ideas for an amazon theme?

Delphine · #1 (**permalink**) 03-16-2009, 09:54 PM

Now I know that this is not the right forum for this, but unfortunately we don't have a forum for aquarium. I am hoping to build a atleast 20G natural aquarium for my corys with real plants.

I am just completely in the dark and am hoping for some tips and hints on how to even start this daunting task.

pleasepleaseplease..pleaseee...

froggsong · #2 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009, 12:55 AM

I'm going to move the off topic posts into a new thread. It really isn't fair to complete ignore the original question. I'm sorry I sent the thread spiraling out of control!

Delphine · #3 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009, 10:41 PM

Oh, thank you very much. I was wondering why there was one other post. I hope I can find to help I am looking for.

Austin · #4 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009, 11:41 PM

Where is the new thread..

kyryah · #5 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009, 11:48 PM

I really wish I could help, but I am a reptile person, unfortunately, not a fish person, lol.

I do have some pretty amazing google skills that I will attempt to put to use for you, however.

Kristina

kyryah · #6 (**permalink**) 03-19-2009, 12:12 AM

Here is a definition of an Amazon themed tank -

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These are normally well planted tanks featuring species such as Echinodorus spp. and making extensive use of driftwood, which gives the water a characteristic yellowish tint. The population is formed by elegant "focal" fish like Discus, Angels and Rams, contrasted with feisty shoals of Tetras and Cories, and complemented by an occasional Loricarid (pleco) and/or other more rare/exotic species.

Fish Tanks of September '05 at The Age of Aquariums - Tropical Fish

Here is a tank that has cories, but you would definately want less fish for a 20g. I would maybe add 5-6 tetras to the cories that you already have. They school nicely and are very colorful.

Fish Tank of September '05 - Tank 4 at The Age of Aquariums - Tropical Fish

I think the tank above is pretty, but I would personally like to see a large piece of driftwood as the central focal point. I agree about that distinctive yellow color to the water, I think it is attractive in some instances. The link lists what plants were used, that should be a good resource.

This one is pretty too, still not enough driftwood IMHO, lol.

Fish Tank of September '05 - Tank 3 at The Age of Aquariums - Tropical Fish

I think the Amazon Sword plants are beautiful, and definately a given for a themed tank. Java Moss, Java Fern, Nymphae lotus, and Nymphaea stellata would be great too.

Hope this helps!

Kristina

(ETA: I think the OT posts got moved to Off Topic.)

marilu · #7 (**permalink**) 03-19-2009, 10:17 AM

Hi Delphine!

I'm not into aquariums, but if you google aquarium plants or water plants you might come up with some surprising results. I just googled and found this:
Aquarium Photo Gallery

Good luck with your projects!

Delphine · #8 (**permalink**) 03-19-2009, 12:08 PM

Wow, thanks alot Kristina. This is way more than I hoped for.
I pick up the empty tank I bought on Craigslist this Sunday so hopefully after I get it I can start planning for how I want to plan it out.

I am sure that everyone is on the edge of their seat to see what I edge up doing with the tank. Righttt... Lol

Delphine · #9 (**permalink**) 03-19-2009, 01:02 PM

Kristina, you were right. I absolutely loved tank 3. I will have to work that into my tank design.

kyryah · #10 (**permalink**) 03-19-2009, 01:23 PM

Glad that I could help!

Kristina