4 Ft Planted tanks

[sanjaypills55]

Hi all just started a 4 ft planted tank... left fishes after 2 weeks cycling

Suggestion & comments, criticism are fully welcome

one adult size discus will be introduced next weekend

Water still a bit cloudy

[jamesneo]

What's that on the right side? Look like moss wall?

[sanjaypills55]

Hi James,

yeah i put a tree bark wall.. & put java moss on it.. will have to wait for the moss to hold & grow on the bark.. Will try take a closer picture on the weekend

[jamesneo]

Hi James,

yeah i put a tree bark wall.. & put java moss on it.. will have to wait for the moss to hold & grow on the bark.. Will try take a closer picture on the weekend

I see. Why not shift slightly to the back to cover partially the filter pipe. Once the moss is mature, the filter pipe will not be very visible then. Just a suggestion

[sanjaypills55]

yeah its a nice idea... i cant try to cover some of it.. but some will still be exposed.. cause the inlet pipe is connected to surface skimmer...

[dr_enigma411]

What is the big plant on the right side of the tank? It was already so big when u bought it? It's beautiful, will make a good centerpiece.

[sanjaypills55]

I think its calledAmazon Sword Plant. When i bought it , it was small with few leaves... it got bigger in 1 or 2 years.

Thanks, Yes i does look beautiful & green

[dr_enigma411]

Where did you get the tree bark from? Does it degenerate easily in water?

[sanjaypills55]

I got if from the LFS near me... i have seen other LFS carry it too
No it doesnt wither so easily... but its hard to put it in the tank.. if u dont fix it well
it will keep floating up....
Took some more pictures of the new tank

[Fishy Business]

Your pictures of the new tank can't be displayed properly. Do check it.

[sanjaypills55]

yeah..somethings wrong with the attachment

[sanjaypills55]

http://youtu.be/gps4_IqQE_Y

Uploading a short video of my 4 feet planted tank..

Open for suggestion / constructive criticism

Thanks

[Aquanoob]

Quite a simple but tidy scape. You have any intention of putting some foreground plant as the front patch is quite bare?

[sanjaypills55]

Thanks Aquanoob..
Yeah i agree... As u see i did put some grasses.. but they don't seem to be doing well.. at least i don't see them multiplying


Any suggestion on foreground plants that grow easily

[Aquanoob]

There are a few low tech foreground plant that you can google and see which one is more suitable for your scape. Marsilea Hirsuta is easy but I don't think will suit your scape. You can try those grass-like plant like Dwarf Sagittaria, Echino tenellus, Hairgrass, or my recent favourite non-demanding Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis. Or you may try the more challenging Glosso and HC

[sanjaypills55]

Thanks Bro for the suggested foreground plants.
Most LFS dont even know the names of plants they sell..

Probably will go to Jalan Kayu this weekend.. they have lots of varieties of plants. Will pick some & try. :-)

[sanjaypills55]

MY LFS suggested using half inch layer of fine ADA aquasoil on the foreground.. & the foreground plants will do better

So heres my attempt.. hope it works out...what do u guys think?

[sanjaypills55]

Its been almost a month & i don't see any growth in my Hair grass.. either Hair grass is a difficult plant or my light & nutrients are not enough..

I will wait for some more time..then consider getting some less demanding foreground plants

[Peanut8787]

Share with us your tank details. Etc lighting, co2, fert dostage

[sanjaypills55]

Tanks size 4ft X 2Ft X 2Ft..
Lights:T5 Aquazonic 4 Tubes X 39 Watts- Light is on for about 12 hours everyday
CO2 Cylinder: i set it at 1 Bubble per 1 or 2 second
Filter: Fluval Fx5

I add Seachem Trace elements & Florish Excel every week after 30 % water change
You can see from my video posted earlier... i have a big discus & few angels & cardinal tertras