My setup

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    Hi guys
    So having started my venture into the planted tank world two weeks ago, with the help of my local store I have put together a setup with the following.

    180l juwel tank

    "high Tec" CO2 system I'm still getting clued up with the correct names , so please bare with me and my scarce details.
    2x 35w t5 tubes.(1 nature light and the other is a high lite )

    I'm using the standard juwel 1000 pump I got with the tank.
    Aqua tetra air pump

    Flourite black mixed with flourite black sand
    Aquavitra range

    fish wise
    9 x Cardinals
    7 x Golden pencils
    4 x thread fin rainbows

    Plants
    HC for my carpet
    And the others I can't remember the name of right now.


    I don't own a camera so my cellphone is all I have at the moment.

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    Re: My new setup

    Welcome aboard Destriere

    For a new kid on the APSA block you are hitting the ground running.

    Good Luck and enjoy

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    Welcome! Nice tank!

    Get yourself the Juwel reflectors they make a huge difference in the amount of light your plants get and you dont get blinded every time you open the cover.
     
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    Hey JP01
    This is a Juwel Tank......... forgive my ignorance, but I would have thought the reflectors came as standard equipment??

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    Nope you have to buy them separately
     
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    Heck............ who knew???
    Thanks for the heads-up!!
     
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    Re: My new setup

    bud, Sams actually sell them, they differ from the normal reflectors..
     
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    Re: My new setup

    I have managed to pick up one reflector but finding another in Durban is a tricky affair.
     
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    Don't get all palsie palsie / condescending with me Pleco Boy - we're having a fight aren't we?

    I know about the reflectors - I have them all over the place - I just thought that when you purchased a Juwel - you'd be getting ALL their good stuff............ that's all.
     
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    Ask the guys where you bought them from to Order for you all the Juwel products come from Durban through Marltons.
     
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    Just an update on my tank. The fern on the right doesn't fit but I don't have anywhere to put it just yet.
     
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    Awesome just fit a back ground and you will have a tank that will hold it's ground in TOTM!
     
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    Weldone on the tank looks great especially seeing its your first attempt
     
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    Thanks guys.
     
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    Being able to grow a go carpet is the bank mark for lots of ppl.. So well done!
     
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    Congrats. :icon_thumright:
     
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    just a quick update. Ran out of CO2 for 3 days without my noticing so the HC took a big knock, but is slowly coming right again.
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