebetta - 7 years ago
Nice one.
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
thank you
Nikhil Julka
Nikhil Julka - 7 years ago
super :) subbed ya
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
thanks :) will sub back
Axios
Axios - 7 years ago
what a great job, and thanks for the info on the whole project. were do you buy your siol, and plant supplys? the plants looked incredibly healthy from the start!
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
Thanks a lot for watching and the positive feedback :)

I bought them from a local ADA store, here in Los Angeles.
Abhishek Baratam
Abhishek Baratam - 7 years ago
we can use small gravel in place of aqua soil right!!
almcloud
almcloud - 7 years ago
You could, but only if you don't want to plant natural plants. Most plant species won't survive in gravel, they need some sort of soil for nutrients.
Thsnks for watching!
toyo d
toyo d - 8 years ago
all i can say is wow! thumbs up!!!
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
Thanks a lot :)
John M
John M - 8 years ago
This is the BEST step by step video I have seen since getting back into the hobby (~ 4 months ago)- right down to the music. I can't wait to check out your others. You are an artist. Thanks for the inspiration!
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
Thank you very much for taking the time to watch my video and for the kind words :) Welcome back !
Tim Phillips
Tim Phillips - 8 years ago
How do you siphon the gravel?
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
In a densly planted tank siphoning the gravel is a minimal task because the soil uses the "dirty stuff" ;) as fertilizer. That's the beauty of a planted tank with soil, it requires minimal maintenance since plants use most impurities from the water column and on top of the soil as ferts.
The only thing that requires a bit of siphoning is the sand when some particles of soil get carried on top of it.
Thanks for watching!
Jordan Post
Jordan Post - 8 years ago
What kind of aquascaping pin sets did you use for planting (link please)
O. Crooij
O. Crooij - 8 years ago
Good job, respect!
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
Thanks a lot!
Roy Salaysay
Roy Salaysay - 8 years ago
bunch of chemical bottles >.< wtf, i know its good but that was too many >.<
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
Yes, it might look like a lot at first glance but if you check out their specs you'll see they all help plants grow on the long run. While you can add nutrients in the water column as you go, it is difficult to make sure there's everything plants need at soil level as well. These elements exist in nature and the plants require them to thrive. The professional aquascapers are using them successfully and I wanted to follow the standards and see the results. You have to remember that we take plants out of their natural habitat and into a small artificial one, therefore the more nutrients you provide them, the better will thrive. The hardy_er plants you have, they can survive with less nutrients.
Thanks for watching!
Ricky Banuelos
Ricky Banuelos - 8 years ago
what did you use to separate the sand and soil??
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
It's called corrugated plastic and can be found at local home improvement stores. Let me know if you have any more questions. Thanks for watching !
Angela Collier
Angela Collier - 8 years ago
how about an update to see its progress? any fish?
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
+Angela Collier:
You're welcome :-)
When you have the new tank syndrome, is almost inevitable not to get algae, but on the long run it does help. The main thing is to be able to maintain a good balance between light, nutrients and CO2 (specially with a high-tech tank)
Angela Collier
Angela Collier - 8 years ago
Wowza! Thanks for adding all the info on the products you use. Do you find you don't get algae problems with them? Thanks
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
Here are a couple of vids with most recent updates:
https://youtu.be/KW2uqQCSV3o

