Project 1: Back-breaking rescape in mind

**AquaObsession** · 12th Jun 2008, 17:35

Got 2*150watts solite clip on, red tiger lotus, more crypts, blyxa japonica, nana petite, 1 other plant that look like a star grass. I forgot the latin name already.

Will post a picture tonight if possible.

Cheers, Christophe

**d2sign** · 12th Jun 2008, 17:49

Originally Posted by AquaObsession

Hi Christophe, may I know what barb is this and where you get from? Very colorful and nice looking barb!

**AquaObsession** · 12th Jun 2008, 18:34

It can grow to quite a big size, i think around 15-20cm as well. I think the name is tinfoil barb. Not very good in planted in initial stage. They like to nib at plants.

Got it from seaview.

Cheers, Christophe

**d2sign** · 12th Jun 2008, 18:48

Thank for the info, will pop by seaview when free.
Inspired by your layout and always want to setup a similar one, found this while doing research, just to share with you.

http://www.aquadesign.pl/galeria_182_02.htm

**AquaObsession** · 12th Jun 2008, 20:09

A promised, here is a picture of the tank.

Day2

sign, i got itfrom seaview more than a year ago.

Cheers, Christophe

**d2sign** · 12th Jun 2008, 20:16

Since he like to nib at your plants, do you consider to sell it cheap or give away?

**AquaObsession** · 12th Jun 2008, 20:30

nopes, I like that fish too much to sell. Had 8 of them in all, but due to certain circumstances, lost 7.

They do eat shrimps as well.

Cheers, Christophe

**Jervis** · 12th Jun 2008, 20:46

Wow i see 2 MH there... are you using a chiller?

**AquaObsession** · 12th Jun 2008, 21:16

Yes, these were my addition today. Solite brand, clip on (or clamp on) model, 150 watts, 6500k.
The clip on really make it a nice feature. Can you it on 3 ir 5 feet if I change tank one day.

Another reason for MH lights is now I have no limitation on the type of plants I can put in. Previously I think I would have a hard time growing glosso, HC or APP, etc etc. With these lights, I can try all my design, if I have a good back doctor, or a good massage

No chiller! Just one fan. I have no place to put a chiller. And having a chiller connected to filter is so troublesome for me. I used to have a chiller a few years ago.

I believe temperature will not increase that much. They are quite a distance from the tank, about 1 feet. Read before temperature will not increase that much on a thread, maybe by Goodoo (cannot remember). The fan will help bring it down, but then again it will certainly translate into more evaporation. Guess water top up will be about 3-5 litres a day.

Cheers, Christophe

**zenscape** · 12th Jun 2008, 22:01

Power double MHs and congrats on your new toys! The tank is certainly brighter than previously posted. Initially your eyes may feel hurt if you look at your tank too long but will get used to it

Why not invest in another fan to blow the other MH

**Jervis** · 12th Jun 2008, 22:17

And I'm sure the shimmering effect is priceless

And if the brightness of the MH does hurt your eyes you can change the bulb to ADA Green Bulb

I saw one planted tank in Aquaforest (Tokyo) using the green bulb... it's so soothing to the eyes... love it!

**zenscape** · 12th Jun 2008, 22:28

Originally Posted by Jervis

And I'm sure the shimmering effect is priceless

And if the brightness of the MH does hurt your eyes you can change the bulb to ADA Green Bulb

I saw one planted tank in Aquaforest (Tokyo) using the green bulb... it's so soothing to the eyes... love it!

Another poison!

But it is close to S$200 for a bulb!

**Quixotic** · 13th Jun 2008, 02:37

Originally Posted by AquaObsession

Not tinfoil barb for sure. Probably Puntius arulius (or one of the similiar looking species).

**AquaObsession** · 13th Jun 2008, 09:36

$200 bulb... hmm not at the moment.

I may invest in another fan, if I see the temperature rising.

I kind have a good feeling for this tank. Hoping now the E.tenellus spread faster than they are being uprooted

Cheers, Christophe

**d2sign** · 13th Jun 2008, 11:41

bad fish bad fish

**CK Yeo** · 15th Jun 2008, 17:46

Off topic, but there is a whole tank of Puntius aruliusat seaview. No colours of course.

ck

**AquaObsession** · 18th Jun 2008, 11:33

A lot of my E.tenellus has been uprooted. But, waiting impatiently for those that are still in the substrate to spread.

New leaves are coming out as 'red leaves', also indicating the strong lighting.

Cheers, Christophe

**ct13** · 18th Jun 2008, 12:24

Where did you got this 2 MH from? mind pm the price too?

Thanks in advance.
Ct

**AquaObsession** · 10th Jul 2008, 11:37

Changing concept a little bit, because I am unable to get a nice lawn of E.tennelus. Most of them being uprooted, and those that are left have their leaves being nibbed.

But my red lotus, crypts and java ferns are doing well.

So introduced yesterday a lot of stem plants at the two sides. trying to get hold of stem plants, because in the past I had some issues with getting them grow in the right 'shape'. Meaning equal distance between the leaves (on the vertical)

Will post a picture tonight. I will need help to ID the plants

Cheers, Christophe