Some new Pics

**Happy Camper** · 20th Mar 2006, 17:32

Took some pics to share. Comments are always welcomed.

Here is the 3 foot. Doing ok but thinking of shutting down soon.

Update of 10 gallon Cacautoides tank, only females left in this tank

Cherry Shrimp and Riccia

Here's a new scape on the Nano, 'Sunrise'

Another shot of the Nano

Here's my Nano greenhouse

I propogated an African Violet by taking a leaf and placing on top of some Java Moss. The Moss acts as an anti-bacterial base, therefore the leaf (explant) does not degrade and new shoots develop along the stem.

Here's a shot with the lid off, you can clearly see the new shoots that have developed.

Thanks for looking.

Regards
Cameron

**avant** · 20th Mar 2006, 22:51

May i know what is that filter you are using for your Cacautoides tank?

**the_r0ck** · 20th Mar 2006, 23:29

Originally Posted by avant

May i know what is that filter you are using for your Cacautoides tank?

Looks like the Hagen Elite Stingray seriesi of internal filters.

**avant** · 20th Mar 2006, 23:47

ah...thanks...certainly looks like it...
is it available in singapore?

**Happy Camper** · 22nd Mar 2006, 14:01

I don't think its a Hagen filter, off hand I can't remember exactly what make it is. I'll check tonight and let you know.

Kind regards
Cameron

**kradeij** · 22nd Mar 2006, 18:51

Hi, how do you create the sunrise background for the Nano tank 'sunrise'.

Looks good.

**Happy Camper** · 22nd Mar 2006, 18:59

I got the idea from Norbert over at APC. Take a blank white sheet of paper and place about 10cm from back of tank. Shine a light onto the paper and take a picture. Easy.

**kradeij** · 22nd Mar 2006, 19:12

Thanks bro. Ha ha... suddenly got an idea for a new tank...

White sands, corydoras, and a type of stem plant which looks like coconut tree, with the sunrise background.

But no $$$! ARGH!!!!

**Happy Camper** · 22nd Mar 2006, 19:26

Hee

Sounds good, be sure to post some pics when its done.

Regards
Cameron

**cs_sg** · 22nd Mar 2006, 23:59

Hi Cameron,
That's a really neat idea for a mini green house for propagating the african violet!

I am propagating some of my african violets too but so far, I only plant the leaf cutting when I see roots developed from the dipping method (dip the leaf stalk in the water until first sign of roots).

Did you make any holes on the bottle cap for the cover?
Can you share how long it took before the plantlets developed?

Cheers.

**Happy Camper** · 23rd Mar 2006, 14:51

Hi there

This method seems to work very well for African Violets. There is no hole in the cap for ventilation, the sawed off bottle top just fits into the drip tray. The moss has been layed on top of a very thin layer of normal potting soil. I squirt about 12ml of fish tank water into the container every week. This is just enough to cover the top soil but not enough to submerge the moss. The leaf is just placed on top of the moss. I lift the lid once every 2 days or so just to get some fresh air in there. It took about 3-4 weeks if I recall correctly before the new shoots started developing. There are about 8 shoots on the above picture. You need to separate them with a sterilised razor blade and then place back into container until roots develop. They are then ready for the planting and 'hardening off' stage.

So you like African Violets too huh?

Kind Regards
Cameron James

**Happy Camper** · 23rd Mar 2006, 14:57

Hi Avant

It is Indeed the Elite Stingray filter. I honestly don't recommend it for anything other than extra circulation. It does not do a very good job!

Kind regards
Cameron

**avant** · 23rd Mar 2006, 22:10

Hi Happy Camper, thanks haa...
Well... I guess it just looks pretty

Thanks for the info! Cheers!

**cs_sg** · 24th Mar 2006, 00:32

Originally Posted by Happy Camper

Hi there

This method seems to work very well for African Violets. There is no hole in the cap for ventilation, the sawed off bottle top just fits into the drip tray. The moss has been layed on top of a very thin layer of normal potting soil. I squirt about 12ml of fish tank water into the container every week. This is just enough to cover the top soil but not enough to submerge the moss. The leaf is just placed on top of the moss. I lift the lid once every 2 days or so just to get some fresh air in there. It took about 3-4 weeks if I recall correctly before the new shoots started developing. There are about 8 shoots on the above picture. You need to separate them with a sterilised razor blade and then place back into container until roots develop. They are then ready for the planting and 'hardening off' stage.

So you like African Violets too huh?

Kind Regards
Cameron James

Hi Cameron,
Thank you for the detailed reply

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Yes, I like the African violets alot

. here's a pic of one of my 2 pots.
I place it above the HOB filter where it catches good sunlight from the window

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I'll try your method of propagating.

Cheers.