simonbrown403
Fish Herder
I,m making a large tank next year some time, and i was thinking of a nice planted, but come to the conclusion that it might be to much for me to maintain wise, especially as i was thinking of having a go at gf225 and zig's EI method.
A 50% water change on a 800+ltr gulp
So i've decided to have a go at something smaller.
The story so far lol.
background: i did make a 3D background out od polystyrene covered with a sand and cement mix, which i painted black and sealed with a pond sealer.
Unfortuanly it got broke, happen as well real as i didnt like, but my wife did, it could of been difficult lol.
I ended up spray painting the back black, which was an adventure in its own right, as i had to scrape of masking tape that i had stuck on for a background when i was using it for a breeding tank, lets say it took a wile.
Lights: juwel records come with one 18w tube, that's 0.8w per gal, according to gf255 and zig's EI article i need at least 2w per gal, so i needed extra light.
Have a look at my lighting mod HERE
Here's a link to the diy section showing how i modified my lights to give me 2.2w per gal.
substrate: i managed to get 5.8kg tub of tetra plant complete substrate, not sure what its like but for �8 il give it a go.
Over the top of that i've got some fine black gravel.
co2 system: i'm a bit of a spoilt sod really, i,ve just got my Christmas present of my wife early, a new JBL profile 1 co2 set.
My first question is dose any one know how many of the diffuser sections i need in a 22gal tank? (pic below)
And for my second question is it worth getting a cable heater, or could do without?
I know that the heat curculates the water around the roots, bringing nutrients and stoping the substrate going anarobic,
I've been told that if you creat the right inviroment the plants will do the same.
Watch this space
Simon
A 50% water change on a 800+ltr gulp
So i've decided to have a go at something smaller.
The story so far lol.
background: i did make a 3D background out od polystyrene covered with a sand and cement mix, which i painted black and sealed with a pond sealer.
Unfortuanly it got broke, happen as well real as i didnt like, but my wife did, it could of been difficult lol.
I ended up spray painting the back black, which was an adventure in its own right, as i had to scrape of masking tape that i had stuck on for a background when i was using it for a breeding tank, lets say it took a wile.
Lights: juwel records come with one 18w tube, that's 0.8w per gal, according to gf255 and zig's EI article i need at least 2w per gal, so i needed extra light.
Have a look at my lighting mod HERE
Here's a link to the diy section showing how i modified my lights to give me 2.2w per gal.
substrate: i managed to get 5.8kg tub of tetra plant complete substrate, not sure what its like but for �8 il give it a go.
Over the top of that i've got some fine black gravel.
co2 system: i'm a bit of a spoilt sod really, i,ve just got my Christmas present of my wife early, a new JBL profile 1 co2 set.
My first question is dose any one know how many of the diffuser sections i need in a 22gal tank? (pic below)
And for my second question is it worth getting a cable heater, or could do without?
I know that the heat curculates the water around the roots, bringing nutrients and stoping the substrate going anarobic,
I've been told that if you creat the right inviroment the plants will do the same.
Watch this space
Simon
i don't quite get it......
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we decided to treat ourselves and stop the night, a bit extravagant but what the heck.
