2013 New Project

[chocolatelala]

Another interesting website to read about lighting for aquarium.
http://www.americanaquariumproducts...._Lighting.html

Sorry, something wrong from the link I post. this should work.
http://www.americanaquariumproducts...._Lighting.html

[Shadow]

But the way, I like your idea of the clear surface skimmer for Lily Pipe(flowing version). did you manage to made one yourself?

idea only, no time to build yet

[youdontknowme]

looks like the ikea shelf is still alive !

[chocolatelala]

looks like the ikea shelf is still alive !

Haha... youdontknowme,
The ikea expedit shelf, don't even show a single sign of stress with my 200kg tank!



I been keep my 2' tank on the same ikea expedit shelf(without any support) for close to two years.
if anyone keeping tank below 2.5ft. I can ensure you will last for years... just make sure you wipe away the water and keep the shelf dry.

[felix_fx2]

I been keep my 2' tank on the same ikea expedit shelf(without any support) for close to two years.
if anyone keeping tank below 2.5ft. I can ensure you will last for years... just make sure you wipe away the water and keep the shelf dry.

If never keep dry, aging will kill it in no time.
PS: the reflection from your door or what ever the other light source is spoiling your photo

[chocolatelala]

If never keep dry, aging will kill it in no time.
PS: the reflection from your door or what ever the other light source is spoiling your photo

Hi Felix,
Thank you for the advise. I took the shot early morning when sunlight reflection came through my side window.

Here the update on after 42 day (weeks 6)



All the plant grow like crazy. After I changed the light tub to SaveOne. If you compare last few pictures I posted. I removed some plants from the foreground. I think look better.
Added 10 green shrimps two days ago. Good news they all survived. Plan to add more shrimp this weekend.

Both in and out lily pipe fully covered by Aglae Read some post from this forum on Marina brand lily pipe brush. I went down to C328. they all Sold out Anyone know where can I buy the same brush to clear my lily pipe?

[inrewind]

I got mine from Seaview a few days ago. Works like a charm for me!

[chocolatelala]

I got mine from Seaview a few days ago. Works like a charm for me!

Thank you. Will drop by seaview later.

[bravobb]

Very nice... I guess the new light bulb is more suitable for plants.

[chocolatelala]

Very nice... I guess the new light bulb is more suitable for plants.

Thank you.
I will recommend The SaveOne T8 energy saving tube for all aquascaping enthusiasm. They really work much better than the normal T8 tube. The only problem is that whoever wants to convert their normal T8 tube to SaveOne Tube, they must remove all the ballast.

[felix_fx2]

you can modify from those bottle brush, daiso also have. if cannot find then diy.

btw, so much better the shot

Sent from my GT-N7105

[chocolatelala]

you can modify from those bottle brush, daiso also have. if cannot find then diy.

btw, so much better the shot

Thank you Felix.
I went down to Seaview and bought it this morning. I will say is Prefect brush to clean lily pipe.


I also bought 10 Sakura shrimps.

[jrt]

impressive aquascaping skills. but i personally prefer substrate that are darker in colour like amazonia or soil. Lapis gravel give it a not so natural looks to the tank. but overall the plantings is impressive

[chocolatelala]

impressive aquascaping skills. but i personally prefer substrate that are darker in colour like amazonia or soil. Lapis gravel give it a not so natural looks to the tank. but overall the plantings is impressive

Thank you. I'm still leaning for everyone here.

[blue33]

The BIG mistake on this setup is the soil you used which is the most crucial of all. In terms of colour and plants grow, etc...

[mincedmeat]

I think it is better that you provide constructive comments on what he did wrong than just pointing a mistake without providing suggestions? It would help his learning, our learning.

[chocolatelala]

The BIG mistake on this setup is the soil you used which is the most crucial of all.

Hi Blue33, please advise how can I improve my currant setup? I plan to add more plants. hope will hear from your professional advise soon. Thank you

[blue33]

"The BIG mistake on this setup is the soil you used which is the most crucial of all. In terms of colour and plants grow, etc... "

I think it is better that you provide constructive comments on what he did wrong than just pointing a mistake without providing suggestions? It would help his learning, our learning.

[chocolatelala]

"The BIG mistake on this setup is the soil you used which is the most crucial of all. In terms of colour and plants grow, etc... "

Dear Blue33,

Thank you for your advise. Will try to improve the color and plants grow. Any suggestion what kind of plants I should add or remove to make it look better in color?

[blue33]

What i mean is the colour of the soil and the soil you use is not ideal for planting. The colour of the soil alone already distract the overall view, the focusing becomes the soil instead of the scape. For rooting plant, this soil is totally out.

Dear Blue33,

Thank you for your advise. Will try to improve the color and plants grow. Any suggestion what kind of plants I should add or remove to make it look better in color?