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| Plantbrain |
Posted on 08.04.2011 21:01
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I actually got around to doing this aquarium finally
You can see the duct tape around the lip of the sump.
A simple CO2 system, Victor reg, Clippard in line check valve, burket solenoid, and Nupro valve with vernier micrometer handle. Feed into the intake of the needle wheel and into the return. Lots of sponge and bioballs. Clear PVC return.
I'll be getting a lot petite Anubias in a few days and will tie them to the wood. |
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| Dejan Stefanovic |
Posted on 08.04.2011 21:25
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član
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Very well, especially filtration system  what's the distance between the light source and the water surfaceč BEST REGARDS!!! |
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| valisnerija |
Posted on 08.04.2011 21:30
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član
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Nice start my friend, this root is very nice!  |
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| Dusan79 |
Posted on 08.04.2011 22:26
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član
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Simplicity is genius! I love it alredy! |
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| Plantbrain |
Posted on 09.04.2011 01:18
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član
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Dejan Stefanovic je napisao:
Very well, especially filtration system what's the distance between the light source and the water surfaceč BEST REGARDS!!!
50cm |
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| Plantbrain |
Posted on 09.04.2011 01:21
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chelydra je napisao:
It looks great. And I got an idea what I have to add to my aquascaping tool arsenal: a saw in a backpack!
What type of glass is tank made ofč Optiwhiteč
They called it "starfire" glass in the USA, but it's the same thing as Opti white.
This species of hair grass stays short. Only grows to about 3cm tall and is easy to sell to other aquarist. The Anubias has not been added yet, it will cover about 60% of the wood and appear like an old Oak tree, and some of the rhizomes will grow quite high out of the water and climb up the wood.
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| valisnerija |
Posted on 13.09.2011 15:42
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član
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What's happening with this Aqč
As you progress, give us some new photos!
Edited by valisnerija on 13.09.2011 15:44
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| Plantbrain |
Posted on 14.09.2011 03:40
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član
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I did not like the look, it was too simple.
I'm redoing it somewhat now:
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| Plantbrain |
Posted on 14.09.2011 03:41
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član
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I did not like the look, it was too simple.
I'm redoing it somewhat now:
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| Dejan Stefanovic |
Posted on 14.09.2011 12:57
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član
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this big wood position looks better ... what do you think to replace that smaller pieces of wood in the foreground with some rockč or you can mix stone and wood in the middle and foreground... it's your decision  REGARDS!!! |
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| Plantbrain |
Posted on 14.09.2011 16:54
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Dejan Stefanovic je napisao:
this big wood position looks better ... what do you think to replace that smaller pieces of wood in the foreground with some rockč or you can mix stone and wood in the middle and foreground... it's your decision REGARDS!!!
I'd considered it and had an interesting idea/type of rock for the layout. I can still redo the mid/foreground.
I was not happy with the rear large piece of wood so I trimmed the base down some, this made it fit better. One of the issues is during the winter, with 5 large aquariums in my home, I have mold and condensation of water on the windows. 2 of my aquariums are open top, but I have glass lids for most of the area I place on the tanks at night to reduce humidity. The wood looks better and I can use a lid now also.
The idea is to use the wood like rock, rather than the typical approach with little branchy pieces wandering up, much like floral displays. I have rarely seen such displays under water where plants grow.
As is often the case, the rocks end up being hidden once the plants grow in, and serve to keep the position and height of the sediment in place. This the type is less important and wood can be used as well. |
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| Plantbrain |
Posted on 14.10.2011 02:21
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član
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Update, still a ways off, I need to redo the R wallichii and add the L pantanal perhaps in that spot where I can trim it often..........have some more slight wood combos to work on. A couple more trims and I should be in a good zone. |
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| daweed |
Posted on 14.10.2011 06:09
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član
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No, no, no, Tom this is not good...
Reds and military plants for this kind of wood, no way...
