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Da_vipin
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Hi All,
Sharing my 2 months old planted cube. Had to deal with prolific thread algae issues initially, but somehow got it under control now 
Tank Specs:
Size: 15" Cube (approx 14.50 gallons)
Lights: 18w x 2 PL
Substrate: ADA amazonia
CO2: Pressurized, diffused through ceramic disc
Filtration: Eheim 2211 + Ista Surface skimmer
Photoperiod: 3 Hours in morning + 5 Hours in evening
Fertilization: EI Dosing on lower side
Temperature control: Open hood and CPU cooling fan
Flora: Flame Moss, Hyrdrocotyle Tripartita, Eleocharis Parvula, Eleocharis Vivipara, Staurogyne Porto Velho, Java Fern, Anubias Nana
Fauna: Rummy Nose Tetra, Endlers, Espei Rasbora, Amano Shrimps, Pleco
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| Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:39 am Post subject: Re: 15" Planted Cube |
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| Nice work in a limited space. Simple yet beautiful. Do share your experience combating hair algae issues. |
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| Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:50 am Post subject: Re: 15" Planted Cube |
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| Spectacular. Good Work Da_vipin |
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| Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 1:14 pm Post subject: Re: 15" Planted Cube |
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Great work love the tank.
Thuds |
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| Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 3:25 pm Post subject: Re: 15" Planted Cube |
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Dear Da_vipin,
Excellent job fighting algae and coming out victorious.
The tank is looking very elegant.
I would keep an eye out on the hydrocotyle. It can take over a tank fast.
On the flip side, you can train it to climb up the tree!
You should also trim the bad leaf on the anubias. It'll not grow back.
But trimming it will encourage the plant to throw a couple of new leaves faster.
Keep up the good work.
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Arin |
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Da_vipin
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| Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 5:59 pm Post subject: Re: 15" Planted Cube |
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| angel_lover wrote (View Post):
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Nice work in a limited space. Simple yet beautiful. Do share your experience combating hair algae issues.
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Spectacular. Good Work Da_vipin
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| Thuds wrote (View Post):
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Great work love the tank.
Thuds
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Dear Da_vipin,
Excellent job fighting algae and coming out victorious.
The tank is looking very elegant.
I would keep an eye out on the hydrocotyle. It can take over a tank fast.
On the flip side, you can train it to climb up the tree!
You should also trim the bad leaf on the anubias. It'll not grow back.
But trimming it will encourage the plant to throw a couple of new leaves faster.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks,
Arin
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Thanks guys  , i took below steps to tackle algae issues;
1) Surface Scum: I experienced that leaving surface scum unattended boosts thread algae. So bought a surface skimmer and directed filter outlet towards surface to create some agitation. Result: No Scum Buildup, no trapped bubbles, better light penetration
2) Spot treatment with hydrogen peroxide: Used syringe to squirt H2O2 directly on effected areas. Followed by 50% water change after 30 mins. Note that I did not exceed dosage of 0.5 ml per gallon. Treated twice in a week. Result: Algae became pale and new growth persisted but was slower.
3) The mighty Pleco : Though i had amano shrimps they were not able to keep up with maintenance work. So bought a smallest pleco I could find at LFS. This guy is such a perfectionist who doesnt like to leave behind tiniest speck of algae! I no longer have cravings for expensive and fancy algae eaters  Get a Pleco. Respect!
@Arin: Yes hydrocotyle is turning out to be invasive. Will nip off bad leaf of anubias soon. Thanks |
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| Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: 15" Planted Cube |
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Cool!!  |
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| Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: 15" Planted Cube |
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1) Surface Scum: I experienced that leaving surface scum unattended boosts thread algae. So bought a surface skimmer and directed filter outlet towards surface to create some agitation. Result: No Scum Buildup, no trapped bubbles, better light penetration
2) Spot treatment with hydrogen peroxide: Used syringe to squirt H2O2 directly on effected areas. Followed by 50% water change after 30 mins. Note that I did not exceed dosage of 0.5 ml per gallon. Treated twice in a week. Result: Algae became pale and new growth persisted but was slower.
3) The mighty Pleco Smile : Though i had amano shrimps they were not able to keep up with maintenance work. So bought a smallest pleco I could find at LFS. This guy is such a perfectionist who doesnt like to leave behind tiniest speck of algae! I no longer have cravings for expensive and fancy algae eaters Very Happy Get a Pleco. Respect!
@Arin: Yes hydrocotyle is turning out to be invasive. Will nip off bad leaf of anubias soon. Thanks
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I fully subscribe to point number 2 & 3. As i had similar experience in the past. The young common pleco or even chinese (or golden ) algae eaters are pretty effective.
Surface Scum is an interesting observation. I should try that. |
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:55 am Post subject: Re: 15" Planted Cube |
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| excellent tank...... |
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 10:37 am Post subject: Re: 15" Planted Cube |
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Da_vipin
its an excellent work for nano tank. Simplicity with elegance. Keep it up bro |
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 3:12 pm Post subject: Re: 15" Planted Cube |
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| sujith849 wrote (View Post):
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Cool!!
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| Deba wrote (View Post):
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excellent tank......
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Da_vipin
its an excellent work for nano tank. Simplicity with elegance. Keep it up bro
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Thanks guys! |
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| Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 5:38 pm Post subject: Re: 15" Planted Cube |
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| Nice clean and green tank ! Super ! |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 12:47 pm Post subject: Re: 15" Planted Cube |
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super tank looks great,
Rgds
Mehboob |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: 15" Planted Cube Update |
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Hi All!
The old scape was ruined due to irregular maintenance and I was lazy to get the CO2 cylinder refilled.
Have installed quick disconnect valves for filters to reduce the hassle in filter maintenance.
Now with automation in place I'm hoping that I have to bother with the tank only once in a week for water changes and maintenance. Dosing, CO2, Lights, Cooling Fan, Feeding is all taken care by automation: http://indianaquariumhobbyist.com/community/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=39888
Updates after 40 days of rescape
Red, Cyan & Blue led channel were kept off for photographing, it gave some weird White Balance.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 12:10 pm Post subject: Re: 15" Planted Cube |
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