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Natrery
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@TIRTHA..
u just have to take it one step further..  ..i hope you dream is just one step away...
@nayak
I actually want it to be forest like aquascaping...rather than garden...  ..u know like the 4 footer at Madan Sir's place.. |
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Natrery
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| Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:34 pm Post subject: Re: My First ADA PLanted Tank PICS/ Week 4 Pics |
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| T2CHATTO wrote (View Post):
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In Dutch style they follow BG, MG and FG distinctly with terrecing and you will get high contrast of colors there. Mostly Stem Plants.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
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MG, BG AND FG???  |
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| Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:45 pm Post subject: Re: My First ADA PLanted Tank PICS/ Week 4 Pics |
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Navaneeth,
Enjoy what you are doing and forget the rest 
Regards,
Nayak. |
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Natrery
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| Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:48 pm Post subject: Re: My First ADA PLanted Tank PICS/ Week 4 Pics |
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thanks Nayak, and before i get the lighting fixture from harshal, will let u know!
u can come and pick up the killies..or if u free tomorrow or sunday u can drop in anytime...i will be at home! |
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:24 am Post subject: Re: My First ADA PLanted Tank PICS/ Week 4 Pics |
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| Natrery wrote (View Post):
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I actually want it to be forest like aquascaping...rather than garden... ..u know like the 4 footer at Madan Sir's place..
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If you want that Navneeth, do your water changes regularly, carry on with regular dosing. Minimum pruning to avoid stem plants shading the lights.
Don't bother about what anyone says. Don't look to add all and every plant you see.
JUST LET THE PLANTS GROW ( Say it like "who let the dogs out"). 
In 6-8 months you'll be there.
I am glad you like my tank I simply love it. |
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Natrery
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:28 am Post subject: Re: My First ADA PLanted Tank PICS/ Week 4 Pics |
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@Madan Sir
Thanks, Sir. U were the inspiration for me to start a planted tank along with advise from nayak and Adip..and harshal also..
I think i was bitten by the planted tank bug when i came to your place... |
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:47 am Post subject: Re: My First ADA PLanted Tank PICS/ Week 4 Pics |
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HI Navaneeth,
Very nice growth! I 'm sure your tank will look stunning when the moss grows.
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Surya |
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Natrery
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:10 am Post subject: Re: My First ADA PLanted Tank PICS/ Week 4 Pics |
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i have a small querry!
now i have 3 types of moss growing on the drift woods...
1. is on the drift wood which is on the left side.
2. the other is on the branch in the middle...
3. the third is on the third piece of drift wood on the right side..
my querry is should i keep them so close together, because when they grow they might grow above one another or should i keep them apart???
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surya_niki
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:16 am Post subject: Re: My First ADA PLanted Tank PICS/ Week 4 Pics |
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Hi Navaneeth,
It might not be a good idea to mix moss as it would be difficult to seperate them once they grow. Leaving a little space will be a good idea and also it will help you in triming them for good growth.
Well thats what I think..... will wait to hear from others.
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Natrery
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:21 am Post subject: Re: My First ADA PLanted Tank PICS/ Week 4 Pics |
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| surya can u take a look at the PICs and let me where else can i keep the other two drift woods?? |
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| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:51 am Post subject: Re: My First ADA PLanted Tank PICS/ Week 4 Pics |
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Hi Navaneeth,
I'm realy not good at aquascaping. But if it had be my tank I would move keep move the wood where there is enough light as moss tand to do well under bright light. Guess you could try moving the right side wood a little to the front and the left side too. Cant realy make out if the center wood is resting on either of the woods or not? Thats my opinion.
ANd the above could be acheived if you move the forground plant little more to the front. You would have enough space in the middle to play aroud with the drift wood to see if you could acheive some better looks.
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Surya
Reagrds,
Surya |
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Natrery
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| Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:50 am Post subject: Re: My First ADA PLanted Tank PICS/ Week 4 Pics |
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as advised by madan Sir, moved the Cabomba behind the drift wood..everythings doing goo..carrying on with the dosing and the regular water changes...will be getting the lighting fixture from harshal on wednesday..will update the pics once i get everything set..
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Natrery
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| Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:44 pm Post subject: Re: My First ADA PLanted Tank PICS/ Week 4 Pics |
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Ok.guys..Great news..just recieved the Lighting fixture from harshal today!  ....fitting and finishing have been perfect as always..the tank looks really good under the new lights..  ...
and my parents are coming from U.S today so that was just in time....and guess what a SONY 12MP digi Cam is here.. ...will load the pics with the new Cam ASAP...
Small update on the Tank.
i noticed a huge amount of hair algae on the moss which is on the drift wood in the middle.. did a 50% water change and removed ir with a tooth brush...any more suggestions as what should i do next??
The lighting is 4 tubes of 52w Each,
1. two tubes of 6500' Kelvin
2. one tube of 4500' Kelvin
3. one tube of 8500' kelvin
4. one tube of 4500' ( which is slightly yelllow in color)
i forgot to ask harshal about the lighting period??8 hours???
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| Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:24 pm Post subject: Re: My First ADA PLanted Tank PICS/ Week 5 update |
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Navneet waiting for the pics. Im sure with help from the experts around you, the tank will be worth the effort and a good surprise for your parents.  |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:22 am Post subject: Re: My First ADA PLanted Tank PICS/ Week 5 update |
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The easiest way to fight algae is, have water circulation all over the tank. Algae finds very difficult to cling on and start taking off in flowing water. But if you already have them, water movement can't help until you remove them completely. Obviously, moss, parts of driftwood/stones, sides of tank glass are the common places where they start to get a hold not to mention, cryptocoryne leaves. Installing a hang on filter on the front of the side glass could help a good deal. Water changes/water circulation has helped me more than anything else in fighting algae.
Also if you can get a hold on a few Tropheus, they would graze all day. Another option would be baby plecos and tilapias. |
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