Journal 62G AIO Dirty Soil Lagoon

[CincyScaper]

Right now I can only attest to its aesthetics and controls. I like it thus far, I can’t speak to plant growth just yet. I chose this one because of my propensity to lean towards island style scapes. I don’t typically plant the entirety of the tank, so lighting it edge to edge with full intensity doesn’t really make sense for my layout. This light will provide the most focus and intensity at the center of my island, and still provide enough spread to light up the edges of the tank to highlight the entire tank and fish. The cost was also a big factor, I potentially would have purchased the two T90’s but it would have cost me well over $400 whereas the single Z400 cost me $225 shipped. The Z400 comes with its own hanger as well, it’s not a separate expense. I would only caution mounting a light to the tank, I don’t like the chance of a stress fracture to the glass.

Ok thanks I am planning a similar island style scape will keep it in mind. On a different note, can you go through your process of making sure the aquasoil and the sand doesn’t mix. TIA

 

[Mr.Shenanagins]

Ok thanks I am planning a similar island style scape will keep it in mind. On a different note, can you go through your process of making sure the aquasoil and the sand doesn’t mix. TIA

No problem.

I built the scape first with the stone and wood. I like putting down egg crate or something similar to keep the rock off the glass. Others have used foam etc, but I like using egg crate because it also provides a little height and makes the planting area a tad deeper. Wherever there are gaps, in the past I have stuffed polyfill in there, but this time around I decide to use black filter foam and cut it into pieces to stuff into exposed areas. With this particular scape I did have some spots that were difficult to reach, and a large funnel helped get the soil into those narrow spaces.