Hi All,
Ok. Attempting this planted adventure the 2nd time. Failed miserably the first as the tank was not fully cycled.
I have removed all the recycled ADA soil and replaced them with Lapis, using JBJ brand as base fertilizer...
First day.... I am waiting patiently for the water to cycle and will start planting maybe next week. Induced some bacteria powder to expedite the process. Meanwhile, would appreciate your comments on the intended layout and my plan is to have lawn, (glosso or mini hairgrass) on the right. Some downoi and nana petite on the trunks and side of rocks.. cannot think of tall stem plants at the moment
Plan to have some moss on the branch (boring stuff from a newbie) but i am keen to try this moss growing challenge out...
Seems like the rock and Bogwood is abit out of proportion ....ideas?
Last edited by Flowerhfanatic; 24th Sep 2008 at 22:29.
actually you should cycle together with your plants. Not fully cycle will probably kill your fishes not your plants.
anyway, my opinion would be, put the big rock on the left horisontally, put the wood behind the rock, and more rock and you will have hardscape similar to the ADA winner number 3
Is the light blue or your background blue? the water color seems to be blue
thanks shadow, actually i thought of doing so too but havent got any plants yet.... the water is bluish because of the impurities in the glass i think... i am only using those normal aquarium glass not starphire typewhere its alot whiter and clearer...
will go back and tilt the rock to see if it pleases the eyes... thanks for the input!
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Regards,
Ct
My interest has wandered! Do U?
Impurities cant be blue, abit strange to me?Originally Posted by Flowerhfanatic
thanks shadow, actually i thought of doing so too but havent got any plants yet.... the water is bluish because of the impurities in the glass i think... i am only using those normal aquarium glass not starphire type
will go back and tilt the rock to see if it pleases the eyes... thanks for the input!
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Are you using a blue light tube?
-LM-
Newbie in this exciting hobby
bro blue and luncheon meat, i am actually also not exactly sure - will update with a less blueish pic soon cos water has cleared up..
can be because of your camera white balance setting
i think its the water - but what do you guys think about this?
My interest has wandered! Do U?
Try to use same type of rock, it will look more consistence.
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Try to use same type of rock, it will look more consistence.
agree but thot that these rocks eventually be covered with moss and riccia.....
My interest has wandered! Do U?
Oh! Then is ok.agree but thot that these rocks eventually be covered with moss and riccia.....
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i have ordered the following
plan to get some stem plants that i saw at colorful but could not identify them wonder if they are difficult plants and some glosso too... that i missed out and some tiger lotus....
what else? need your help
ok finally, planted the tank.
First day (Sept 29, 200, quite a historic day as the stock exchanges crashed worldwide
but life must go on...
2nd day - Water stabilised a bit..
side views:
Riccia wrapped around some round stones. dont know if this is the correct method. i got the plastic nets from Navel Oranges that i bought from NTUC.
HC, i dont know how to plant them, the big patch is attached to a coconut shell actually and i try to level it against the gravel. the rest are kept submerged as i sprinkle a bit of sand over the top... no idea..
Taiwan moss and windelov, think i did better in tying them this time.
Downoi, i am very keen get this right... the first attempt was a disaster, melted like a candle...
Tiger Lotus. plants starting to look better as the plant on the right (can help to ID please) started to open up this evening...
Thanks for viewing and i am open to comments... any? Thanks in advance!
Very nice, and great photo skills bro.
feels great. very nice.
very nice setup. looking forward to see your tank when it matures!
-LM-
Newbie in this exciting hobby
Is that Glossostigmas in the picture? if it is, then planting it that way is surely not right. Correct me if im wrong. Any commetns from other bros here?
-LM-
Newbie in this exciting hobby
thanks shots were from my under utilised D80 Nikon. Hopefully we will get the chance to see this tank mature.... then i will print myself a cert to be a certified basic aqua planter (Novice level)
wah bro nice set up there,... good try
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