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  1. DutchMuch

    TryHard Dutch Aquascape (Ukaps Edition!)

    Update on the update: Journal coming soon
  2. DutchMuch

    Journal Continuation of Dutch's Emersed Setup, Greenhouse Edition.

    Long overdue update. As you guys may know i moved states *again*, since then have not been v active on forums. Been making a 75g custom dutch style, with custom mock ADA stand which has been taking up my spare time. Hopefully one day i can start a journal here again :) Until then, enjoy these pics.
  3. DutchMuch

    My Singapore adventures

    awesome. Period. lol. Very cool though, thank you for posting the videos! :D
  4. DutchMuch

    Does anyone have experience growing, Echinodorus 'Small bear' and Echinodorus 'Yellow Sun'

    No submersed leaves, i had the 40b high tech and it was new bulbs and the lily i had in there (later became invasive so killed it) was throwing emersed leaves nicely.
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    Does anyone have experience growing, Echinodorus 'Small bear' and Echinodorus 'Yellow Sun'

    That is truly strange! i would have thought the opposite, currently im using my good trusty T5HO 6 bulb custom bulb fixture that gives out (with new bulbs over 200 par we assume, its very high light) bulbs are needing to be replaced but they arent to old yet, i dont think it'd be that dim...
  6. DutchMuch

    TryHard Dutch Aquascape (Ukaps Edition!)

    Update on tank: Did a little biotope, then bought a 75g tearing this one down new 75g (with custom built stand) journal coming soon
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    Does anyone have experience growing, Echinodorus 'Small bear' and Echinodorus 'Yellow Sun'

    Update: Yellow sun, is growing large new leaves, that are horizontal growing. Small bear, is growing narrow leaves going Straight up, and is battling algae/diatoms. Unrelated but complicating: My tropical blue lily is only growing submersed leaves, tisk tisk, i want those pads-...
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    Does anyone have experience growing, Echinodorus 'Small bear' and Echinodorus 'Yellow Sun'

    I found a lot of things in your write up extremely interesting! I highly appreciate the response. Very strange that the plant does this. Never heard of such a thing...!
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    Does anyone have experience growing, Echinodorus 'Small bear' and Echinodorus 'Yellow Sun'

    You are a mind of information i tell u alto haha look what i found in one of your links; "The Echinodorus variety 'Kleiner Baer' (translates as "little bear") was bred by Julius Hoechstetter (Trostberg). It is also sold in trade under the name Echinodorus Dschungelstar Nr.2 'Kleiner Baer'...
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    Does anyone have experience growing, Echinodorus 'Small bear' and Echinodorus 'Yellow Sun'

    tyty i looked it up by that name, got a tad bit more detail but nothing crazy still. Honestly surprised that it is this uncommon, you wouldnt think echinodorus sp. as a whole would have truly any uncommon plants and that they'd all be fairly used! Very neat. Still nothing under yellow sun...
  11. DutchMuch

    New tank background arrived today

    i agree, i wouldnt light it up... its like a cove for the inhabitants to take a break from the show as they please :) very cool background.
  12. DutchMuch

    Does anyone have experience growing, Echinodorus 'Small bear' and Echinodorus 'Yellow Sun'

    no, which one were you referring to being Echinodorus Dschungelstar Nr. 2 'Kleiner Bär' ? very cool though, it looks like 'small bear' if that is what it is?
  13. DutchMuch

    Does anyone have experience growing, Echinodorus 'Small bear' and Echinodorus 'Yellow Sun'

    As the title says, does anyone have experience growing, Echinodorus 'Small bear' and Echinodorus 'Yellow Sun'? i recently purchased a few of (both) these and am looking for more info on them since there seems to be so little... Pictures also would be nice to see. :)
  14. DutchMuch

    How do you remineralize your RO water?

    i laughed when i read this, due to how ironic it is to my situation: over the years i have scaped, the only scapes i succeeded in doing relatively well with beautiful thriving plantings were in acidic/soft water! i think it is funny that you are dealing with the opposite, having a hard water...
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    How do you remineralize your RO water?

    this is another reason i left out, my pH is above 8+ which as a far as my test can go, another reason i think ill invest in this system.
  16. DutchMuch

    How do you remineralize your RO water?

