New to planted tank. Start 1ft tank.

**|squee|** · 8th Dec 2011, 09:01

I've seen ADA Powder at NA and Polyart. Not sure about the rest.

**Neondagger** · 8th Dec 2011, 09:28

Will go down to na tmr to get. I wonder if they got sell powersand? Seen them?

**felix_fx2** · 8th Dec 2011, 09:56

from what you mention, you got DSM? since already rooted should not be a problem.
My view just now is you didn't start DSM.
IMO:if it is good don't disturb

**Neondagger** · 8th Dec 2011, 11:23

I guessing if I used ada amazonia(powder) and powersand(s) as base then i will not have problem later when I add water if I need to root plants again. Going to order from fishybusiness. then continue my quest on the first planted tank. dun want to screw up

**marimo** · 8th Dec 2011, 16:30

I be buying Aqua New amazonia powder 9L for 1fit tank, $69.90 from fishy , we can share ! horray

**Neondagger** · 8th Dec 2011, 16:32

Haha really? I only want like 3litres

learning the hard way!!!

**marimo** · 8th Dec 2011, 16:37

ya but if u realised 3l packet is more ex

Get the 9l pack and you take 3l, i take 6l

**Neondagger** · 8th Dec 2011, 16:48

I buying next Monday. With powersand, bright k, step 3 and shrimp net together. I can buy first then give u the 6lr if u want

learning the hard way!!!

**felix_fx2** · 8th Dec 2011, 17:04

Originally Posted by marimo

I be buying Aqua New amazonia powder 9L for 1fit tank, $69.90 from fishy , we can share ! horray

Let me know the grain size and feedback. It cost more then the old Ada 2???

**marimo** · 8th Dec 2011, 17:29

I buying next Monday. With powersand, bright k, step 3 and shrimp net together. I can buy first then give u the 6lr if u want

awesome ! i be keeping the soil 1st then i found my rocks 1st.

Let me know the grain size and feedback. It cost more then the old Ada 2???

the powder granule is 1mm-2mm, it cost the same as amazonia II powder.

**Neondagger** · 8th Dec 2011, 17:40

[QUOTE=marimo;633311]awesome ! i be keeping the soil 1st then i found my rocks 1st.
Meaning? Cause I would buy above $100 I get free delivery. Will take 2x 1.5litre of distill water bottle to gauge then give u the rest. Ok?

**marimo** · 8th Dec 2011, 17:44

no was just saying i havent start my rockscape.. so the soil I buy to keep till I find my rocks

Yap I am aware of the $100 free delivery policy too. Your list of purchase after 9l soil sure hit $100

Yes just cut off the top of the 1.5 litre bottle then scoop out the soil to measure is relatively accurate..

Please clear your PM too. need to ask you where u stay, collection thks

**Neondagger** · 8th Dec 2011, 17:47

Where u stay?
If I recieve the soil by Tuesday. Can meet you from west to north. Tell me where most convinient for u

**Neondagger** · 8th Dec 2011, 17:51

Bro I got some rocks from the guy that sell me the co2 canister can selll u if u want. Whatsapp or sms me at 92993465.

**Neondagger** · 16th Dec 2011, 11:11

Sorry for never update post so long. $ constraint need to hold back the project.
Ytd night fishybusiness sent over the soil ytd night so excited!

The soil.

Root monster. Recommended by some hobbist

The powersand plus the amazonia new powder

After a while, I forgot to add the rock and think it's too flat. So I did slope and added a rock.

Stay tuned for more update next week.
Still thinking if I should get more lights. Next will getting whole set of ADA fert and new light tubes. I might get another ballast.
In the process of learning. painful but fun!

**marimo** · 16th Dec 2011, 11:38

the more PL light you put on the tank, the water will get hotter , then your fan will be redundant and evaporation gets faster
If unable to get temp down to below 28 deg, your plants may not do well too
as I see your tank already crowded with equip

its too challenging imo

**Neondagger** · 16th Dec 2011, 11:43

Ya. Maybe I try with 1 ballast first. Then if plant not growing then I add another ballast

In the process of learning. painful but fun!

**|squee|** · 16th Dec 2011, 16:40

Powersand and Aquasoil will give a lot of nutrients already. Imho you can save the root monster for later use in a few months time.

**marimo** · 16th Dec 2011, 17:40

izznt root monster for plants that depend more on roots , like Cryptocoryne i think ..
got to do homework ...

**felix_fx2** · 16th Dec 2011, 20:33

Originally Posted by Neondagger

After a while, I forgot to add the rock and think it's too flat. So I did slope and added a rock.

In the process of learning. painful but fun!

1 rock? or rocks still not yet added in?
IMO, you really don't feel the slope until you add rocks in, plus compare sideways...

from the angle of the last picture, i cannot see slope. Try taking a shot with the same angle as 2nd last picture. Your eyes can move around the tank but people looking at your photo can't.

BTW: Mobile phone camera?