210g watermelon painted Discus tank

[Darbex]

I kind of agree in the pic it looks cool

[newb]

I vote keep the hair algae as well. just keep it trimmed to about the lenght it is there.

[wesleydnunder]

Very nice, Matt.

Mark

[jeebus]

Thanks for sharing and all the pics. Where did you get your livestock, and what inspired you to paint the back that color?

[tbui1178]

Looks awesome!

[Matt in Houston]

Thanks for sharing and all the pics. Where did you get your livestock, and what inspired you to paint the back that color?

I just wanted something different and more dynamic than the usual light blue discus background....I need to get some better pics up, although its just so different in person. You dont really get to see the little details or experience the grand scale of tbe scene.

I actually did a lot of research on colors and backgrounds, looking all over the net and spending hours researching on simplydiscus.com. I originally bought seafoam green which is a light mint green, but changed my mind and took the plunge with the watermelon pink. The other major key is the lighting....I have four different bulbs in that fixture....makes a huge difference in the colors, accents and shadows.

I want a Nikon D300s for Christmas, maybe I can convince the wife to get it for me early so I can get some good pics up.

Livestock, tank, stand, sand and wood is all through HAW....infact this entire project was made possible through their help and excellent prices. I guess you could say this tank is sponsered in part by Houston Aquarium Warehouse....!

[Matt in Houston]

Very nice, Matt.

Mark

Thanks...I took some of your advice and did a little trimming on the wood....opened up a few tight areas in the middle and made a little more space overall. The seem to love exploring all around the branches, looking and pecking as they swim through them.

[jarrodaden]

Help! I have tank envy!

[Darbex]

Matt does those plants float? If so what are they I may be interested in getting a small bunch for my tank.

[Matt in Houston]

Matt does those plants float? If so what are they I may be interested in getting a small bunch for my tank.

Brazilian Pennywort, hydrocotyle leucocephala

Yes it floats...I had to submerge it because when I didnt have fish I realized some mosquitos were trying to setup a base of operations on it. Ill probably float it again.

Its an excellent plant...very hardy, fast growing, and drinks nutrients directly from the water column.

[Darbex]

Thanks man

[TaTeR ToT]

yeah, i used to have some of that sp. of pennywort in my old 40g long.

its a gorgeous plant.
tank, fish, and the entire setup is awesome!

[Airjammer]

WOW!!! Beautiful tank

[OceanAquatics]

Well done Matt! Looks magnificent.


Greg

[thekarens]

Gorgeous!