Farona Garden

[hencpu]

Wow nice tank and equipment!
Does East Ocean have 2 ft x 1 ft x 1ft tank?

Thanks, yes they do have a few sizes available.

http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=469476

[hencpu]

Great planting then, so I suppose those (glosso) at the background were spaced the same distance apart from each other on 1st day of planting & just that, they're now grown in to fill the gaps? They look great & neat.

I had always advocate people to plant glosso deeply, i.e. until the underneath of the leaves touch substrate surface. But only recently when I did it by myself when planting node-by-node, did I recall the effort required to do so. I did my planting when the water level is just a wee bit above the substrate surface.



I'd always wondered: how does one do spot-dosing underwater? Don't the solution always get circulated away almost immediately?

Yup, those in background were initially spaced more or less the same as front ones. Yeah, I planted them as deep as possible.

Anyway, here's the previous photo



Two week later...



Just turn off the filter for 10-15 minutes

[ralliart12]

...Yeah, I planted them as deep as possible...

May I know how thick was your substrate when you were planting the glosso?

[hencpu]

May I know how thick was your substrate when you were planting the glosso?

I think about 5cm. From bottom to top layer => polystyrene foam padding, Powersand special + Borneowild addictives, Amazonia normal, Amazonia powder.

[ralliart12]

I think about 5cm...

Hmm...2 inches then. I asked because I think the thinness of my substrate caused me to have difficulty planting the glosso, i.e. even though I'm using curved tip pincers, there's barely enough room for me to pull down the glosso & even lesser room to twist the tip of the pincer outwards to release the glosso's roots. Because I need to "un-pinch" to release the glosso's roots, & the substrate is so shallow, the whole chuck of substrate surrounding the glosso's upper part is also shaken when I'm "un-pinching" the pincer to release its roots.

I think about 5cm. From bottom to top layer => polystyrene foam padding, Powersand special + Borneowild addictives, Amazonia normal, Amazonia powder.

I'm using Old Sea Mud Powder, then a layer of GEX Shrimp Soil, then a layer a ADA New Amazonia AquaSoil Power-type. No additives. As my glosso ain't planted very deeply, a lot of new roots that are sprouted are reaching down into the soil, which is quite unsightly.

[friend688]

Hi Tam, you mean the transparent filter hoses? Yup, all from East Ocean.

You can order from Fishy Business too if you want tank & cabinet.

Do you know the best size for 3ft? I'm looking at 3ft length by 2ft depth by 1.8ft height. Incidentally does ADA competition have any tank size catergory? Any ideal?

Tam
96818811, contact me when free for a chat.

[hencpu]

Hmm...2 inches then. I asked because I think the thinness of my substrate caused me to have difficulty planting the glosso, i.e. even though I'm using curved tip pincers, there's barely enough room for me to pull down the glosso & even lesser room to twist the tip of the pincer outwards to release the glosso's roots. Because I need to "un-pinch" to release the glosso's roots, & the substrate is so shallow, the whole chuck of substrate surrounding the glosso's upper part is also shaken when I'm "un-pinching" the pincer to release its roots.

I'm using Old Sea Mud Powder, then a layer of GEX Shrimp Soil, then a layer a ADA New Amazonia AquaSoil Power-type. No additives. As my glosso ain't planted very deeply, a lot of new roots that are sprouted are reaching down into the soil, which is quite unsightly.

Is your pinsette big? Maybe its easier to use the thin one? I'm using this, eBay also got much cheaper ones.
http://www.gcshop-sg.com/product_vie...ipp=100&stm=-1

Maybe can try topping up with some powder soil on top of those glosso that aren't planted very deeply?

[hencpu]

Do you know the best size for 3ft? I'm looking at 3ft length by 2ft depth by 1.8ft height. Incidentally does ADA competition have any tank size catergory? Any ideal?

Tam
96818811, contact me when free for a chat.

Oh, sorry. I'm not very sure about 3ft as I'm still a beginner & my starting tank is only 1.5ft

I think its best to check with shadow as he's a very experienced aquascapers who took part in ADA competition many times.

[hencpu]

5 month old

[G&A Associates]

Tis is awesome...

[cherabin]

Is your pinsette big? Maybe its easier to use the thin one? I'm using this, eBay also got much cheaper ones.
http://www.gcshop-sg.com/product_vie...ipp=100&stm=-1

Maybe can try topping up with some powder soil on top of those glosso that aren't planted very deeply?

I think the Borneo Wild pro pinsette and pinsette are priced almost the same? Just out of curiosity, is this your personal preference of not having grip grooves on your planting pinsette?

[hencpu]

Tis is awesome...

Thanks

[hencpu]

I think the Borneo Wild pro pinsette and pinsette are priced almost the same? Just out of curiosity, is this your personal preference of not having grip grooves on your planting pinsette?

Yeah, its just a personal preference. I like the longer thinner section on the pinsette 18. The grip on the pro pinsette is also quite low & I dont really like to dip my hand too deep into the water when planting

[guppies_79]

Hi Thread Starter, very nice & impressive set up you have there
In fact, i am a newbie to aquascaping & your scape has given me the inspiration to create something similar . And i will be scrolling through your journal in the coming days to gather more tips.
I have intended to use the Shiruba XB303 as primary filtration too. Do you set it up as mechanical, biological or chemical fitration?
What filtration materials do you use?

[hiisoka]

i love this tank!
excellent pictures too