Latest update on my 45cm rockscape

[williamng]

It has been 8 weeks since I started my setup. All the plants are growing pretty well except for some green/ brown algae on the wall. I will indicate my tank parameters inclusive of the retailers in () in case anyone is keen to get similar stuff.

My tank parameters/ equipment: -

1) Tank size: ADA cube garden 45cm x 27cm x 30cm (Purchase from Acro-Asia but can order from Biotope)
2) Light: Magnum II 36W PL Light set x 2 (Purchase from NA)
3) Filter: Eheim ECO 2234 (Purchase from Petmart)
4) Substrate system: Bacter 100, Clear super, Penac W, Penac P, Tourmaline BC (Purchase from Biotope in loose form), Power sand s (Purchase some leftover from Biotope), Aquasoil II - 9kg
5) Catalina CO2 tank with solenoid - From my old setup
6) Lighting duration: 7hrs
7) CO2 injection: 1-2bps for 7hrs
Liquid fertilizer: Brighty K, Step 1 (1ml every alternate days), Green gain (1 drop every alternate day) - All can be purchased from Biotope
9) Rock: Ohko rocks (Purchase from NA)
10) Plants: 1. E. Tenellus, 2. Spiky Moss (Purchase from Biotope but available in most places)
11) Fish/ Shrimps: 20 Boraras Urophthalmoides, 2 Yamato shrimp, 5 Oto (All purchase from Biotope), 5 CRS (Purchase from Bro SianSian in forum)

Enjoy the pictures: -





I feel that the tank is still not ready as yet. I still need to trim the E.Tenellus and make it shorter and more compact. Hopefully, it can be completed within the next 4 weeks

[zoombee]

stunning scape...really nice and simple

[tcy81]

Getting ready for ADA contest ?
maybe you can let the E. Tenellus at the background of the bigger rock to grow abit taller to create more depth ?

[williamng]

Currently trying to trim the plants to achieve what I want. Hopefully, it can be done.

[williamng]

Zoombee

Your tank arrived?

[zoombee]

Zoombee

Your tank arrived?

nope not yet...probably end week.. didnt go for ADA because cannot seem to ship in time. I went for a customed 60cm x 40cm x 40cm (12mm thickness) braceless instead. 12mm for better insulation as I am intending to run my chiller at 23 degrees for CRS

[jacian]

Nice. Looks great.

[Shadow]

Bro you are ready for ADA 2008, application closed on May 31st

http://www.adana.co.jp/_e_contest/

[dwgi32]

Nice setup, bro.

[williamng]

Thanks for all the comments.

[williamng]

Hi Zoombee

I thought there is a 60cm x 30cm x 36cm ADA tank standing on the rack of Biotope? I am keeping CRS at 27degC. I seriously wonder whether it is really needed to drive the temperature to 23degC? The water will be very cold.

[Cpark188]

Hi bro, very nice setup and good chance to win if you take part in ADA contest for this year. Give yourself a try and represent AQ to win a prize and be proud for our community.

[williamng]

Hi Cpark188

Well, there are many great participants. I have looked at the hongkong entries for 2007 and I believe they will be stronger in 2008. I will give my tank 4 more weeks to develop and probably give it a shot to gain some experience. Hopefully all of us in AQ can learn together and be better as a team

[torque6]

apologies for the late response. NIce setup.

[Fei Miao]

beautiful scape for a small tank

[zenscape]

Hi Cpark188

Well, there are many great participants. I have looked at the hongkong entries for 2007 and I believe they will be stronger in 2008. I will give my tank 4 more weeks to develop and probably give it a shot to gain some experience. Hopefully all of us in AQ can learn together and be better as a team

Hi William, the pictures are now perfect as it is if you intend to keep the plants low. Very impressive layout and looks calm and tranquil to me. Good chance for top prize

I like the white background picture. Erm.. take out the oto before another final shoot.

[williamng]

In terms of photographer, I feel there is a lot of room for improvement. I wonder those familiar with photography can give me some comments to improve?

[AQUASAUR]

Hi, folks
As William asked me to take a look here and say something about…
I want to confess something honestly to all of you:
Actually, I’m not an Aquascaper… and I’m not clear about all the criteria connected with that aqua-genre,
especially about the ADA competition!
I got plentiful of tanks(more than 60), but most of them are mainly functionally than aesthetic arranged…
Much are overstocked and plants are just for background…
other - just “plants-jungle” of growing plants for future decoration…
So, I’m not the man, who could give any professional advice about!
About the photos…I’m not a professional Photographer too!
Honestly, the photos at all, in that small resolution absolutely don’t satisfy me!
I like the BIG Photos with enough impressive details on it…especially the macro ones!
Then I can tell you what is my suggestion about…
Sorry, that I couldn’t be useful for this case.

[benny]

For photography, the image can be further improved by flooding the tank with light, especially the foreground. Currently, a large part of your rocks are in the shadows. More water turbulence on the water surface will also add to the picture.

The monochrome version does not work well.

Cheers,

[o2bubble]

bro, your tank almost ready, congrats!!! Hope to see your tank in top 10 in ADA contest 2008! cheers!