Attempt 2

[RoyKoh]

Hi bro, I just reattempt planted tank no.2
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Still learning , hope to do a better scape but rocks are expensive

[felix_fx2]

roy, what light tubes are those... T5? reflection made it hard for me to tell.
decent way of planting keep it up

[RoyKoh]

Felix that's T5. 24w X 2. Not sure is it sufficient enough.

[RoyKoh]

Updated . after the water clear up .

Added some more plant which I believe is glosso .. the right side still look empty.

[felix_fx2]

Felix that's T5. 24w X 2. Not sure is it sufficient enough.

If your not in a hurry to see results, most 1st few tries we all want to see fast results noticeable with the week but 2 x 24w T5 you may see results you want on week 3-4.
The background you add will grow faster.

btw, you making all-stars rojak tank already. HC+ glosso + HG. i find HC + a small bit of HG looks the best. Glosso creep slow on places where HC has matured. Real story i have now with trying HC + glosso.

[RoyKoh]

Not in hurry to see result just worry in the end no result or fail .

This is more like a practice and training tank for me as I still new to plant. Not sure what plant combination is best.

I want to make iwgumi style but will do that when I have more budget for rock and lily pipe.

As for Co2 I on 1bps through tout the day . will that be a problem ?

[felix_fx2]

then, you can see how fast each of these plants grow under this lighting condition.

1bps is ok, but most people will try use solenoid and control using timer. save co2 and for some it maybe too risky for livestock when not in photoperiod

Sent from my GT-N7105

[RoyKoh]

then, you can see how fast each of these plants grow under this lighting condition.

1bps is ok, but most people will try use solenoid and control using timer. save co2 and for some it maybe too risky for livestock when not in photoperiod

Sent from my GT-N7105

Yup, but my itchy finger want to get the UP pro Z led.

I also bought a CO2 tank with solenoid but need to top up .. currently still no fish inside tank . fishless cycle . . Many fish has died and make me realise how important water cycle are ..

Will post update pic later when I end work.

[RoyKoh]

Day 8

HC not growing much at least not dying.. Glosso growing upward. Discover my rock has some kind of brown/black stuff covering it . can be remove by siphoning with tube though.

[felix_fx2]

Glosso growing upwards... clear sign it is reaching for better source.
HC might be stunted, the last time i used 2 x t5 my HC in that tank never spread never die also & that went on for months ...

[RoyKoh]

I see, so what I can do now is improve lighting or increase the height of the soil? I just order a pro z LED. Will see how it goes.

[RoyKoh]

Bros , I got question . I off my filter today and won't be back for a day . but I recall reading somewhere on web saying that the bio media will restart because the BB will die off due to lack of oxygen or something like that. Is that true ? I couldn't recall where I read that article.

[Shadow]

Its true, BB need oxygen. Why do you turn it off?

[thebaldingaquarist]

I have 3 suggestions, for your consideration.

1. remove the light stands and put the light on the tank glass
this will reduce the distance between light source and HC. not much in absolute terms but it might help the glosso.
2. move either the output of the filter or the position of the diffuser, such that the output from the filter disrupts the CO2 bubbles.. swirling it around if possible.
this will help better CO2 dissolution.
3. point the output of the filter 35-45 degrees downwards. reducing water ripples.
this will help retain more dissolved CO2 in the water.

my 2 cents.

[RoyKoh]

Its true, BB need oxygen. Why do you turn it off?

I was trying to replant my tank then times up for work . have to stop everything halfway .

[RoyKoh]

I have 3 suggestions, for your consideration.

1. remove the light stands and put the light on the tank glass
this will reduce the distance between light source and HC. not much in absolute terms but it might help the glosso.
2. move either the output of the filter or the position of the diffuser, such that the output from the filter disrupts the CO2 bubbles.. swirling it around if possible.
this will help better CO2 dissolution.
3. point the output of the filter 35-45 degrees downwards. reducing water ripples.
this will help retain more dissolved CO2 in the water.

my 2 cents.

Thanks for the advice . can't do 1 because my tank is rimless . My outlet is directly pointing at my diffuser. I had ordered a UP Pro Z Led . still on its way, hope it will improve the growth.

[RoyKoh]

Redo

[thebaldingaquarist]

Looking good!
I will save my comments to myself on the layout. not a iwagumi expert.

[RoyKoh]

Thanks , this is hardly any layout. Waiting for my paycheck to get better rock . not happy with my rocks currently.

[qngwn]

hard to find nice rocks in singapore, if you find nice rocks, hard to part with the money you'd be paying for them.

where did you order you up z series led from? only the 36cm is available..