Starting point The Cube-- New Cube Rescape

[Greenfinger2]

Hi All, Added some more sag So it over hangs the river stones The lug is growing well & getting a nice red too

Some pics .

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[Greenfinger2]

Hi Vinkenoog, & Parotet Thank you

 

[Greenfinger2]

Hi Martin, Thank you

 

[Greenfinger2]

Hi All, The plants have gone mad 3 days growth and the lud has reached the surface again Some pics. First pic is the one i posted on friday then some pics i took yesterday

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[Edvet]

Only one solution:

 

[Greenfinger2]

Only one solution:

Hi Edvet, Great idea

 

[Vinkenoog1977]

That's some growth man, looking lush and awesome!

 

[Greenfinger2]

That's some growth man, looking lush and awesome!

Hi Vinkenoog, Thank you Tell me about it Thinking about stripping this one down. Well its 11 months old now Will let it get to it first birthday June 17 Then think about a rescape

 

[Vinkenoog1977]

Almost a shame to break this one down, but I can understand the sentiment; I've got an x amount of possible new scapes in my head.

 

[Greenfinger2]

Hi All, I have entered a competition with this one "CAC" "Croatian Aquascaping Competition " So exited to enter my first Comp
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[Vinkenoog1977]

Looks wonderful Roy, love the red contrast!

Good luck with the competition!

 

[ADA]

Love the jungle Dutch look

 

[Fern]

Good luck Roy!

 

[Greenfinger2]

Hi All, Thank you Now the long wait for the results I won't have any finger nails left by then

 

[Greenfinger2]

Hi Michael W, Thank you

 

[Michael W]

I really love this aquarium Roy, it is making me really want to try out DIY CO2! Only problem is trying to figure a way to maintain a setup while on holiday.

 

[Greenfinger2]

I really love this aquarium Roy, it is making me really want to try out DIY CO2! Only problem is trying to figure a way to maintain a setup while on holiday.

Hi Michael, Thank you That is the one big problem with Diy Co2 you have to change the mix every 4 days Becoming a bit of a pain now It was fun when i started.Now that i under stand things a little more I am thinking of trying soda stream Co2 From Co2 Art They sell all the bits and bobs and the bottles are easy to get.Great to start with and learn from Diy Co2 and it has served me well But i think its time to move on to other options now

 

[Greenfinger2]

Hi All, Rescape of the Cube I liked the HC Cuba so worked round it Took apart a couple of Wabi Kusa's for some plants and DW and added them Then filled in the space with Crypt wendtii .And Crypt wendtii brown in the gap on RHside
Some Photos Will post better ones in a few days

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[Michael W]

Those who doubt DIY CO2 be amazed! This will be the thread that I will be referring to if I advice anyone about DIY CO2 for sure!

 

[Vinkenoog1977]

Looking great Roy!

I do have a tip in regards to DIY CO2, and making it last a bit longer than four days. This is the recipe I use for a 1 liter bottle.
- 150 ml. water
- 250 gr. sugar
- 2 gelatine "leaves" (the ones used for baking and such)

Add the water and the sugar to a pan, stir vigorously until it boils, then turn off the heat, and add the gelatine (which needs to be presoaked for a couple of minutes in cold water) and stir. Add this to the CO2-bottle that you are using (when cooled a bit, should you be using plastic), and let it sit and stiffen up in the fridge overnight.
The next day, or whenever you want to use it (it will keep for weeks and weeks, even in a regular cabinet, uncooled), you add 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1/2 to 1 full teaspoon of yeast (depending on the amount of CO2 you require; this will affect the longevity of the mix off course), mix it with some luke warm water, add it to the bottle, and then fill the bottle to about 4 centimeters below the top. CO2-production will start within a couple of hours, it will produce a lot at first, but that will taper down within a day or two. After that, it will EASILY last you a week or two, probably even three!