1st timer set up

[fai]

Finally got the tank set up. It has been about 1 week. All plant seem to be ok except for the monte carlo which seem to be dying. Feel free to comment and input any suggestion.

Tank Dimensions: 35x21x23 cm
Lighting: UP Z Series Pro LED
No. of hours your lights are on : 9hrs
Substrate: ADA Amazonia

CO2 Injection Rate: ~1bps
Type of CO2: Cylinder
Method of Injection: diffuser

Other additives: SeaChem Prime

Age of setup: since 12 Jul 15

Chemical Properties
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pH : 6.4
NH4 (ppm): 2
NO2 (ppm):0
NO3 (ppm):5
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[fireblade]

wow! your soil is thick!!
good for planting...

[fai]

I'm using normal type Amazonia, then add a layer of powder type. By the way, can someone id the reddish plant and the one next to it. Thanks

[Shadow]

Myriophyllum tuberculatum maybe

[atwin]

Just curious on your scape. Any reason for the thick contours? What do you intend to keep?

[fai]

Just curious on your scape. Any reason for the thick contours? What do you intend to keep?

Well I think most advice from website, youtube or even other hobbyist is to have the soil thinner on the front and thicker at back to create the "depth". But I dont find that interesting.
What I'm trying to achieve with my scape is to also have sense of flow from the side.
So just for info front left is about 2.5cm thick and front right is around 8cm thick. Rear left is about 7cm thick and rear right around 8cm.

[atwin]

Well I think most advice from website, youtube or even other hobbyist is to have the soil thinner on the front and thicker at back to create the "depth". But I dont find that interesting.
What I'm trying to achieve with my scape is to also have sense of flow from the side.
So just for info front left is about 2.5cm thick and front right is around 8cm thick. Rear left is about 7cm thick and rear right around 8cm.

Oh, I see. Very daring scape. Looking forward to the progress.