newbie here
was thinking of startup with a small tank so I use my 1ft tank to grow riccia guess wat they now like dying and water very dirty after adding liquid fertilizer.
So do i need CO2 to let them pearl? do i need filter to clear the water?
HELP HELP HELP!
Don't be afraid of my duck!
As a rule, riccia requires Co2 injection plus fairly high (2 wpg at least) to thrive. May I suggest that you read this thread again as well as the nearby thread on low maintenance mini tanks AND a recent article posted in the Articles section on this same topic?
Hi Budak,
I was inspired by your article on the low maintainence 1foot tank.
One question interesting use of the java and xmass moss as the "foreground". I'm looking to achive a lawn effect with erect moss is that possible? If so, how did you secure the xmas and java moss on the foreground? Did you tie it to a piece of steel mesh? I have been peering into the picture you included in the article but I cant make out any hint of steel mesh on the bottom or did you just let it "settle" on the foreground.
Don't be afraid of my duck!
I had tried placing moss on a mesh grid initially, but it looked horrid so I removed the grids. The foreground is now a combination of Monosolenium and some mosses (xmas and java) which have intermeshed. What you could do is place the moss or liverwort evenly and sprinkle some gravel over them to weigh them down. After a while, they should get established and keep themselves grounded. Of course you should not have fishes that would disturb the mosses too much.
Hmmm.. I will try that..
In your opinion do you think erect moss will do well in this situation? Also, I know about the various planted tank shops like Plantas, Nature Aquarium and Eco Culture which one is likely to have a good selection of low light plants? I have been focusing on low light plants so I'm a little short on knowledge on where to pick up anubias and java ferns?
Don't be afraid of my duck!
I have not tried erect moss, so an unable to comment. But it should be possible..... another way of creating a textured look for the foreground is to tie the mosses to pebbles 2-3 inch in diameter and allow the mosses to spread out and over each other.
There shouldn't be much problem getting low light plants. With plants like mosses, java ferns, anubias, just buy the loose variety so that you can plant them as you wish in your own setup.
well, I have a 1 footer with glosso, christmas moss and riccia with no CO2...
yes they are doing well only that the glosso are not crawling but climbing..
btw, I got quite a number of fishes inside...
[quote:2b1c008622="revolushun"]Hmmm.. I will try that..
In your opinion do you think erect moss will do well in this situation? [/quote:2b1c008622]
I have both Erect and Singapore Moss growing very nicely on driftwood in my low maint, no fert 18" tank. In fact I think Erect Moss is one of the fastest growing moss if you give them enough light. I have another low maint 14" tank with Christmas, Singapore, Erect and Java Moss and the last two grow the fastest while Christmas the slowest. If you like your moss to grow well, add a fan, and keep fert to minimal or you will get algae in your moss.
Gan
I am been running a low maintenance 10 x 10 x (hgt) 14 inches tank for the past 2 wks. There is no CO2 and lighted by a 8w energy saving bulb. There are some java and erect moss tied onto a piece of driftwood. They are not dying but are not growing either. The temp. during office hrs is 26 deg. and 30 first thing on Monday when the office opens. PH in the tank is 7.4 and KH at 4 degrees. The water from the tap is also at 7.4. Is this normal? Will this tank take cherry shrimps? Any advise appreciated.
[quote:82614c1c7e="reefsin"]I am been running a low maintenance 10 x 10 x (hgt) 14 inches tank for the past 2 wks. There is no CO2 and lighted by a 8w energy saving bulb. There are some java and erect moss tied onto a piece of driftwood. They are not dying but are not growing either. The temp. during office hrs is 26 deg. and 30 first thing on Monday when the office opens. PH in the tank is 7.4 and KH at 4 degrees. The water from the tap is also at 7.4. Is this normal? Will this tank take cherry shrimps? Any advise appreciated.[/quote:82614c1c7e]
The pH and KH is ok.
You might need slightly more light. But try waiting a little while longer, since the plants are not dying. The moss might be adapting to the tank. If the moss has been grown emerse, they may take slightly longer to adapt.
BC
Thanks BC. If I do not add a fan over the weekend when the temp is 30 degrees, will the shrimps be able to take a 4 degree fluctuation?
i also have a 1ft tank and i have some questions. I've read that the over head filter is no good but i have it. should i change it? and what is a internal power filters? and for CO2, i use a tablet and will very slowly disslove into the water and provide CO2. Any one knows anything about it? and my plant are not doing very well. what should i do?
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