My planted freshwater journal/update thread

[FishHobby99]

Also, I almost find it safer, because with all the ridges the pieces interlock.

Anxious to take a look!

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Also, I almost find it safer, because with all the ridges the pieces interlock.

This can also be unsafe, because they can easily shift around. I wouldn’t recommend stacking them any more than two high.

 

[FishHobby99]

This can also be unsafe, because they can easily shift around. I wouldn’t recommend stacking them any more than two high.

A reason why I like fake rock hides for my axies

 

[Rocky998]

Did I already update about my lights coming in?? Also, I ordered up my plants.

 

[Rocky998]

I just got the air tubing so I connected up the sponge filter to cycle it more and re-did the cave system. It looks wayyy better!

 

[Rocky998]

Just checked when I'd be expecting the plants... They should all be here sometime through Nov. 4th-Nov. 8th

 

[Rocky998]

Hardscape is looking good Only thing I'd think about is moving the rocks a bit so that all the lines/crevices point in the same direct, imagine if they were in a running river/lake and the water had worn it down over time the flow of the water would follow a similar route. I don't think you are far off just work out which is the most prominent angle at the moment and nudge things around a bit.

kh/gh tests are a bit different to the other test kits you just count the drops until the colour changes then the number of drops = your hardness. Eg from my tapwater it usually changes colour on the 14th or 15th drop so I have (annoyingly) hard water.

Wills

Ok, so I was trying to do that... BUT, on some ridges you are not able to tell which way it eroded. So, all I did was try to make a very nice cave system with the space I have.

 

[Rocky998]

My java ferns arrived today! I have them floating in the tank for now but im gonna be attaching them soon. I'll also try to get some pics later!

 

[Rocky998]

My java ferns arrived today! I have them floating in the tank for now but im gonna be attaching them soon. I'll also try to get some pics later!

btw, can I bury the java ferns in the sand just a little or do they have to go on decor?

 

[Slaphppy7]

btw, can I bury the java ferns in the sand just a little or do they have to go on decor?

If you bury the rhizome in sand, the plant will die, eventually

 

[Rocky998]

Yah, i dont have any root to put in the sand really.... So I'll tie it off. Thanks!

 

[Rocky998]

I have 2 hidden rock caves made and the wood makes up more hiding spots as well! My anubias and floaters is still in Texas ...

 

[WhistlingBadger]

Those ferns are going to look really cool once they attach themselves and start to grow naturally over the rocks. It takes a while, but it's worth the wait!

 

[Rocky998]

Those ferns are going to look really cool once they attach themselves and start to grow naturally over the rocks. It takes a while, but it's worth the wait!

Thank you! How long does it take for them to fill in usually?

 

[WhistlingBadger]

Thank you! How long does it take for them to fill in usually?

Hm, not sure. I never really paid attention to the time table. Several months, I'd guess. But it does happen eventually.