Re: “Nano Torâ€, Andyh's 35l Nano Scape
Hello
Been really busy so not updated for a while so here goes.
Had a run of algae, Diatoms and BBA but i had switched my lights to 48w of t5 over a 35l so was asking for trouble, i have got it under control now. Slightly higher CO2 rate, Phyton Git and regular water changes.
The HC is growing well especially after following Graeme's advice of pruning it hard to the substrate early on, the growth is far more compact and close to the gravel compared to my previous attempts of mounds of HC. As you can see below its growing under the gravel and popping up all over the place. (its even pearling now)
The moss i purchased from Neilw is grwoing really well now, in the last two weeks it has doubled in size (thanks to the extra light,CO2 etc). The Marsilea has almost fully recovered after a severe bout of BBA but the Phyton git cured that and the shrimps grazed the rest. As can be seen in the background the Eleocharis Acicularis (hair grass) is growing well, wasn't at the first but i pruned it very hard and its recovered really well, runners everywhere!
The only downer being the Elatine Hydropiper, its hasn't done well
, i only planted about a couple of inches or so square, but it all melted and never recovered! Weird! i will give it another go at some point but the HC will cover that spot for now!
I have also added my some of CRS to the tank, and always like snapping these guys here is a few pics:
Note to self; clean glass b4 taking macro pictures
Two of my
Boraras brigittae aka Mosquito Rasbora plus CRS and a Sakura Cherry
Tank Dosing and Maintenance
Currently doing 1 x 50% water change per week, at this point i dose 3 drops of Green Gain and 8 drops of Phyton Git
Dosing daily; ADA Brighty K 3ml & Step 1 3ml and then every other day Green Brighty Special Lights 3ml.
Lights 7 hours, CO2-green drop checker at light on (on 2hrs b4 lights).
Will post a a couple of full tank shots in a couple of weeks, as i am currently growing a few other plants on in here at the moment.
Thanks for looking
Andyh