[FUTURE] Planted Tank Aquarium

[KevenBrendanLee]

Tank Specifics:
~ Size ~
45cmx35cmx45cm ( LxBxH )

~ Lights ~
Double Aqua Super Sun 12000K
Zonic 397mm 16w

~ Filter ~
Random Hang On Sponge Filter

~ Chemical Fertiliser ~
Leaf Zone
Flourish Iron
Flourish Excel

~ Substrate ~
ADA Amazonia

~ Fauna ~
Anubias Barteri
Java Fern
Java Fern Lace
Fissiden Fontanus


《 I will post updates when I start my tank next week. 》

[Urban Aquaria]

Just an observation, all the plants you are planning to use in your current list so far are those attached to objects, none are planted into the substrate... so its actually not necessary to use aquasoil (can use other inert substrates like sand as an aquascaping highlight), unless you plan to also add rooted plants to the rest of the tank.

[KevenBrendanLee]

Just an observation, all the plants you are planning to use in your current list so far are those attached to objects, none are planted into the substrate... so its actually not necessary to use aquasoil (can use other inert substrates like sand as an aquascaping highlight), unless you plan to also add rooted plants to the rest of the tank.

Plan to in the future, after getting more money xD right now I'm just using this as I got this ada soil few months back

[Urban Aquaria]

Plan to in the future, after getting more money xD right now I'm just using this as I got this ada soil few months back

I see, okay that's a good plan. Though do factor in the extra nutrients being released by the soil into the water column, and due to the slower growth and slower nutrient take-up rate of those initial plants, you may need to do additional water changes to remove excess nutrients (and control lighting) to reduce potential algae issues.

[KevenBrendanLee]

I see, okay that's a good plan. Though do factor in the extra nutrients being released by the soil into the water column, and due to the slower growth and slower nutrient take-up rate of those initial plants, you may need to do additional water changes to remove excess nutrients (and control lighting) to reduce potential algae issues.

Kk
But I will minimise trying to do WC as I tried before and it took way longer for the tank to be cycled.
How long do you suggest having the lights on for my plant types?
Thinking of having otos to help me if I have algae issues.


Edit:
OOh I forgotten that I was sold a bottle of starter bacteria by Alvin from Aquatic Avenue, used half for my previous tank

[Urban Aquaria]

Kk
But I will minimise trying to do WC as I tried before and it took way longer for the tank to be cycled.
How long do you suggest having the lights on for my plant types?
Thinking of having otos to help me if I have algae issues.


Edit:
OOh I forgotten that I was sold a bottle of starter bacteria by Alvin from Aquatic Avenue, used half for my previous tank

It really depends on the plant types in your tank... with slow growing plants like anubias, java ferns and fissidens, they tend to get attacked by algae quite easily if there is an imbalance of light and/or nutrients in the tank, so water changes help in part to balance the nutrient levels. The tank may take abit longer to cycle, but at least it could help to minimize algae issues.

For those type of plants, i would usually start with 6 hours photoperiod initially, and then gradually increase or decrease from there, see how they fare.

Otos can help eat soft green or brown algae from tank glass or plants, but they don't consume filamentus algae (ie. hair/thread algae), BBA, BGA, GDA or GSA, so you may also look into introducing other livestock like shrimps/SAE/nerite snails to help manage those other types of algae if they appear.

[KevenBrendanLee]

It really depends on the plant types in your tank... with slow growing plants like anubias, java ferns and fissidens, they tend to get attacked by algae quite easily if there is an imbalance of light and/or nutrients in the tank, so water changes help in part to balance the nutrient levels. The tank may take abit longer to cycle, but at least it could help to minimize algae issues.

For those type of plants, i would usually start with 6 hours photoperiod initially, and then gradually increase or decrease from there, see how they fare.

Otos can help eat soft green or brown algae from tank glass or plants, but they don't consume filamentus algae (ie. hair/thread algae), BBA, BGA, GDA or GSA, so you may also look into introducing other livestock like shrimps/SAE/nerite snails to help manage those other types of algae if they appear.

Isn't the hair thread algae the cute cute furry thingys ?

[Urban Aquaria]

Isn't the hair thread algae the cute cute furry thingys ?

The short fuzzy ones that cover rocks and wood are usually called green beard/brush algae (GBA?)... those are quite welcomed by some aquascapers.

It's the long stringy types that are more common and tangle amongst all the plants that really annoy everyone.

[KevenBrendanLee]

The short fuzzy ones that cover rocks and wood are usually called green beard/brush algae (GBA?)... those are quite welcomed by some aquascapers.

It's the long stringy types that are more common and tangle amongst all the plants that really annoy everyone.

Ahhh I want that green beard
damn cute

[fireblade]

I can supply you with lots of green beard or hair algea!

Ahhh I want that green beard
damn cute

[KevenBrendanLee]

I can supply you with lots of green beard or hair algea!

If it is on a granite or dw ( but not those deteriorating type one ) then I don't mind

[fireblade]

no.. I supply loose form :P

[KevenBrendanLee]

no.. I supply loose form :P

Hahaha then nvm

[KevenBrendanLee]

[UPDATE 10 APRIL 2015]
• Went to purchase some hard scape /caves for my upcoming fauna in my tank that I am redesigning. This include:
1 Large Stone Cave
1 Long Clay Tunnel Cave
1 Small Broken Clay Vase Cave

[KevenBrendanLee]

[UPDATE 16 APRIL 2015]
-> Cleaned out the tank, then start out my tank and added water with fertilisers.
currently waiting for water to clear out. Milky colour

" Photos " will be added soon

[KevenBrendanLee]

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Post Setting Up! A bit cloudy now as it is still filtering.

[fireblade]

AM I right to say that you filter intake is inside a vase? that might cause a little problem in filtration in future as there might not be enough intake space to suck the debris...

[KevenBrendanLee]

AM I right to say that you filter intake is inside a vase? that might cause a little problem in filtration in future as there might not be enough intake space to suck the debris...

Yeah because the suction always sucking up my soil that's why

[KevenBrendanLee]

Water Tested Date: 16 April 2015
1st day of Fishless Cycle

Hardness: 5°dGH
Nitrite: 0.0 - 0.5ppm
Nitrate: 0 - 10 ppm
Ammonia: 0.5ppm
pH: 6.5 - 7

[fireblade]

what kind of filter are you using? cannot shorten the pipe?