https://youtu.be/sR7-QQBgWvU

This tank has been broken down due to downsizing, had to go from 3 to 1 tank and unfortunately the smaller tanks went away :-(
Kept my 55 and rescaped it, will post a vid with the step by step set up and progress.
Thanks for checking in ;-)
Watch it
Watch it - 8 years ago
It's the first time that i've seen this video. It looks good bruv. I like it. Subbed you for putting in the time and the effort. Same rocks i've got in my 120 gallon but mine are a little bit bigger lol. Keep scaping. Later.
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
thanks for checking in and for the sub. will check ur channel
dhi2job
dhi2job - 8 years ago
how much we need to invest for this?
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
+dhi2job you're welcome
dhi2job
dhi2job - 8 years ago
Thank you for your reply
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
it depends where you buy them. I bought some on Amazon, some from local stores. Anywhere from 700 to 1000 USD (livestock included)
Sshooter444
Sshooter444 - 8 years ago
I wonder if you are regretting that dwarf hairgrass? It's a pain to keep out HC and other carpeting plants.
Sshooter444
Sshooter444 - 8 years ago
Yeah been there and done that!
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
Yes I do :-P
I will keep future carpets with only one species of foreground plant.
Edwin Arroyo
Edwin Arroyo - 8 years ago
you use co2 .tank. and you use PH METER WITH CO2 ?
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
Yes I use both. Check video description if you want specifics of the equipment. Let me know if you have orice questions. Thanks for watching!
Edwin Arroyo
Edwin Arroyo - 8 years ago
wow nice JOB man. butiful
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
thanks a lot
CyclingDane
CyclingDane - 8 years ago
Nice video it really shows how to do it as well. however, this is not a timelapse, its a slideshow..
CyclingDane
CyclingDane - 8 years ago
+almcloud Thanks! Will do :D
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
+CyclingDane I like it, you're on the right track. Can't wait to see it grown in and with the rocks you have mentioned. Keep me posted :-)
CyclingDane
CyclingDane - 8 years ago
+almcloud haha awesome correction there :) really i was just trying to be funny, not correcting you. Sure i uploaded a picture here:


http://s28.postimg.org/oe617qpst/20150713_233933.jpg

It's not completely done, as I did not have any rocks, but I am gonna get those and put them on the right and do a bit of smaller details in the sand/ect.

I know it's not as big/green/pretty as yours but, Please tell me what you think :)
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
+CyclingDane Great! I'm sure it did :) Have any pics or vids to share?
PS: did u see the new title of the video? :)
CyclingDane
CyclingDane - 8 years ago
I used this technique on my tank at home :) i think it turned out okay :D
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
Thank you for watching and the kind words. Yes, you are correct, I will address it.

50. comment for 20 GAL Nature Aquarium - Step by step setup (Vid #42)

