I’m mostly a lurker here but have decided to start a journal of this tank so I can keep up with its changes. It has been set up since May 2023. Seems like most of you are high tech/ Dutchies so it’s a bit intimidating but here goes …
100 gallon Planet Aquarium tank and cabinet
Oase Biomaster 600 and 250
Finnex HLC lights
Pool filter sand
Inkbird controller
That’s about it.
Pearl gouramis, Rasboras, Corydoras, Otocinclus, RCS, a few ramshorn snails here and there.
I started off using PPS Pro with GLA ferts but am now trying front loading macros (thanks @GreggZ ) and Burr Micros (thanks @Burr740). 20% weekly water changes. Some of the plants have recently been moved here from other tanks so still have some growing to do. They have been sourced from all over - from our lowly local PetSmart to the pinnacle of @Burr740.
Using RO since our tap has a TDS over 800 and tastes like … yuk. Can’t imagine the fish and plants would be happy with it.
Totally open to any and all feedback or suggestions!

100 gallon Planet Aquarium tank and cabinet
Oase Biomaster 600 and 250
Finnex HLC lights
Pool filter sand
Inkbird controller
That’s about it.
Pearl gouramis, Rasboras, Corydoras, Otocinclus, RCS, a few ramshorn snails here and there.
I started off using PPS Pro with GLA ferts but am now trying front loading macros (thanks @GreggZ ) and Burr Micros (thanks @Burr740). 20% weekly water changes. Some of the plants have recently been moved here from other tanks so still have some growing to do. They have been sourced from all over - from our lowly local PetSmart to the pinnacle of @Burr740.
Using RO since our tap has a TDS over 800 and tastes like … yuk. Can’t imagine the fish and plants would be happy with it.
Totally open to any and all feedback or suggestions!