400l brackish tank

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sunburst
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400l brackish tank

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hi guys ive scrapped my ideas off a dp or sap tank as i have just got a nice bargin on a 440l tank

i`m looking at getting some f8s and some bbgs in there and lots of plants

at the moment im undeciced on which substrate and plants to go with

ive noted from other forums that jave fern/moss does well in brackish conditions as will anubias and val

any suggestions are most welcome
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Re: 400l brackish tank

Post by yunachin »

I think a biotope would be appealing, having the sand and plant life similar to their native area. If that doesn't strike you...I am always partial to the black substrate as I think it makes the green of the plants and the puffers stand out.
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Re: 400l brackish tank

Post by jimi »

yeah puffers and sand work out well i have noticed
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