Billy Batson
Billy Batson - 8 years ago
@ 10:50 The Rock has a face. Lol
Billy Batson
Billy Batson - 8 years ago
+almcloud =)
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
+Billy Batson :)
Prince Dhankhar
Prince Dhankhar - 8 years ago
Awesome Video. I'm Planning a Nature Aquarium Size Will Be Like 4"L x 2"W x 3"H Please Tell Me How Much Individual Type Of ADA Sand Shall I Order Before Start.
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
Thanks for watching.
It depends how much surface you want to cover with sand. For about a third of the aquarium bottom I would get a large bag of 8kg plus a 2kg extra bag just in case.
Ryan Knowles
Ryan Knowles - 8 years ago
Thanks for posting this! I am in the planning stages for a 20 gallon and I was considering doing the two tone like you did (with the decorative sand and the plant substrate). I was curious about how much sand you used? Would a 2kg bag do for what you did here? I am also going to do a more lowtech setup so I will have to use some different plants.
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
+Ryan Knowles Thanks for watching! Yes, 2kg of La Plata sand was enough for me. Good luck and post vid if you can so we can see it.
lumpylump2702
lumpylump2702 - 9 years ago
Well that's given me some inspiration, thanks.
almcloud
almcloud - 9 years ago
I'm glad to hear that. Thanks for watching!
Jonnyhasheart
Jonnyhasheart - 9 years ago
How are you able to supply such deep substrate for your tank? I'm just starting out with a 10 gallon planted tank and I'm running into odor issues and issues with the gravel vac and plants coming loose while trying to catch debris under the substrate. Any advice? I used sand in a 5 gallon months ago but it began to smell like sulfur even when I stirred it. I feel like I'm missing vital information and it's difficult to find reliable sources.
Angela Brancato
Angela Brancato - 8 years ago
If you are getting a sulfur smell and your substrate is to deep, you may be having anaerobic conditions. If you're plants have the root systems to go well into the substrate it will help combat this. If you have fish in that tank I can imagine you're having issues with them as well.
almcloud
almcloud - 9 years ago
PS: Regular sand not refusal sand LOL
almcloud
almcloud - 9 years ago
I am using ADA soil and sand, and not having that odor problem. I used other type of planted tank soil too. It could be the sand you are using, try replacing it with a soil used for planted tanks, the regular sand will lose it's breathing space with time because it will compact itself after a while.
I don't vacuum the soil where the plants are, it is not necessary for planted tanks in my opinion. I only vacuum the loose soil that gets mixed with my sand bed every now and then. Note: the ADA sand has a much larger granule than the refusal sand and it doesn't compact itself. It's like made of mini rocks :) I hope this helps a bit. Good luck!
Ash
Ash - 9 years ago
Thanks for such a beautiful video.. the best available online for newbies
almcloud
almcloud - 9 years ago
You are very welcome! Thank you for watching!
pablotato
pablotato - 9 years ago
neat !!! 
almcloud
almcloud - 9 years ago
Thanks!
Michel Elst
Michel Elst - 9 years ago
Hi, great video.
Where do i find those separators?
Because i want to create different levels in my tank and this looks the perfect way to do.
almcloud
almcloud - 9 years ago
+Cuda FX thank you
almcloud
almcloud - 9 years ago
Thank you!
It's called corrugated plastic and you can get it from your local home improvement store or online.
Cuda FX
Cuda FX - 9 years ago
that stuff as called coroplast. its used for advertising signs, blinds and stuff like that.
Paris Sideridis
Paris Sideridis - 9 years ago
nice
almcloud
almcloud - 9 years ago
thank you
Mia Sug
Mia Sug - 9 years ago
where did you buy all those "products" like Penac P etc....
almcloud
almcloud - 8 years ago
+Peter Kremel Thanks!
Yeah it took me about 1 yr to buy everything I needed for this project :)
Peter Kremel
Peter Kremel - 8 years ago
+almcloud Awesome tank. I just checked that website .... jesus, the prices :D That is crazy
almcloud
almcloud - 9 years ago
From this website: http://www.adana-usa.com
daniel zambrano
daniel zambrano - 9 years ago
How much money was put ino this?
almcloud
almcloud - 9 years ago
A lot ... Kind of lost track because everything was purchased gradually throughout a bout 6 months or so. If you have a specific cost question about specific items I will get you that answer, no problem. Thanks for watching!
TheAngry Fishman
TheAngry Fishman - 9 years ago
Awesome vid bro! Love this tank
almcloud
almcloud - 9 years ago
Thanks a lot buddy, I'm glad you enjoyed. You have an awesome channel as well. Keep up the good work!
Mike B
Mike B - 9 years ago
Very inspiring! What kind of fish, if any, did you add?
almcloud
almcloud - 9 years ago
Thank you! Mainly dwarf blue eye rainbows. Check out my more recents videos with updates of this tank if you want. You'll see the fish too :)
Phil Grady
Phil Grady - 9 years ago
Loved every minute!
almcloud
almcloud - 9 years ago
Thank you very much!
paducahFishFan
paducahFishFan - 10 years ago
That was fun to watch.  Thanks for doing this!  It is a lot of hard work to film this and put it all together.

If I ever go ADA this will be a great resource.  I'm not even on CO2.  I just tossed a 40 pound bag of organic dirt and some other things into my 120.

I'm never going to be able to grow HC (Dwarf Baby Tear) and that plant might honestly make me want to take the CO2 jump.