    This is a very cool piece of advice, thank you, i tend to do EI in all my scapes so i will definitely look into this
  17. DutchMuch

    How do you remineralize your RO water?

    Few reasons: The customizability options for water params (a little bit) my water is liquid rock, or should i say, liquid asteroid, so having RO would allow me to grow a wider variety of plants, like i used to do before i moved here. (Even water lilies have a very hard time growing in this...
  18. DutchMuch

    How do you remineralize your RO water?

    what product do you guys use or what methods? please describe in best detail lol trying to find a method that will work for me. And opinions on this? https://www.chewy.com/aquatic-life-ro-buddie-four-stage/dp/146155
  19. DutchMuch

    Questions regarding Intensely high gh/kh.

    i cant, or i would, im on the college dorm noodle raman budget.
  20. DutchMuch

    Questions regarding Intensely high gh/kh.

    Test kit: api master kit cleaning it with a good wash of only water then letting it air dry on a rack. Isnt expired, kit is relatively new since i replaced the old one i had finally.
  21. DutchMuch

    Questions regarding Intensely high gh/kh.

    It was the gov. Ill see if i can get it. was prof. installed when house was built refer to last post, hope the tests helped a bit
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    Questions regarding Intensely high gh/kh.

    Did a gh/kh test on every source of water we have: Default tap water gH: 15 / kH: 14 Distilled water gH: 7 / kH: 5-6 Well water gH: 15+ / kH: 15+ Current tank water: gH: 15 / kH 13
  23. DutchMuch

    Questions regarding Intensely high gh/kh.

    ...the paper for it... GH i assume would be Much higher if not a little higher. I also imagine that yes it is flow rate dependent. Water softener is brand new, dont think it needs any fixing or maintenance... *also just looked at it to verify* We do not have local water, such as city water etc.
  24. DutchMuch

    Questions regarding Intensely high gh/kh.

    i believe this is the one we own. http://www.waterboss.com/watersoftenermodel950.shtml Water softners reduce calcium and mg in the water, so how come my gh reading (and kh) are both so high still?
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    Questions regarding Intensely high gh/kh.

    What should i check for?
  26. DutchMuch

    Questions regarding Intensely high gh/kh.

    The water runs through a water softner, is this ok?
  27. DutchMuch

    Questions regarding Intensely high gh/kh.

    Hello all, My gH is currently at around 15, and the kH is around 13-14. I am planning to breed a rare variant of japense trapdoor snails, which like gh/kh both around 6-8 if i am correct. Similar to neocaridina shrimp. Try to find how to lower the gH and kH, any advice? so far i have read...
  28. DutchMuch

    Critique my hardscape Plant suggestions?

    With the way you designed the hardscape layout, which is Very dramatic... There is no Middle, its 0-100 real quick in terms of dramatic height. I would use this to your advantage, and do a red/yellow/orange foreground to the leftmost of the scape, if not the entire front excluding the middle...
  29. DutchMuch

    NatureScape - The End

    Wow. so how much $ to do this to my room for me? haha ill pay for the flight to LOL Kiding of course, looks absolutely stunning, as usual with your work. Good job :snaphappy:
  30. DutchMuch

    Olympus is Calling.

    Gosh been a while since i checked in on this. Looks great as usual :) :bookworm:
  31. DutchMuch

    Finally back at it

    Im in the same boat, just have not got my next one yet... :) Your scape looks great martin, and wb
  32. DutchMuch

    Buyer Beware

    first mistake.
  33. DutchMuch

    Carnivorous plants

    now i want carni's :(
  34. DutchMuch

    Journal Continuation of Dutch's Emersed Setup, Greenhouse Edition.

    Thanks i appreciate it! I was very surprised on how it began to grow sideways, similar to how ludwigia sp. will grow when emersed sometimes. It adds a very nice pop of color in contrast to the bacopa and baby tears. I like how it turned out. Now to wait for the baby tears to spread! The baby...
  35. DutchMuch

    2 tanks 1 sump

    Awesomely- amazing aquascape, good job!
  36. DutchMuch

    Journal Continuation of Dutch's Emersed Setup, Greenhouse Edition.

