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One of the Black Neons has died. Possibly of stress. He was wedged behind one of the CO2 diffusers. There were no visible signs of disease.

This is the initial setup after the move to our new house. It was setup in a bit of a hurry to avoid having the fish in buckets any longer than necessary. Amazingly all 50 fish survived the transfer and bucket time. This tank was dubbed the “swamp” tank because it reminded me of the swamp behind one of the house’s I lived in when I was younger.

Aquarium Specs

Type: 40 Gallon Breeder
Lighting: Coralife Aqualight 36″ 96W 50/50
Filtration: Hagen Fluval 304 Canister
Heating: Rena Cal - Top Light 100W
CO2: CO2 Natural Plant System By Hagen (x2)

Substrate:

Eco Complete
Builder’s Sand

Plants:

Hair Grass
Java Moss
Jungle Val.
Sagitaria Subulata

Fish:

Peppered Cories (x9)
Panda Cories (x3)
Black Sail Cories (x4)
Schwartz’s Cories (x1)
Albino Cories (x15)
Otocinclus (x8)
Black Neon Tetras (x10)

This tank was actually setup over several days prior to Sarah and I moving into our new house. The 40 gallon breeder aquariums are by far my favoite tank to work with. They’re just the right size. This tank is one of two 40 gallons in my home office. This tank has been dubbed the “Grass” tank because the Java Moss looks like a grassy hill now that it has filled in.

This was the first time I worked with Glossostigma, Riccia Fluitans, and Willow Moss.

Aquarium Specs

Type: 40 Gallon Breeder
Lighting: Coralife Aqualight 36? 96W 6700°K
Filtration: Hagen Fluval 304 Canister
Heating: Visi-Therm Stealth Heater 150W
CO2: CO2 Natural Plant System By Hagen (x2)

Substrate:

Eco Complete

Plants:

Hair Grass
Java Moss
Glossostigma
Riccia Fluitans
Willow Moss

Fish:

None at initial setup