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    Re: Reborn of a neglected tank

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    Hi saint888,

    nice tank, your water is very clear, good job!
    Sorry to hear some of your dhg didn't make it.

    I understand the normal size substrate you used is quite difficult for planting but it's actually a better choice than the powder type.

    I used the powder type for my tank, I must admit planting is a breeze compared to yours but I later found the powder type had a much shorter life span than the normal type. My tank has been running for 10 months now, the top 1cm of the substrate has already broken down to a muddy mess lol. I'm sure yours can last longer.

    As for the dhg I'm guessing the reason why they didn't survive is because you add your amano shrimps too early.

    I read amanos had a bad reputation of being very itchy hand, they tend to dig and dig and dig under the carpet for scraps, so if the carpet is not firm enough it gets uprooted easily.


    I might be wrong here but I'm guessing your dhg might have been disturbed, stressed, up-rooted then planted back too often until they decides to give up.


    I'm making this assumption because when I was setting up my tank, the mc was much firmer than my dhg, if there's a accidental up-rooting it's always the dhg, some of my dhg patches didn't make it because of this.


    So I think if you're adding new dhg to further expand your carpet I suggest the removal of the amanos for a month, let the plant's roots establish first before bringing them back. Meantime you can cover their workload by doing more scraping, bushing and wc for your tank.


    For the algae on the tank corner i always use a systema soft toothbrush to brush them away before wc.

    Cheers!











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    Re: Reborn of a neglected tank

    Thanks for the tips jc Koh, guess its part of the learning curve which sometimes it’s frustrating and yet eventually fulfilling when the tank turns out the way you wanted.

    May I know know what soil you are using? Currently i’m using 100% ANS soil, cos I have used it before and it doesn’t break down as easily, but I’m not sure how fertile is the soil in the long run, or maybe even does contain sufficient nutrients for carpeting plants.

    Quote Originally Posted by j.c.koh View Post
    Hi saint888,

    nice tank, your water is very clear, good job!
    Sorry to hear some of your dhg didn't make it.

    I understand the normal size substrate you used is quite difficult for planting but it's actually a better choice than the powder type.

    I used the powder type for my tank, I must admit planting is a breeze compared to yours but I later found the powder type had a much shorter life span than the normal type. My tank has been running for 10 months now, the top 1cm of the substrate has already broken down to a muddy mess lol. I'm sure yours can last longer.

    As for the dhg I'm guessing the reason why they didn't survive is because you add your amano shrimps too early.

    I read amanos had a bad reputation of being very itchy hand, they tend to dig and dig and dig under the carpet for scraps, so if the carpet is not firm enough it gets uprooted easily.


    I might be wrong here but I'm guessing your dhg might have been disturbed, stressed, up-rooted then planted back too often until they decides to give up.


    I'm making this assumption because when I was setting up my tank, the mc was much firmer than my dhg, if there's a accidental up-rooting it's always the dhg, some of my dhg patches didn't make it because of this.


    So I think if you're adding new dhg to further expand your carpet I suggest the removal of the amanos for a month, let the plant's roots establish first before bringing them back. Meantime you can cover their workload by doing more scraping, bushing and wc for your tank.


    For the algae on the tank corner i always use a systema soft toothbrush to brush them away before wc.

    Cheers!











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    Re: Reborn of a neglected tank

    Hi Saint888,

    Im using the ADA amazonia powder type for my tank, I had never used the ans soil before but based on the growth on the mc it should be alright. And your water is so clear, looks like their 30 days clear water guarantee is really no horse run.


    The reason I use ADA amazonia is because it's well-known for bringing the ph and the water hardness down.
    One of the problems with an iwagumi scape is, the rocks will slowly increase the water hardness of your tank overtime.
    The soil acts like a buffer to temporarily counters the problem.


    I'm not sure about the nutrients value in my soil, nutrients and fertilizers are my weakest subjects. Our fellow aquarist jackychun is very good at this. If there's anything regarding these subjects, he's one of the best guys to ask around here.





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    Re: Reborn of a neglected tank

    Accidentally hoot another tank

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    Re: Reborn of a neglected tank

    Its ok bro i got 3! Haha

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    Re: Reborn of a neglected tank

    Haha.. phew.. then i am not so bad.. btw how’s your hydropiper, was thinking of growing in the new tank.. is it difficult to grow? Need chiller?

    Quote Originally Posted by Fujisasuke View Post
    Its ok bro i got 3! Haha

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    Re: Reborn of a neglected tank

    I'm trying to find a good planted aquarium substrate, which one are you using?

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    Hi Jaxtn, I’m using ANS soil, this is a local brand. I chose this due to the fact, it can hold it’s shape longer, but nutrient wise I’m not too sure, but I’m ready to inject root tabs in case i need to.

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    I'm trying to find a good planted aquarium substrate, which one are you using?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saint888 View Post
    Haha.. phew.. then i am not so bad.. btw how’s your hydropiper, was thinking of growing in the new tank.. is it difficult to grow? Need chiller?
    Hydropiper? I'm not growing any bro so cant comment on that haha

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    Ahh.. sorry.. i mixed up with another forumer.. hows your tank going?

    Quote Originally Posted by Fujisasuke View Post
    Hydropiper? I'm not growing any bro so cant comment on that haha

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    Re: Reborn of a neglected tank

    Quote Originally Posted by Saint888 View Post
    Ahh.. sorry.. i mixed up with another forumer.. hows your tank going?
    Which tank? Haha the newest one only the background plants are doing well, ug are surviving but havent decided to spread yet.. weird

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    Re: Reborn of a neglected tank



    Added long hair grass
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    Nice one


    Quote Originally Posted by Saint888 View Post
    Accidentally hoot another tank


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    Quote Originally Posted by Saint888 View Post
    Accidentally hoot another tank

    I like your accident!


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    Re: Reborn of a neglected tank

    Haha.. gotta start planning again

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    I like your accident!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Saint888 View Post
    Haha.. phew.. then i am not so bad.. btw how’s your hydropiper, was thinking of growing in the new tank.. is it difficult to grow? Need chiller?
    Great addition... Time for some aquascaping fun again. Do you where they sell hydropiper? Thinking of trying this out. Believe their leaves are smaller than gloso right? Thanks.

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    Hi i think i saw it at east ocean one week plus ago.. yah time for aquascaping fun.. hopefully i will do it slow this time.. slowly research, slowly setup

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    Day 37th, after trimming, tall hair grass was also trim down, due to melting
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    Day 44, hair grass starting to grow back after heavy trimming one week ago. Growing very slowly.
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    Re: Reborn of a neglected tank

    Your tank so clean and clear! Envy envy

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