Schottayb's Juwel Trigon 190

[SchottayB]

Cheeky!! I've got a fellow forum member sending me more of her top quality plant cuttings tomorrow .

I'll probably go the LFS Friday and grab another 4 bunches. I might try some carpeting plant for the front of the tank... maybe... BUT WILL IT SPREAD?!?! :'(

 

[minnnt]

I tried some hair grass, and hated it. But thats just me. I would rather use some mossed up wood in the forground. Although mine seems to be full of rocks and wood atm. LOL!!

 

[SchottayB]

I'm the opposite lol. I had Java Moss on wood in my shrimp tank, now don't get me wrong it looked good and was low-maintance for that tank. But in a main tank it's too much effort keep trimming and keeping it good lol. Shrimp don't mind it being a tad messy .

I was going to try Flame Moss on my redmoor wood at one stage... but hmm :\

 

[minnnt]

The weeping Ferrei is very good, maybe try this?

 

[SchottayB]

Haven't heard of that! Looks nice but I bet it's a pain to grow (shut it!)

I might try get some better pictures of my tank tonight if I can. Need to get the digi camera off my mother! lol

 

[SchottayB]

Ok heres some poor pictures I've just took on my iPhone so quality is pants!!

Few Full Tank Shots:

Keyholes (Love these little guys!!)

Bolivian Rams - My babys! (Not sure of sex, can't even remember if it's the same one in both pictures :

Angel Fish (Love this one, couldn't photo the yellow one, was too bright! Looks white in the FTS!)

Coconut Cave :

Mainly for mint the moaning toad!

Any comments, suggestions, tips, criticism is welcome guys! Thanks for looking!

 

[ZoddyZod]

Very nice indeed, beautiful angels....bubbling volcano though

 

[SchottayB]

Very nice indeed, beautiful angels....bubbling volcano though

One word: wife!

 

[minnnt]

Looking good mate, The lighting seems to give the fish a very nice look. I wouldn't change the tubes. I'm sure the Ferrei will grow fine. Mine is and i'm not doing anything special other than pressing the button twice a day like i said

The Keyholes, Rams and Angel look brilliant. Loving the cave and the moss balls. It's coming along nicely. Should look good with the new plants.



Cheers
Moaning Toad.

 

[coldcazzie]

And don't you realise how much effort i put into growing my plants? I press the light button twice a day you know!!!

I don't even do that... woo for automatic timers! I do have an alarm set on my phone every day to remind me to dose the liquid carbon and ferts though. Even then I still sometimes forget! Growing plants is hard!

I want to upgrade to the Juwel Trigon 350 already

I've always wanted a Trigon 350. If we move to another house where I could actually fit one in I shall be buying one for a marine setup I think. Expand the horizons a little lol.

One word: wife!

Just dont tar us all with the same brush lol. Even my man-wife does not demand bubbling volcanoes! Haha

Cheers
Moaning Toad.

lmao!

 

[ZoddyZod]

Very nice indeed, beautiful angels....bubbling volcano though

One word: wife!

ahhhh, and the rationale is plain to see!

 

[SchottayB]

Is it better to dose a small ammount of ferts per day rather than per week then?

I also use a timer, Haven't got time messing about pushing buttons !

Thanks for the replys, do love those fish I photo'ed! Just need a good group of small fish to top it off... (and a lot more plants!)

 

[ZoddyZod]

Is it better to dose a small ammount of ferts per day rather than per week then?

yep, dosing per day is better.

 

[SchottayB]

I've recently brought some Flourish Excell (Seachem?) How much of this should I dose if I do it per day?

I haven't looked in to it yet as I'm finishing off my old bottle of ferts that I've always dosed weekly no wonder my plants take forever to grow!

 

[SchottayB]

"On initial use or after a major (> 40%) water change, use 1 capful (5 mL) for every 40 L (10 gallons*). Thereafter use 1 capful for every 200 L (50 gallons*) daily or every other day. Dosing may be slowly increased in high-growth aquariums. For smaller dosing please note that each cap thread is approximately 1 mL."

That to me doesnt even LOOK English!!

So: I do a 40% water change then add 5ml per 40L.

But then after that, I use 1 capful (my tanks 190L, it says 200 but eh should be good) DAILY?
I can add this the NEXT DAY, after doing a 40% water change and adding 5mL per 40L the day before?

You MUST keep doing 40% water changes weekly with this or what?

I hate math!