    Here is the update information on tank C1: Tank C1 currently houses: Cryptocoryne Wendtii 'Bronze' Bacopa sp. 'Colorata' Dwarf Lobelia Cardinalis Dwarf Sagittaria
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    Sorry if this question gets beat to death... but cheap LED's for a 100cm long, 30cm deep tank?

    https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/173394/PLT-10270.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwq-TmBRBdEiwAaO1enxAGlDJn24S9PEma3-kX-XQx5g63ZPmoAnAuhwYy-BGsj1ZKNZXEDBoCnhkQAvD_BwE...
  38. DutchMuch

    Sorry if this question gets beat to death... but cheap LED's for a 100cm long, 30cm deep tank?

    my fav options are spot/flood lights. they are cheap and range from high-low tech
  39. DutchMuch

    Journal How not to build a wildlife pond...

    that heather is stunning @Iain Sutherland
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    Inventing nature

    lol in one sentence the writer says "its bull" then 3 sentences later i stop reading because, i dont care. If someone uses the golden ratio and makes a stunning scape (couldn't tell you how many times this has happened, to many to ever document i bet) then good for them Why shouldn't i use...
  41. DutchMuch

    Emersed Culture, [The Beginner Basics].

    What the above member stated!...;)
  42. DutchMuch

    Emersed Culture, [The Beginner Basics].

    I know nothing about terrariums, so i cannot comment. He seems to know his stuff, and obviously gets good results. all of the plants i grow emersed get access to open air for more Co2, this is also just because of the certain setup i have going on. If i had... lets say... all my plants in 100%...
  43. DutchMuch

    Trying to fill in the Nitches of this hobby... (Business marketing talk)

    couldn't agree more, so thankful its here :angelic:
  44. DutchMuch

    Emersed Culture, [The Beginner Basics].

    ...to this hobby, and the rewards that come with it. I hope some of the noobs will learn as much from this journal as I have learned in my time. * Basics: Emersed culture is a completely different world when it compares to comparing it with submersed grown plants. With Emersed grown plants...
  45. DutchMuch

    Where does the wood come from?

    a lot of people dont know this is an option. i guess most people figure that *Well if its not bought, there is just no way you can use it !* Example is for old cedar wood (depending on type, age varies) in my area we have tons of old dead dried up cedar wood from years and years ago (20+ some of...
  46. DutchMuch

    Where does the wood come from?

    ...A: illegal B: immoral as hell. I'm not in that life, as far as tree's/wood go, i'm not sure, and i have never known anyone who wanted to sell me a rare type of wood or an endangered type at that. Etc etc. I just know plants. *if its not obvious i dont like peeps who illegally collect/sell
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    Tank Disaster! How did this happen?

    yea this sometimes happens in a cycle. Its like when the cycle is half way through usually for me. Just my guess, im sure there is some bigger more scientific explanation to this. Maybe. EIther way good luck ;)
  48. DutchMuch

    Where does the wood come from?

    i hope this thread goes far. I dont think in my years of doing forum's i have ever seen someone ask this. Following. Edit: can verify that seiryu is now highly illegal to export from japan. Most of the Seiryu stones being sold outside of Japan are typically Ryouh Stones and are just commonly...
  49. DutchMuch

    What plants are these?

    looks like lava rock PFS maybe or aquasoil sand possibly. and what seems to be marimo moss, and glosso. i have bad eye site, someone correct me if im wrong.
  50. DutchMuch

    What country is everyone from? (Fun Thread)

    didn't expect this bump, awesome, haha
  51. DutchMuch

    Poison dart frog vivariums

    wanting to turn my 40b eventually into a vivarium (rn just sitting in my closet from the move we just had about a week/2 ago) this is very inspirational and cool.
  52. DutchMuch

    For the Start is dark and full of terrors

    wow definitely a awesome tank, tech wise and look wise. Good job!
  53. DutchMuch

    The 24 hr Aquarist APT Complete

    i hate All in one ferts.... :artist:
  54. DutchMuch

    Ada 60p, talawa land

    ugh, tank is looking stunning as usual. Good job keep up the good work!:clap:
  55. DutchMuch

    Journal Continuation of Dutch's Emersed Setup, Greenhouse Edition.

