Sharing my 2ft planted tank

[hOcKie]

My 2ft java fern tank.


Lights- 2x36W PL
Plants- Java fern, Java moss, Hairgrass, Cryptocoryne Wendtii
Fishes- Harlequin rasbora, Albino n Pepper Cory, 1 SAE, 1 Chinese Algae Eater, 3 Otos, 3 Yamato shrimps...
Filter- JAQNO Neo-501
5L CO2 tank, 1 Bubble per sec
pH 6.5

[eviltrain]

thumbs up for you. very nicely done.

[Shadow]

not bad, can post the tank spec? Interestingly your java fern leaf does not grow pointing to the front, did you selectively trim it?

[hOcKie]

not bad, can post the tank spec? Interestingly your java fern leaf does not grow pointing to the front, did you selectively trim it?

Yes, i selectively trim it to get the shape.

[sfk7]

wow, 2x36 PL over 2ft low tech tank. Most would consider that high wattage.

Mind sharing your fertilisation regime too? And water change? You must be doing something very right!

Nice pleasing scape there.

[blue33]

That is not very high watts actually, is just nice. I'm using 96W on 2ft tank. I've even try 120w on 1.5ft tank.

Btw that's a good scape you have achieved there. Regular trimming will stimulate new growth of your plant, it will get better and nicer as it goes.

[hOcKie]

wow, 2x36 PL over 2ft low tech tank. Most would consider that high wattage.

Mind sharing your fertilisation regime too? And water change? You must be doing something very right!

Nice pleasing scape there.

3/4 water change once a week. Then add 4ml LUSHGro-Aqua and Oceanfree Crystal clear after that.

Thanks for the comments!

[Shadow]

light, CO2 and fert dosing, this is not considered as low tech tank

[sfk7]

ahh... there's CO2. That's what missing from the equation when you mentioned it was low tech.

Whatever it is, its a pleasing scape.

[hOcKie]

light, CO2 and fert dosing, this is not considered as low tech tank

Oh ok, maybe low tech to me because my tank used to look like this..
It was quite a headache. Had to trim once a week, if during busy period, plants overgrow, block light, fishes die.. happened twice already..

ahh... there's CO2. That's what missing from the equation when you mentioned it was low tech..

sorry for the misquote..

[sfk7]

Hockie, you sure have some green fingers there!

Nice lush growth.

Anyway don't think we meant any ill, just wanted to further our knowledge in keeping aquatic plants green and lush like yours, especially when you mentioned low tech which usually means without co2. Well, it got me curious.

But no matter. Both pictures look good.

[James_C]

nice tank, though I think quite symmetrical.

[BFG]

3/4 water change once a week. Then add 4ml LUSHGro-Aqua and Oceanfree Crystal clear after that.

Thanks for the comments!

This is a good habit to practice.

[hOcKie]

Anyway don't think we meant any ill, just wanted to further our knowledge in keeping aquatic plants green and lush like yours, especially when you mentioned low tech which usually means without co2. Well, it got me curious..

Hey no problem. I learnt something too. Thanks

[Salphur]

Hockie, nice tank that evolved from the last time i saw at your place.

Welcome back to AQ!

Dongz.

[hOcKie]

Hockie, nice tank that evolved from the last time i saw at your place.

Welcome back to AQ!

Dongz.

Hey thanks! Ya, the last time, it was the PL light problem.
Next time don't buy brand-less PL light tubes. Not enough light, even though it looks bright, plants dying..

[ranmasatome]

Can see that your plants are very happy..

[feide]

nicely done, your java moss the looks great
Notice that you have a white tubing connected to the surface skimmer, mind to share what is that for?

[|squee|]

Nice! If not for the fish, I'd think it was a 3ft at least.

[Shadow]

Next time don't buy brand-less PL light tubes. Not enough light, even though it looks bright, plants dying..

Probably because do not h ave the right spectrum