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jaival
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this looks promising.. Will be eagerly watching for your updates !!! Following  |
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arvindshetty
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:56 am Post subject: Re: The Dream Chaser-The Journal |
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Its almost a month since i started this project.Last month was busy w.r.t to work and so found very little time to work on it.But managed to build tank and complete the cabinet.Searching for a carpenter was tedious as most were quoting high price.But managed to get one.
The tank build
Cabinet and canopy
Was thinking of going for ADA but then changed mind to go for laterite and sand mix.Would be getting substrate this weekend.
Note:Sorry for poor picture quality.Was feeling lazy to click from a camera  |
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jaival
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 1:08 am Post subject: Re: The Dream Chaser-The Journal:Update 25/7 |
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Keep updated  |
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Linelogic
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| Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:14 pm Post subject: Re: The Dream Chaser-The Journal:Update 25/7 |
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| I like the finishing of your tank.... Neat . Good work. |
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jabba
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| Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:34 pm Post subject: Re: The Dream Chaser-The Journal:Update 25/7 |
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| I thhink you may need more openings on your Hood |
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worlimen
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:59 pm Post subject: Re: The Dream Chaser-The Journal:Update 25/7 |
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hi arvind,
kindly update the tank pictures...
regards
peter |
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apcmge
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:34 pm Post subject: Re: The Dream Chaser-The Journal:Update 25/7 |
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Hi Arvind
Best wishes for the tank. Nitish Patel Affable Aquarium has some good gravel with him for sale. Where did you managed to get Laterite from. Also can you pls message me the price of LED which you bought from Lohar Chawl. Planning to redo my tank next month which would include light changes as well. |
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Manish
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 4:22 pm Post subject: Re: The Dream Chaser-The Journal:Update 25/7 |
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Superb....!!! Expecting a Mind Blowing Scape in a setup like this!
BTW how much did your 3 x 30W LED lights cost you buddy ? |
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vicky70l
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 4:50 pm Post subject: Re: The Dream Chaser-The Journal:Update 25/7 |
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| Please pm me also the shop and price for that beautifull LED MH |
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sandeepraghuvanshi
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: The Dream Chaser-The Journal:Update 25/7 |
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Your hood is completely closed, it will lead to heat buildup.
Better make provisions for cooling fans. |
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arvindshetty
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:07 pm Post subject: Re: The Dream Chaser-The Journal:Update 25/7 |
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The project got delayed due to some personal reasons.Planning to add substrate this weekend.
@ Sandeep: I am planning to add cooloing fans |
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arvindshetty
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| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 4:52 pm Post subject: Re: The Dream Chaser-The Journal:Update 25/7 |
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The tank got delayed due to many reasons but finally yesterday night I did the planting
Below pictures narrate the journey so far
Scape1:
Scape2:
Scape3:
Finally decided to go with Scape 3
DIY CPU fans:
Day1-After planting
Tank specs:48 x 20 x 24 (L x B x H)
Lights:3x30W LED
Substrate:laterite topped with river sand.9l aquasoil in front
Filteration:1x2217 , 1 x 2215
Co2:Pressurised
Plants:
Cabomba Piauhyensis,Ludwigia Palustris,Alternanthera Sessilis-- Purple,Ludwigia Ovalis,Rotala Macrandra,Hygrophila Polysperma,Hemianthus Micranthemoides,Heteranthera Zosteraefolia,Limnophila Aquatica,Hygrophilla Corymbosa Compacta,Limnophila Aromatica,Lindernia Rotuundifolia --Green,Eichhornia Diversifolia,Aponogeton Undulates,Glossostigma Elatinoides,Blyxa Japponica,Blyxa Aubertii,Eriocaulon Sp,Lagenandra Toxicaria,Microsorium Pteropus "Java Fern",Anubias Nana,Java Moss,Cryptocoryne Wendtii,Echinodorus Parvifloris,Bacopa Lanigera
Note:Sorry for the bad quality mobile pics |
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sam22sam
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| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 5:08 pm Post subject: Re: The Dream Chaser-The Journal:Update 27/9 |
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Nice!! Day 1 after planting looks good.
Could you provide the specs of the light and maybe a link to where I can get them? |
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rmsanjeevkumar
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| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 5:31 pm Post subject: Re: The Dream Chaser-The Journal:Update 27/9 |
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Congratulations  .. you are indeed a dream chaser..
Your setup looks very neat and hope the scape will turn out to be a more than expected :)
Appreciate the amount of details you have shared.. would be great if you could PM me the DIY CPU FAN idea and also the approximate amount you spent for this setup..
I need these details in order to get an approval from HOME MINISTER.. though it is just next to IMPOSSIBLE (I'M-POSSIBLE)
All the best  Will wait for more updates of your scape... |
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arvindshetty
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 2:03 am Post subject: Re: The Dream Chaser-The Journal:Update 27/9 |
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Just like to update progress after a month .The Blyxa Aubertii melted so replaced with some more stems.Added 3 SAE's and start dosing macros and micros.
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