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[desmondekker]

Which one do you think I should show for the AQ ADA? Cause I need to submit by the 15th

i like the over-blown background in the first picture. a familiar scene travelling eastbound to work in the morning

[shrimppaste]

Ah. Thanks Blue. I guess I'll stick to the first one then

[Aquanoob]

Adrian, correct me if I am wrong. I recall in your winning scape last year, the Cyperus helferi is also all the way to the top of the water surface.

never let the plant grow till the water surface, it will be greatly deduct alot of points if you send for competition, at least 2-3" below it, you can push them lower before you took the photo. still need to do some fine trimming.

[Shadow]

That is different plant, Cyperus helfery, valis nana, E.vivipara would look better is grow all the way to the surface

There is no specific rule, sometimes stem plan can also look nice if grow all the way to surface.

[blue33]

That is E.vivipara, they usually scape in this manner, they are difficult to trim and they grow super fast. If you notice they are being pull to front and form a curve down. Depending on the scape you created also. For stem plant usually it has to be below water surface or create a very slope front till the back end just touches the water surface.

Adrian, correct me if I am wrong. I recall in your winning scape last year, the Cyperus helferi is also all the way to the top of the water surface.

[jd_man]

I love the flooring. I tried planting it last time but it just never grow and spread. How did you do it??

[shrimppaste]

Err nothing special really. Just plant a lot right from the beginning. Like a pencil lead size every 1cm apart. Do like a checkerboard pattern. THen you just wait for it to grow. Most importantly, you must know the plant's requirement. It would do better in low temperature etc.

[shrimppaste]

Ok, since I ave posted my scape here, I am going to announce it here first. I am going to take away all my plants from the back. And replace all with Cryptocoryne Balansae. So is there anyone who would want these plants? They are ludwigia Arcuata on the left and Ludwigia Brevipes on the right. Please let me know. I am taking them out tonight

[Aquanoob]

Adrian, thanks for the explanation. If I am asking stupid questions that is because I am still learning.

That is E.vivipara, they usually scape in this manner, they are difficult to trim and they grow super fast. If you notice they are being pull to front and form a curve down. Depending on the scape you created also. For stem plant usually it has to be below water surface or create a very slope front till the back end just touches the water surface.

[blue33]

No worries. Everyone is learning, including me.

[Fei Miao]

This tank looks fantastic! I like the textures

[shrimppaste]

Hi. Thanks thanks!

[TyroneGenade]

Nice to see the Ludwigia brevipes can be used to good effect as a back ground plant. Mine is growing pretty well. :-)

[shrimppaste]

I have always loved Brevipes. I simply love the brevipes at Polyart. It is so neat. I can't seem to keep mine neat like that.

[shrimppaste]

Hi everyone, I am selling this tank as a set. Anyone interested please message me at 98578476. Only thing missing to start running is a filter as I need to use the filter for my new tank.