For this kind of work we have a saying :" It's look like vlako"
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| biobiofizicar |
Posted on 14.10.2011 08:05
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This is definitely "new look" and interesting mix of styles in aquascaping. Refreshing and I will follow development of this tank with interest.
R wellichii definitely needs trimming. A lot of trimming is probably nightmare of this tank - to keep red plants short in mid/foreground zone.
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| Dejan Stefanovic |
Posted on 14.10.2011 16:32
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član
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Great color contrast one of the most colorful (fresh-water) aquarium what i saw in my life... You keep Alternanthera very shortly like Pogostemon helferi that look so interesting I saw just Otocinclus inside aquarium... Do you planning to put some other fishč |
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| Plantbrain |
Posted on 17.10.2011 00:09
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član
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daweed je napisao:
No, no, no, Tom this is not good...
Reds and military plants for this kind of wood, no way...
For this kind of work we have a saying :" It's look like vlako"
Haha, well, it's not a traditional look, that much I can say. My goal was non specific really, and I wanted color and to use a few different methods.
I have made a few changes, and will add Limnophila guinea to the spot where R wallichii is/was. I moved the Wallichii to the rear midground. Moved the Ech vesuvius to the Starugyne porto velho, that plant just did not look right in that spot.
I have a few more changes and plants to try in various locations before I settle on them as a good tank combination. |
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| Plantbrain |
Posted on 17.10.2011 00:13
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član
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biobiofizicar je napisao:
This is definitely "new look" and interesting mix of styles in aquascaping. Refreshing and I will follow development of this tank with interest.
R wellichii definitely needs trimming. A lot of trimming is probably nightmare of this tank - to keep red plants short in mid/foreground zone.
I wanted it to grow up before placing it in the background.
It was never meant to be there, I just put it there one day because when it came in, it look very bad.
I will likely try some Limniophilia guinea, with a nice bright white green color in that same spot.
I'll add New Guinea dwarf Rainbows most likely.
I have about 20 fish, mostly plecos of one type of the other already and about 500-800 Fire shrimp and maybe 80-100 Amano shrimp.
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| Vlada991 |
Posted on 17.10.2011 00:23
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član
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It's so colorfull, its kinda interesting. That's a very nice root...By the way, your 1st hard scape could look really nice with some interesting stone.
I look forward for new colorfull pics! |
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| biobiofizicar |
Posted on 17.10.2011 04:36
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I have about 20 fish, mostly plecos of one type of the other already and about 500-800 Fire shrimp and maybe 80-100 Amano shrimp. 
Why so many algae eaters when there is no algae in the tank ... or... there is no algae in the thank because there is so many algae eaters..
500-800 Fire shrimp
I counted  only 37. Where are the othersč
80-100 Amano shrimp
Very soon they will start to attack plecos and terrorize tank without algae. Supplied them some:p
Edited by biobiofizicar on 17.10.2011 04:38
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| Plantbrain |
Posted on 17.10.2011 06:41
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član
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biobiofizicar je napisao:
I have about 20 fish, mostly plecos of one type of the other already and about 500-800 Fire shrimp and maybe 80-100 Amano shrimp.
Why so many algae eaters when there is no algae in the tank ... or... there is no algae in the thank because there is so many algae eaters..
500-800 Fire shrimp
I counted only 37. Where are the othersč
80-100 Amano shrimp
Very soon they will start to attack plecos and terrorize tank without algae. Supplied them some:p
Haha, yes, no algae because of so many algae eaters!
No...that is "icing on the cake" as we sometimes say here..........the real focus is the plant growth, then no algae......with all these stem plants, that is easy.
I feed the shrimp well also, I feed them spirulina algae sticks which they greedily run off with. I feed quite a bit also, this helps the fire shrimp to breed. Those are then sold for 3$ USD each. Not bad $ for for a tank. Some of the plants have been sold and I think it made about 500$ usd so far. So the tank will pay for itself in another 1-2 years and all the electrical cost etc. But..........that assumes I work for free |
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