1st Proper Bash At A Planted Tank! Update! 15/05/07

[R1ch13]

Hey Guys!

Ive been floating about on here for ages as you probably have noticed ...

And all i have done is asked questions!

Well i emptied my 2foot tank after seeing how beautiful and big you can make a tank that small look!

I have ...

Ferts = Just using Hagen Plant Grow liquid just now

c02 = DIY c02 unit (Not sure on ppm)

Substrate = Tetra Complete + Layer of fine gravel + play sand on top!

Lighting = 2WPG (Arcadia freshwater lamp and other flourescent )

Plants = Riccia on slate, Hygrophila Corymbosa "Siamensis", Alternanthera reineckii ''roseafolia'' ('Pink') and some Java Moss Floating in net at side of tank ! Dont know what i want to do with it just now!

Decor = 1x Fairly big piece of mopani wood (around 12inch long and 10inch high)

I know this first bit hasnt been very descriptive and informative but as things move along and get blooming batteries for my camera things should hopefully become a little clearer

Thanks Alot

Richie

 

[wei0204]

Good job Richie...

The java moss you have, could consider to tie it onto stone or the wood you have.

Cant wait to see some pics soon...

Well done!

 

[R1ch13]

Good job Richie...

The java moss you have, could consider to tie it onto stone or the wood you have.

Cant wait to see some pics soon...

Well done!

Thanks Luc!

I had it tied down to my wood before i stripped the tank!

But I dont know what im going to do just now.

Pictures wont be that impressive as I am rubbish at taking pics and afterall it is my 1st attempt hehe!

But I'll learn I suppose!

Just need more money for more plants

Thanks

Richie

 

[wei0204]

I think that is no problem to share "not so nice" pics, this is your journal so is interesting if can have some "not so nice" pics initially then can compare the tank after few months time with the one having now.

Just like the pic I had in the first page of my thread, so "ugly" yeah...

 

[R1ch13]

I think that is no problem to share "not so nice" pics, this is your journal so is interesting if can have some "not so nice" pics initially then can compare the tank after few months time with the one having now.

Just like the pic I had in the first page of my thread, so "ugly" yeah...

Ok well ill find some batteries for my cam then hehe!

Richie

 

[R1ch13]

Got some pics! Sorry about the quality (beginner pic taker)

This isnt all the plants im going to have i just need to get more money ...

But my mum said she will order me some i was thinking ....

African Tiger Lotus for left hand side forground (Just infront of wood)

Hygrophila Polysperma for the back left hand corner (Just behind wood)

And some Java fern to tie onto the wood along with my java moss ?

Whats you guys think ?

Be kind hehe!

Thanks

Richie

 

[R1ch13]

Haha noones interested

Well I know have some moss on that big bit of wood

But yeah thanks for input !

Just joking

Richie !

 

[stang1]

Looking good so far!

 

[R1ch13]

Looking good so far!

Really ?

Yessss

Haha !

Thanks Stang1

 

[wei0204]

I love the piece of wood...

Need more plants, but add in slowly, no rush ya. just enjoy the process.

Good job richie.

 

[R1ch13]

I love the piece of wood...

Need more plants, but add in slowly, no rush ya. just enjoy the process.

Good job richie.

Thanks Luc!

Yeah im getting more plants as soon as possible I now have the java mosss tied to the wood

Looks quite nice i think... I shall get pics of it tomorrow fo ya'll

Thanks

 

[wei0204]

Haaa... nice to know that, hope can see pic for that soon.

 

[R1ch13]

Some new pics Java moss on wood !

 

[wei0204]

I really like how the java moss being placed on the wood... it just looks nice to me...

You can slowly add in more plants...

The existing plants can be divided into few smaller plants to speed up the growth and got more plants....

 

[nry]

Looking good, what is causing those bubbles? If they aren't CO2 bubbles then if you are hoping to get the most from your CO2 then you need to turn them off. If it is a spray bar from your filter then moving it under the water level and turning it to reduce surface agitation will help, bubbles/agitation will drive off CO2 quicker than you can add it so you'll end up with no CO2.