b00f's Tank

[Darkmaverick]

Aaron, do you use only silk plants? I am not sure if live plants could survive with that lighting.

Cheers.

 

[b00f]

Aaron, do you use only silk plants? I am not sure if live plants could survive with that lighting.

Cheers.

my room is in a rather dark place, i dont even think algae would even start growing in my tank...
my bedroom always has the curtains closed and stuff, im nocturnal

so silks were my only real viable option with minimum lighting, i guess i could just leave the window open a bit, but then i have the worry of picking up dead plants, and feed them,

they just seem to look better, i might get some moss for some wood i have, but that can be later,

 

[b00f]

Today i have purchased some small electronic components, switches, and a couple variable pods a "jiffy" case to house all the wiring... and a pair of 30cm white CCFL tubes, which i plan to install sometime soon.

the case will be screwed to inside of the hood,

im really happy with all the work, super cheap, works well

i only have 1 worry, all this is being powered by a small powersupply, i may need an upgrade soon

 

[b00f]

Re: b00f's Tank (updated 3/6)

So here are some long awaited pics (Sharon was on my back about that, so here ya go)

Enjoy

 

[ferret_corner]

LOL dangit aaron - WHOLE tank - lights, screen fans and all?

 

[b00f]

ahaha

Bugger ey.
I'l get round to it.
The lights are pretty simple, though i knocked up a Foil reflector, which seems to stop the light boucing around the back of the tank and spilling into the room

Low resolution pics ok? (easier for me as i dont have a pc at home atm)

Aaron

 

[Darkmaverick]

Wow Aaron, those silk plants are really beautiful. I like the red edged leafy one. I am tempted to use silk plants now although i have always been quite a 'purist' and only use the real stuff.

 

[b00f]

Wow Aaron, those silk plants are really beautiful. I like the red edged leafy one. I am tempted to use silk plants now although i have always been quite a 'purist' and only use the real stuff.

yeah, i went to my LFS and brought up big, they were on special.
I find they are just so easy to take care of, and with a careful mix of real plants, im sure you could get some crazy things happening.


that reminds me.... i need more java moss.......

 

[2os4sds]

Wow, that's a great tank.I love the set up.:happy:

 

[Lacey]

It looks absolutely fantastic, thanks for all the tips aswell !