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"Prairie Lands"... job done
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Mark Evans
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Re: "Prairie Lands"... all things 'blue'
heres feeding the fish...
cheers
heres feeding the fish...
cheers
George Farmer
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Re: "Prairie Lands"... all things 'blue'
Cool video. Love the background, and the 'scape is still looking fine indeed.
There's something about seeing fish go mad for food. You can really feel the 'connection' I think, that they're dependent on us.
Cool video. Love the background, and the 'scape is still looking fine indeed.
There's something about seeing fish go mad for food. You can really feel the 'connection' I think, that they're dependent on us.
Mark Evans
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Re: "Prairie Lands"... all things 'blue'
cheers George.
Now all the minor issues with diatoms are over, i can now sit back and just play the waiting game.
soon be 3 months
a record awaits! 
I'm also close to setting up a 60cm tank, so possibly some kind of journal .... still speaking to the wife on this one 😉
cheers George.
Now all the minor issues with diatoms are over, i can now sit back and just play the waiting game.
soon be 3 months
a record awaits! I'm also close to setting up a 60cm tank, so possibly some kind of journal .... still speaking to the wife on this one 😉
Mark Evans
Member
Re: "Prairie Lands"... all things 'blue'
It's pretty tough not posting pics and stuff. 😵
Sunday saw the first real major trim. More of a 'shaping' exercise.
The tenellus got a real beating, trimming almost all of it. Hopefully, this should encourage shorter growth. I can now also see all of the crypts that were planted on day 1 😀
It's pretty tough not posting pics and stuff. 😵
Sunday saw the first real major trim. More of a 'shaping' exercise.
The tenellus got a real beating, trimming almost all of it. Hopefully, this should encourage shorter growth. I can now also see all of the crypts that were planted on day 1 😀
Mark Evans
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Re: "Prairie Lands"... all things 'visible'
here's a bunch of crypts that were covered by the tenellus.
You can see the tenenllus has been cut the whole length of the tank.
the hose pipes there because of water change.
I've also cut the hair grass at the back. Deliberately, about 2 inches away from the glass. This should help add width when photographing...playing with reflections.
it'l get trimmed more with time.
Mark Evans said:
here's a bunch of crypts that were covered by the tenellus.
You can see the tenenllus has been cut the whole length of the tank.
the hose pipes there because of water change.
I've also cut the hair grass at the back. Deliberately, about 2 inches away from the glass. This should help add width when photographing...playing with reflections.
it'l get trimmed more with time.
Mark Evans
Member
Re: "Prairie Lands"... all things 'visible'
After a trim, the tenellus has made a speedy recovery. Sending out nice new shiney leaves, it looks like this could be mainly a tenellus scape.
After a trim, the tenellus has made a speedy recovery. Sending out nice new shiney leaves, it looks like this could be mainly a tenellus scape.
John Starkey
Member
Re: "Prairie Lands"... all things 'visible'
Still looking in top shape Mark
,
regards,
john.
Still looking in top shape Mark
,regards,
john.
Mark Evans
Member
Re: "Prairie Lands"... all things 'visible'
Cheers john. The fish are going this weekend. 8) To be replaced with something else.
My, i must be aproaching a record by now? 😉
Cheers john. The fish are going this weekend. 8) To be replaced with something else.
My, i must be aproaching a record by now? 😉
Mark Evans
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Re: "Prairie Lands"... all things 'visible'
I'm really not sure mate :? ...i'm a bit baffled. I'm thinking platiunim tetras. Something light in colour.
here's a vid...what do you reckon would look good?
http://www.youtube.com/user/plantedbox?feature=mhum
nelson said:
I'm really not sure mate :? ...i'm a bit baffled. I'm thinking platiunim tetras. Something light in colour.
here's a vid...what do you reckon would look good?
http://www.youtube.com/user/plantedbox?feature=mhum
Re: "Prairie Lands"... all things 'visible'
thats a tricky one .i think fish choice can be quite personal thing,and trying to decide what fish will suit the tank.
you could ask ten people and get ten different suggestions.
it also depends on what the lfs has in stock .
how about bog standard Black Phantom Tetra's,or threadfin rainbows.
thats a tricky one
.i think fish choice can be quite personal thing,and trying to decide what fish will suit the tank.you could ask ten people and get ten different suggestions.
it also depends on what the lfs has in stock
.how about bog standard Black Phantom Tetra's,or threadfin rainbows.
viktorlantos
Aquascaper
Re: "Prairie Lands"... all things 'visible'
Hey Mark this is awesome! I've seen your vid on the backlight blue carboard thing. Gives a great dimension to the tank.
But this video also looks great.
Is this the average surface movement on your tank? Looks like a windy beach. 😀 Can't believe the CO2 stays inside the tank.... Unless i know it's yours, since the tank looks amazing healthy 😉
Hey Mark this is awesome! I've seen your vid on the backlight blue carboard thing. Gives a great dimension to the tank.
But this video also looks great.
Is this the average surface movement on your tank? Looks like a windy beach. 😀 Can't believe the CO2 stays inside the tank.... Unless i know it's yours, since the tank looks amazing healthy 😉
Mark Evans
Member
Re: "Prairie Lands"... all things 'visible'
tell me about it
No mate. The water level is low. Usually, it's quite calm.
It's intense, but not too bad for the fish. They get in and out of the flow when they want. When they get active and shoal, they love the flow. 😀
nelson said:
tell me about it
viktorlantos said:
No mate. The water level is low. Usually, it's quite calm.
viktorlantos said:
It's intense, but not too bad for the fish. They get in and out of the flow when they want. When they get active and shoal, they love the flow. 😀
Mark Evans
Member
Re: "Prairie Lands"... all things 'visible'
Here's a comparison to show what a year of learning can do.
My first attempt...FAIL!
my current attempt...PASS!...i think
I put this down to 'light' control.
The light in the second pic, is only at that height for the pic. It's about 50cm above the tank 😉
Here's a comparison to show what a year of learning can do.
My first attempt...FAIL!
my current attempt...PASS!...i think
I put this down to 'light' control.
The light in the second pic, is only at that height for the pic. It's about 50cm above the tank 😉
Mark Evans
Member
Re: "Prairie Lands"... light control. understand the power.
no mate 🙁 I had to go to peterborough for my test so i can acquire my heritage skills card.
By the time i was done, it was too late to go and buy some fish. Maybe tomorrow I'll go and look.
nelson said:
no mate 🙁 I had to go to peterborough for my test so i can acquire my heritage skills card.
By the time i was done, it was too late to go and buy some fish. Maybe tomorrow I'll go and look.
Mark Evans
Member
Re: "Prairie Lands"... light control. understand the power.
For those who not overwhelmed with this journal I've decided on a fish choice.
For some time, I've been thinking about gouramis, to go with the 'light' feeling of the tank.
Maybe an unusual choice for a gumi, but I've decided and theres no going back now. 😀
For those who not overwhelmed with this journal
I've decided on a fish choice.For some time, I've been thinking about gouramis, to go with the 'light' feeling of the tank.
Maybe an unusual choice for a gumi, but I've decided and theres no going back now. 😀
Mark Evans
Member
Re: "Prairie Lands"... decided on fish
are you following me or something? Yes mate. Thats what i've got my eye on.
quite subtle, not overly coloured, but nice. I dont want too many, maybe 7 or 9 tops
nelson said:
are you following me or something?
Yes mate. Thats what i've got my eye on. quite subtle, not overly coloured, but nice. I dont want too many, maybe 7 or 9 tops
