Mark Evans
Expert
Re: 120 x 55 x 55 getting close to the end. Feedback on ste
After attempting a 'gravel vac' clean, it's apparent, this way of cleaning is going to have to stop. There's way to many shrimp in the HC.
Thankfully, i think the tank has stabilised, so i'm not too concerned about a build up of detritus and shrimp poo.
After Ian and George come over on Sunday (go easy on my chaps, not too much critique
) I'll be trimming extremely heavy, and probably for the last time. I'll then let it grow out, and take the final shots.
Riccia is becoming an issue. My own fault due to 'no attention' I've had to make a ton more Riccia stones and place them in their original spots. Actually, it makes it look a bit more tidy. I'll learn from this valuable lesson.
I'll have to learn from my own mistakes re. Riccia, because the next tank is going to be full of the stuff...a quick 'knock it out' scape'
Anyway, here's the pre trim shot as of tonight,and i'll post the post trim shot next week. That's if i dare get scissor happy
13-weeks by saintly's pics, on Flickr
As you can see, the glosso has started to go mad, and needs flattening. The tenellus is spreading everywhere, but i'll let that go where it wants, to add a natural feel.
Moss also needs a good trim.
I think George mentioned in a previous post, about a 'red' stem or something similar...probably a right choice, but a bit late i think.
I reckon the next scape will have stems with colour, and i'm determined to get them red. I'm desperate to get some colour into my tanks; all that seems to happen is 'green'
From what i have noticed, my tenellus has strong hints of red hues, so i think i have a few things right to grow 'red' plants. Fingers crossed for the next tank
After attempting a 'gravel vac' clean, it's apparent, this way of cleaning is going to have to stop. There's way to many shrimp in the HC.
Thankfully, i think the tank has stabilised, so i'm not too concerned about a build up of detritus and shrimp poo.
After Ian and George come over on Sunday (go easy on my chaps, not too much critique
) I'll be trimming extremely heavy, and probably for the last time. I'll then let it grow out, and take the final shots. Riccia is becoming an issue. My own fault due to 'no attention' I've had to make a ton more Riccia stones and place them in their original spots. Actually, it makes it look a bit more tidy. I'll learn from this valuable lesson.
I'll have to learn from my own mistakes re. Riccia, because the next tank is going to be full of the stuff...a quick 'knock it out' scape'
Anyway, here's the pre trim shot as of tonight,and i'll post the post trim shot next week. That's if i dare get scissor happy
13-weeks by saintly's pics, on Flickr
As you can see, the glosso has started to go mad, and needs flattening. The tenellus is spreading everywhere, but i'll let that go where it wants, to add a natural feel.
Moss also needs a good trim.
I think George mentioned in a previous post, about a 'red' stem or something similar...probably a right choice, but a bit late i think.
I reckon the next scape will have stems with colour, and i'm determined to get them red. I'm desperate to get some colour into my tanks; all that seems to happen is 'green'
From what i have noticed, my tenellus has strong hints of red hues, so i think i have a few things right to grow 'red' plants. Fingers crossed for the next tank
