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Severumkid
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 Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:04 am Post subject: Re: My First Step in Planted World............. |
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Show us some of the recent pics of the tank dude, so that we can tell you what all went wrong there.
The rocks that you have used needs to be discarded immediately as they are doing more damage than doing good to the theme. You need the temp to be within 26 degrees to have a good HC growth. Further, HC is not a beginners plant. So would suggest Eleocharis parvula as your fore ground option as a beginner. If you manage to grow it, then you should try the more advanced plants.
A 1 kg cylinder is a waste of money, buy a much much bigger cylinder. Who ever made you decide on that was just pushing his product, Take advice from experts before you jump start any more planted projects IMHO. Do not listen to self proclaimed experts as they are coming a dime a dozen now a days if you really want a good looking and long lasting planted tank.
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abhis9
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:15 am Post subject: Re: My First Step in Planted World (Updated today) ......... |
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My First Step in Planted World (Updated today) .........
Hi Friends,
I am started my first planted tank. Just one and half month ago. But due to light & algae more or less my tank totally destroyed. So again I start on 1st of this month with new scaping, changing rocks & light.
Specification:
Tank Dimension : 24”x10”x10” (9 Gallon)
Lighting : 36w x 2 Osram PL (6500k)
Filtration : One HOB 250L/H
One small Bodyguard Power Filter (500 L/H)
Substrate : Aqua soil II (ADA)
Hardscape : Rocks
CO2 : Compressed (1 bubble per sec.) with Diffuser
& Bubble Counter
Dosing : 1 ML Do-Aqua in night after switch off light.
Fauna :
Flora : Foreground : Hemianthus callitrichoides cuba
Middle : Blyxa Japonica,
Background : Hemianthus Macranthemoides.
WC : Twice in a week 70%
Temp. : 28 Cel.
Let me know your views experts.
My special thanks to (Abhirup (Major) & Souvik (Left. Col.) to help me for this new setup.
Here is some snaps....(Sorry for poor photography)
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abhis9
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| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:12 am Post subject: Re: My First Step in Planted World............. |
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No comments for a beginner from the Planted Experts !!  |
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bmukh
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| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:42 am Post subject: Re: My First Step in Planted World............. |
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Comments from a fellow IAH and not a planted expert  
The tank looks neat. Only little suggestion is that mve the Blyxas as a bunch next to the rock that is covering the HM. It would look nice with a dense bush at one corner and HC carpet all over.
Why do you need the liquid filter? HOB should be sufficient. Remove the liquid filter for (1) looks and (2) a more practical reason. Remeber, a running motor inside the tank does increase tank temperature. You need to bring the tank temp down to 25/26 for HC to survive and grow. So you can remove the liquid filter.
Bappa |
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abhis9
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| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:23 am Post subject: Re: My First Step in Planted World............. |
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Hi Bappa,
Thx for your suggestion about Blyxas..Just waiting for grown up little bit.
But about liquid filer what I know (or suggested by experts) that in tank need some flow which help to dilute CO2
with water very nicely. But HOB can't do this. It is only for filtration.
Need clarification from the Plant Gurus.............. |
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bobbyfisher
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| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:09 pm Post subject: Re: My First Step in Planted World............. |
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| Is the right side of the tank jutting outside the table support? If so, it could crack the glass. Depends of course on glass thickness and all that; its a considerable risk, I would think. |
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abhis9
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| Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:06 am Post subject: Update(30/11/2009)My First Step in Planted World..... |
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Hi Friends,
After secon attepmt on 1st of this month with new scaping, changing rocks & light, here is undate after 30 days.
Have a look & let me know your views.
Experts Pls. give some suggestion so that I can improve more & more.
Here is the pictures :
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Mortis
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| Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:41 pm Post subject: Re: Update(30/11/2009)My First Step in Planted World...... |
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| I would suggest moving some of the stems into the gap at the back between the two bunches of stem. Also, Trim your stems so that they get bushy. You can use the trimmings to fill in the gaps. |
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pramod
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| Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 1:01 pm Post subject: Re: Update(30/11/2009)My First Step in Planted World...... |
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Good Abhi,
The plants are really catching up well . in some time it will be a beautiful scape.
All the Best and Goodluck  |
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alpha91
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| Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:16 pm Post subject: Re: Update(30/11/2009)My First Step in Planted World...... |
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nice growth on the HC man. Too good for a beginer  |
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Hamza
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| Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:51 pm Post subject: Re: Update(30/11/2009)My First Step in Planted World...... |
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Nice carpet formation!
Overall tank is maturing very well.
I would have added more stems(rotalas/HMs) on right background and a little over let to balance it out. Or maybe some e.vivipara(tall hairgrass) or no plants except HC and blyxa. |
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koolkat087
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| Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:39 pm Post subject: Re: Update(30/11/2009)My First Step in Planted World...... |
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| its come up really beautiful.....the right back is a lil empty.....u could add a lil color by having some red rotala maybe...its easy to get.....and try some valisneria spirals...thats dark green and would give a good contrast.... |
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Tirtha C
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| Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:23 am Post subject: Re: Update(30/11/2009)My First Step in Planted World...... |
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| I envy you for the carpet. Looking really beautiful. |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:29 am Post subject: Re: Update(30/11/2009)My First Step in Planted World...... |
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| HC is growing too well... |
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abhis9
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| Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:03 am Post subject: Re: Update(30/11/2009)My First Step in Planted World...... |
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Hello everybody,
Many many thanks for your comments & suggestion. I will try to improve more as much as possible. Especially in right side there is still some empty place.
Also my special thanks to Amitava, Abhirup, Joyttam & Souvick for their
support & help to fulfil my "Green Valley"dream.
Thanks a ton brothers. |
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