My 30x30x30 planted cube

[bluedempsey]

Hi, this is my 30x30x30 planted cube

hope you enjoy.







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Size: 30x30x30 (cm) aprox 23 liters

Filter: Atman HF100 hang on

Light: 2 PL Azoo 7w 7200K + 1 PL Azoo 13w red

Substrate:
on the bottom:15% laterite, 10% earth worms castings, carbon, sand.
on top: 3cm normal gravel

Temp: 24-26 degrees

Fertilization: EI
KNO3 + KH2PO4 + Flourish

Plants:

Glossostigma elatinoides, eleocharis minima, echinodorus tenellus “amano”, hemianthus micrantemoides, didiplis diandra, limnophila aromatica, anubias nana “nana”, ludwigia arcuata.

Animals:

2 Crossochelius siamesis
4 Caridinas japonicas
1 Macrotocinclus sp.

regards

Ricky
Buenos Aires - Argentina.

[Phillipians]

goodness, i think that is one heck of a tank, WOAH ! btw any co2 injection?

[Thirteen]

ur foreground was damn lush and thick..very nice~any tips for how u done tat? did u keep ur temp below 26 by keeping ur fans 24hrs??

[Thirteen]

i forgot one thing..how long does it took you to reach that state since first planted??

[bluedempsey]

Thanks..

Phillipians: co2 is presurized directly into the inlet of a mini power head inside the tank, about 1 bps, 35ppm co2.

Thirteen: i´ve strugled a lot with glosso in my other tanks to get a tick carpet, but in this case was easy, i dont know why. Just try to keep your co2 leves about 35-40 ppm, a good fert regime and lots of light. That carpet is 1 month old since planted.
i dont use fans, is winter here in Argentina.

sorry my english

regards

Ricky
Buenos Aires - Argentina

[AquaEssentials]

Really terrific. Great inspiration for those looking to keep a slightly smaller aquarium or cube!

[bluedempsey]

thanks ricahrd

i´ll post more pics of the evolution soon

Ricky
Buenos Aires - Argentina

[CT]

Very Very Nice tank..

[Fei Miao]

That's a beautiful tank, I like the colours. Thanks for sharing

[stmoo]

man... that is a very nice tank.

[anttz]

Look at the L. arcuata soooooooooo red. Well done.

[Phillipians]

do you think placing the arcuata more to the centre will allow a more distinct focal point of the tank ? The MM is amazing btw it looks very healthy

[arclaveus]

Goodness gracious! Wad a beauty! Cheers mate!

[bluedempsey]

Thanks to all

Phillipians: yes, you are right, i think the tank needs a more definited focal point, maybe adding a little piece of wood will help, will see...

thanks guys for your coments

i´ll post more pics soon

Ricky
Buenos Aires - Argentina

[dq88]

Very nice and healthy plant