David Edwards
Member
Hi all,
Though I would start a journal regarding my scape after gleaming lots of info from our knowledgeable members.
The Scape with no name
Lido 200.
Standard 2 T5HO bulbs in Juwel fixture with iquatics reflectors.
Filter - external with 2200lph rate - not sure it produces that.
Additional circulation aps wavemaker 2500 lph.
Input via spray bar fitted from Eheim shepherd's crook outlet.
Glass inlet with surface skimmer.
Powersand and Amazonia substrate 3 x 9l bags.
Hardscape - dragon stone and bogwood.
Co2 - 5KG FE with regulator and solenoid - inline diffuser.
substrate and hardscape having been flooded since end of March.
Currently 6 hour photo period - not sure if should reduce to make sure limit the chance of algae.
Planted last sunday -
Plants
Monte Carlo
Eleocharis acicularis
Staurogyne repens
anubias barteri nana
bucephalandra - not sure which variety
hygrophilia pinnatifida
rotala roundifolia
christmas moss
java moss
Fessidens fontanus
Trident fern
bolbitis heudelotii
Hyrocotyle tripartita
Photos are 1 week since planting - apologies in advance for quality as on iPhone
- no fancy camera work here!
Though I would start a journal regarding my scape after gleaming lots of info from our knowledgeable members.
The Scape with no name
Lido 200.
Standard 2 T5HO bulbs in Juwel fixture with iquatics reflectors.
Filter - external with 2200lph rate - not sure it produces that.
Additional circulation aps wavemaker 2500 lph.
Input via spray bar fitted from Eheim shepherd's crook outlet.
Glass inlet with surface skimmer.
Powersand and Amazonia substrate 3 x 9l bags.
Hardscape - dragon stone and bogwood.
Co2 - 5KG FE with regulator and solenoid - inline diffuser.
substrate and hardscape having been flooded since end of March.
Currently 6 hour photo period - not sure if should reduce to make sure limit the chance of algae.
Planted last sunday -
Plants
Monte Carlo
Eleocharis acicularis
Staurogyne repens
anubias barteri nana
bucephalandra - not sure which variety
hygrophilia pinnatifida
rotala roundifolia
christmas moss
java moss
Fessidens fontanus
Trident fern
bolbitis heudelotii
Hyrocotyle tripartita
Photos are 1 week since planting - apologies in advance for quality as on iPhone