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a good start, i would say, varieties of plants!
just asking, are you intend to do anything to the DW?! tieing any plants on it?!
and introduce plants to your forground be better.
Hi folks
This is my 3 footer. I just trimmed the plants and decided to post before and after shots. As always your comments and constructive criticism will be valued. Many thanks.
Before the Trim.
After Trim - should fill in quite nicely now.
Thanks for looking.
a good start, i would say, varieties of plants!
just asking, are you intend to do anything to the DW?! tieing any plants on it?!
and introduce plants to your forground be better.
Yes I am planning on adding moss to the DW. Here in South Africa there are no forground plants available except for Lilaeopsis and I hate that stuff (Or more accurately it does not like me
south africa, nice knowing you! Just want to know are there lots of planted hobbyist, and hows the trend there?!?!
in recent talks, u might have heard of pellia, US fissiden...etc, can try it out!
well, if your area there have some unique flora and fauna, be sure to post it out and share with us, thanks!
Hi Richietay
There are alot of aquarists here and the hobby is booming but there are only a very small handful of us that keep planted tanks. Of course I am trying my best to promote the trend here on local forums. Hardware like co2 compressed gas is difficult to find and also very very expensive, in fact you have to RENT a bottle of co2 from a gas company and pay per month for it. So everyone here is mostly using DIY or else they convert old fire extinguishers into something more useful for the plants
There is a local carpet plant here called Marsilea but it is not available at local fish stores and its illegal to collect it! I tried to get some Fissidens and Riccia over here that was posted from a fellow hobbyist in the Netherlands but it was stopped at customs!!!! They are VERY strict here with the importation of flora and fauna. So we have to do the best with what we have available.
Yes there are beautiful biotopes here in South Africa, later this year I plan on making a round country trip to some of the more interesting places, and yes of course I will post the pictures when the time comes
Nice chatting with you, cheers for now.
Kindest Regards
Cameron
cool idea to use the old fire extinguishers. Converting them to co2 tanks? Will be great if you happen to have any pics of themOriginally Posted by Happy Camper
There are alot of aquarists here and the hobby is booming but there are only a very small handful of us that keep planted tanks. Of course I am trying my best to promote the trend here on local forums. Hardware like co2 compressed gas is difficult to find and also very very expensive, in fact you have to RENT a bottle of co2 from a gas company and pay per month for it. So everyone here is mostly using DIY or else they convert old fire extinguishers into something more useful for the plants
wow, the tank is really beautiful... and i agree with richietay, perhaps a bit of shorter vegetation in the foreground would enhance the taller, wavy stalks at the back
all the best!
Sure:
http://www.guppiesforyuppies.co.za/c...&KW=extinguish
Scroll to the bottom of the page, you will see a pic.
For the flora and fauna, maybe you can check with the customs in your country.. seek some permit.... and the person sending oso has to send the certificates.... this is what i think...
but you can keep trying until the day they dun catch you,...
Maybe you might want to start something which is close to a South Afican biotope? I think that would be interesting... Something different...
Yes there are beautiful biotopes here in South Africa, later this year I plan on making a round country trip to some of the more interesting places, and yes of course I will post the pictures when the time comes
geez! I'm really impressed by it!
Thanks for the pic!
Sure:
http://www.guppiesforyuppies.co.za/c...&KW=extinguish
Scroll to the bottom of the page, you will see a pic.
Vincent, thats a nice suggestion and one I have considered before. Problem is you need permits and have to go through loads of red tape. Everything here is monitored VERY closely by conservation specialists. I want to show you guys some pictures of the freshwater streams and ponds from the Knysna forest. I'm sure you will like it alot.
So no one selling or cultivating those plants available in native South Africa?
Guess I understand the concerns by the environmentalist... Especially when your country has such a diversed animal wildlife...
The plants need to fill in lots more
Yup, I'll post updates when its thereThe plants need to fill in lots more
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