Fluval Spec V drystart

[Rob Dahl]

Keith advised me to cut away a lot of the hydrocotyle so I could see the shrimp better. Here's the result:

 

[Greenfinger2]

Hi Rob Looking good Great plant health too

 

[Rob Dahl]

Thank you Roy.

 

[alto]

Is this with just the stock light on the tank - I can't recall if upgraded the lighting
Plants have done very nicely (though must admit I rather liked the pre-trim hydrocotyle but it will grow again)

 

[Dantrasy]

Hi Rob. Looking nice and healthy! I'd trim down (remove?) the java moss, i think it would tidy up the tank.

High on the left, low on the right is working for me

 

[Rob Dahl]

Thank you parrotlet.
Alto light is:
BeamsWork 14-17 in. LED lamp
1500 lumen
.5 watt x 33
1000K x 30
Actinic 460nm. x 3
Dantrasy, I have been thinking of removing or thinning most of the Ludwegia at the right to clear up the view. I don't have any other place right now for the Jave fern and I don't want to destroy it.

 

[Greenfinger2]

Hi Rob, Use the trimmings and Java fern for a Wabi-Kusa That way you will be propagating plants not destroying them

I know you have low humidity where you live. So you could do the W-K in a bowl. Something like the old gold fish bowl shape would be good. Just a Thought

 

[Rob Dahl]

Good idea Roy, I'll scout around the house for a container and see if I find one I like.

 

[Greenfinger2]

Hi Rob Cool

 

[Rob Dahl]

Gave the SpecV a nice trim this morning:

 

[Rob Dahl]

...and now a further trim. This time the crypts.

 

[Greenfinger2]

Hi Rob, Looking good after the trim