Cheers
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
Thank you for watching and sorry for the delayed response. YouTube doesn't always send email notifications for posted comments :(
It is a challenge to grow HC but the results are enjoyable.
I like your vids, keep up the good work!
Enso LLC
Enso LLC - 10 years ago
i think you need more light, and baby tears dont do well without co2 even in highlight
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
Thanks for watching! For some reason your message was sent to spam automatically and I just found it :(
I actually had to remove one light and kept 48 watts (the tank is pretty shallow, 10 inch, and the algae were going crazy during week 2 and 3, see update videos)
Baby tears is doing well, I do have CO2 on the setup, about 2 bps.
UK FISH KEEPER
UK FISH KEEPER - 10 years ago
WOW Amazing, Great Video, thanks for sharing
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
Thanks for the feedback and for checking in! You are very welcome!
Aquascaping the World by BM
Aquascaping the World by BM - 10 years ago
Great vid. Looks awesome. Looks like someone has been watching Some ADA vids.
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
Thank you! Someone might be right about that :)
Corvus Oscen
Corvus Oscen - 10 years ago
Great tank, great video. NOW WHERE'S MY TIMELAPSE??? Ha haha Thumbs up bro! 
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
Lol ... thanks for checking in!
Danny T
Danny T - 10 years ago
Dude, that's super nice! Nice job! I see you went all out and got ADA soil. lol
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
Thank you!
Danny T
Danny T - 10 years ago
Just fyi, with the ADA soil, you don't have to fertilize the tank for a few months. I learned that with my tank and it got algae. :/
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
Thank you! Yes i did :)
TheNewtman12003
TheNewtman12003 - 10 years ago
Sweeeet ... looking forward to updates
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
thanks :) I will
Bigmunoz11
Bigmunoz11 - 10 years ago
Amazing on the scape. Great video
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
thank you for watching!
Portland Amateur Aquarist
Portland Amateur Aquarist - 10 years ago
Great video, I appreciate all the hard work and detailed info you gave. Your tank is gonna look amazing. It's funny, I just did my first planted tank, tried a little aquascaping and came up with almost the exact same layout you used. Yours is MUCH better tho, I had to use random hardscape materials I had around the house and just a few beginner plants. But learning is the fun part. Thanks for sharing! :)
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
thank you for the feedback and for taking the time to make it detailed :)
MrHoney2U
MrHoney2U - 10 years ago
Very nice. My biggest downfall- aqua scraping. You made it look easy. Job well done
njw1383
njw1383 - 10 years ago
It's not one of my strong points either. I wish i was more creative when it comes to scaping a tank
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
Thank you for watching! It just takes patience and time :) (like 6 hr+ time from start to finish)
OceanLife69
OceanLife69 - 10 years ago
Amazing!
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
thank you !
TheAirborne65
TheAirborne65 - 10 years ago
i Dislike you now i want to set up another ada tank... great... hahaha good job bro!
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
LOL ,,, thanks buddy :)
Brian's Fish Tanks
Brian's Fish Tanks - 10 years ago
Looks great!
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
Thanks for checking in !!!
Cheddar323
Cheddar323 - 10 years ago
Great video, I like the way you separated everything before aquascaping you're a smart man haha keep up the good work.
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
Thanks buddy :)
laura sutton
laura sutton - 10 years ago
Very cool have you ever thought of insted of a painted background using a mirror? I have one on my tank it gives it an infinity look.
laura sutton
laura sutton - 10 years ago
Very cool have you ever thought of insted of a painted background using a mirror? I have one on my tank it gives it an infinity look.
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
Thank you! That sounds interesting. The back glass is covered with privacy foil on the outside, the one used for windows. It gives it a foggy look simulating the sky :) I will install some lights behind it to simulate the sun
TheRick2325
TheRick2325 - 10 years ago
Very nice
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
Thank you for watching !
eyegottchamedia
eyegottchamedia - 10 years ago
Nice bro!!
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
Thank you for watching!
AntTheArtist
AntTheArtist - 10 years ago
nice man really nice 
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
I appreciate it. Thanks for checking in!
Tom's Fish Tanks
Tom's Fish Tanks - 10 years ago
Looks real nice.  Once it matures and fills in be sure to post an update.  Should turn out to be spectacular. 
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
@Conrad BDC: Thank you!
Conrad BDC
Conrad BDC - 10 years ago
That's a serious scape right there..nice.
almcloud
almcloud - 10 years ago
thank you! I will keep you updated :)

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