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harikamal
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 Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:08 pm Post subject: Re-scaped My Planted Tank (5 months Updated pictures) |
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Hi All,
I had o tear down my planted setup with discus due to a leak from the bottom back side.
I have moved my discus as two groups to grow-out tanks of 30G each based on their growth. Now they are doing very well and so I have decided to setup the planted tank again and move the discus only when they are completely grown.
So I have re pasted the tank myself with the help of my friend(I'm not so happy with the finishing), and have completely changed the scape.
please share your views and suggestions.
regards
Hari |
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| Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:23 pm Post subject: Re: Re-scaped My Planted Tank |
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Wow...this is a very good one on the way  |
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| Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:23 pm Post subject: Re: Re-scaped My Planted Tank |
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looks really nice....like a scene out of nature....beautifully done  may i ask where you picked up the rocks and driftwood from?? |
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:21 am Post subject: Re: Re-scaped My Planted Tank |
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| Nice tank Hari, you need more plants before algae invades. |
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 3:41 am Post subject: Re: Re-scaped My Planted Tank |
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| Love the scape. So natural. You are going to fill up the Fg or will keep it empty? |
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:23 am Post subject: Re: Re-scaped My Planted Tank |
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Great looking hardscape. Rock arrangement is really good. Best of luck with your scape.
Bhushan |
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harikamal
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:52 am Post subject: Re: Re-scaped My Planted Tank |
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@Vignesh
Thanks! But I'm not so confident.
@vpul
Thank you. Rocks are collected from Bangalore only. Wood is from my native, Kerala, it is naturally seasoned teak wood directly from forest streams!!!!
@Hamza
Thanks. I'm not so sure about which plant to use. I'm looking for some tiny leaved plant which can form like a bush. probably i will try to have some HM.
@Tritha,
Thanks. for the foreground I'm looking for some creeping plants that will not grow above the Blyxa. Also I'm waiting for some hairgrass.
@Bushan,
Thank you very much! your words are so encouraging for me. |
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:21 am Post subject: Re: Re-scaped My Planted Tank |
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| look really neat buddy.. the white sand is contrasting .. can you post the specifications of the tank mate? |
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: Re-scaped My Planted Tank |
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| I find the scape too dark to figure out. Must be a good one when every one is appreciating. |
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:46 pm Post subject: Re: Re-scaped My Planted Tank |
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Though the quantity of plants is less, there is something very natural about the whole scape.
Liked the placement of the driftwood and Rocks. The rocks go very well with the sand .... a nice scape overall  |
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:01 pm Post subject: Re: Re-scaped My Planted Tank |
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| Neat Natural Setup |
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:05 pm Post subject: Re: Re-scaped My Planted Tank |
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| Severumkid wrote (View Post):
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I find the scape too dark to figure out. Must be a good one when every one is appreciating.
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I agree. It looks good but could you please post a pic with better light? |
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harikamal
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: Re-scaped My Planted Tank |
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Thanks for all the appreciations...
Sorry for the dark picture. I'll try to post a better picture with specs soon.
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hari |
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:46 pm Post subject: Re: Re-scaped My Planted Tank |
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| it looks like a turtles den type...can we have abrighter picture?... |
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harikamal
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:17 pm Post subject: Re: Re-scaped My Planted Tank (More pictures) |
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Hi
please find the tank spec below:
It is a 50"x18"x24" tank with laterite and white sand as substrate.
4x54w T5HO lighting currently running for 7.5 hours per day as 7am-11am and 7pm to 10.30pm periods.
Dectors include laterite rocks and seasoned teak wood.
flora: Mostly Anubias, Blyxa, and Ferns. also have few stems.
fauna: A Pair of Kribs,
Rainbows - 2 Parkinsoni, 1 red, 1 bosemani, 1 neon, 1 banded and 3 threadfin
Tetras- 3 cardinal, 1 rummynose, 4 black neon, 1 lemon, 1 glowlight, + 2 minnows
Bottom Dwellers: 8 bronze corys, 2 clown loaches and 2 yoyo loaches.
Cleaners: 3 otts and 1 pleco
Filters: One dolphin external filter and one internal power filter connected to co2 diffuser running at 4bps.
Fertilization: not started yet after the new scaping. planning to start pmdd after one more month.
Water change: 40-50% weekly.
Few more pictures are attached below.
My Krib pair
awaiting your suggestions.
regars
Hari |
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