    From my experience, here is a general code i have found and follow with great results when growing emersed, this is assuming the plant(s) have natural sunlight, and are in a controlled environment. Heat+No Humidity=Death Heat+50% Humidity=50% survival rate Heat+80%+Humidity=97%survival rate...
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    Journal Continuation of Dutch's Emersed Setup, Greenhouse Edition.

    Everyone thinks temp is a issue The only issue with temp is when i gets cold, if it is over 100 degrees it doesnt matter High temps in the greenhouse if you look on the APC journal was 110 degrees F. Avrg was around 95. Avrg humidity was around 35%-70% inside the greenhouse itself and some...
  57. DutchMuch

    TryHard Dutch Aquascape (Ukaps Edition!)

    Took the tank down (moving reasons) *Sold all plants *I found the fish a home that i think they can live their lives out in whilst thriving *Taking down tank.
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    Dragonwood

    we need to make this tank like a 4k image, so it can be a wallpaper who wants to donate the 5,000$ camera!?!? please! *Tank is looking fan-freaking-tastic just sayin'
  59. DutchMuch

    Help Identifying 2 Whiptail Catfish

    i have to traditional whiptails Dear gosh they sit there in the same spot for like a week but i love them so <3 Edit: i am mistaken! mine are Twig catfish, i always get the names mixed up. But either way still my fav tank inhabitants over the years.
  60. DutchMuch

    (NO MORE) 2,000L High tech BEAST

    if they did truly volunteer hope they got good life going on! they definitely deserved it! :)
  61. DutchMuch

    (NO MORE) 2,000L High tech BEAST

    not to de-rail this thread but i always thought is was... kind of weird that he used people to do the scape. or make it i mean.... (for some scapes) In my opinion that kind of means, ya know, it wasn't "ALL YOU" who did this "master scape" i think he kind of just had the Bigger name sometimes...
  62. DutchMuch

    (NO MORE) 2,000L High tech BEAST

    takashi amano jr. here except he (you) does everything himself heck yes.
  63. DutchMuch

    (NO MORE) 2,000L High tech BEAST

    oh my GOD this tank is literally my dreams :p *large high tech absolutely huge and stunning
  64. DutchMuch

    Question regarding shrimp breeding, in a controlled space.

    this is also true lmao
  65. DutchMuch

    Question regarding shrimp breeding, in a controlled space.

    1 rule to success 1. Obey the rules
  66. DutchMuch

    Question regarding shrimp breeding, in a controlled space.

    I highly thank you for the answer, thank you vm! :bookworm::thumbup:
  67. DutchMuch

    TryHard Dutch Aquascape (Ukaps Edition!)

    if its one thing i will never buy in this hobby ever again its a inline diffuser absolutely hate those things. Currently running a Atomic inline co2 diffuser from GLA. Bubble rate is uncountable lol its very high, my drop checker is yellow.
  68. DutchMuch

    TryHard Dutch Aquascape (Ukaps Edition!)

    go for it, the reason i got a large one like this is because if i do decide to upgrade, then i can still use it with the possibility of not having to buy another light fixture. The other reason is because the customizability of the bulbs. And the last reason is because if i want to downsize then...
  69. DutchMuch

    Question regarding shrimp breeding, in a controlled space.

    was gonna say they look very nice :D
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    TryHard Dutch Aquascape (Ukaps Edition!)

    interesting, never heard of that being a thing. cool. :) Climate in ar in a nutshell: Summer: 105 degrees F Winter: 10 degrees F We have 2 huge rain barrels outside (think like 1000g or more idk) the house is a "self sufficient house" another user mentioned that but- idk- i still got a handful...
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    TryHard Dutch Aquascape (Ukaps Edition!)

    Thank you i appreciate it :) Agrobrite far as i know is Not dimmable (im sure some techy can make it dimmable though) but i dont think you'd really wanna dim it anyway. Its pretty expensive so i would rather than dimming it to only get 1/2 its potential instead buy a lower tech light if thats...
  72. DutchMuch

    Question regarding shrimp breeding, in a controlled space.

    im not worried about getting pure lines. I said this previously, its just a "for fun" thing. And for future use if needed.
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    TryHard Dutch Aquascape (Ukaps Edition!)

    thank you, I may give it a go, i have before, and ended up with horrible results. Im undecided. Especially in our 1000sqft house, the RO would 100% be a PITA i get it. But i really am in a corner and have a Very very limited amtn of options... :(
  74. DutchMuch

    TryHard Dutch Aquascape (Ukaps Edition!)

    ...funds from my car fund in order to purchase this. which is a big fat Suck, but its all i can do to keep the tank going really. And i rather spend 300-500$ than killing a **(insert larger amount of money here that ill keep anonymous)** hobby. Hope you all enjoyed the update, Thanks much, AA
  75. DutchMuch

    Question regarding shrimp breeding, in a controlled space.

    No not in the scape, i prefer no large dividers in a dutch aquascape haha Definitely considering the one i linked
  76. DutchMuch

    TryHard Dutch Aquascape (Ukaps Edition!)

    Well im trying to upload the photos now, but the camera is not connecting to the pc for some reason?... ill try later in a few hours i guess... p.s. i just discovered some really bad news. So there is another spoiler for you all to feast on in the mean time. :(:banghead::(
  77. DutchMuch

    Question regarding shrimp breeding, in a controlled space.

    that'd be correct! + i like the idea of a small little hob breeder anyway just to have one. Im talking small as in around 5x5 inches or less/more i was looking at this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005QRDF4K/ref=twister_B00Q4PKI7A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
  78. DutchMuch

    Blue Neon Tetras with a Beta

    Now i can never tell gallonage by cm (seeing as im bad at basic math lol) But it sounds pretty packed already, and i agree with the last comment the 35cm sounds to small for my liking. Whenever i purchase or plan to purchase a fish, i always make sure i have at the very least 1.5x what the...
  79. DutchMuch

    Ada 60p, talawa land

    i am sorry for your loss i have the same product, the eheim skimmer, and i have never had this issue? I do have shrimp that go and end up in there, but i simply push them out whenever i decide to clean it and they are alive and well, etc. I've got pygmy corys to but they never go near the...
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    Question regarding shrimp breeding, in a controlled space.

    been a long time since i've heard that name! ill ask him :) ty *Still taking suggestions*
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    Question regarding shrimp breeding, in a controlled space.

    Here is my idea, please tell me if it is possible, if so, any products out there? (US) My tank is my 40b, i have wild type shrimp all in it, mixes of mixes, etc. Some though are pure cherries or pure yellow shrimp. I'd like to kind of clear the colors out a bit, so i can just have something to...
  82. DutchMuch

    TryHard Dutch Aquascape (Ukaps Edition!)

    i just got done doing something to the tank i haven't done in a Very long time... Stay tuned, will update tomorrow. I think you all will have that "wow" expression when you see it.
  83. DutchMuch

    Dragonstone Forest 180L

    No, i add substrate to my tank pretty frequently. Its like' 5" thick now lol. I gotta re do the tank one of these days. Anyway, i dont think you'll have an issue. I know the substrate i have added is inert but i have also added Dirt before and had no issues. So yea i think you'll be fine.
  84. DutchMuch

    ADA 75P

    no such thing :angelic:
  85. DutchMuch

    Dragonstone Forest 180L

    If your dosing at all why bother adding the ferts then removing them with wc? just a big waste. In any scape i create personally- i always do 50% wc a week. And stick to it from day one, so the tank reaches this equilibrium better eventually. Just my own thing.
  86. DutchMuch

    + 1 for the UK Police

    lol in the US we dont need mopeds... we got kawasaki's MUAHAHA
  87. DutchMuch

    How intelligent are fish?

    i think you mean "for the satanic ritual the person(s) later attended" anyone who finds that FUN might as well be completely evil imo
  88. DutchMuch

    (NO MORE) 2,000L High tech BEAST

    that looks like a lot of wiring and stuff! I have no clue what it is but looks fancy! nice! Tank is looking great as usual but u dont need me to tell u that ;)
  89. DutchMuch

    How intelligent are fish?

    agree 100% on this one boys. i think this is a life lesson type thing, which is a good topic to discuss in all honesty. I remember when i was younger, i had JUST started fishing, and was always nervous to catch something because... then what? Anyway i caught a little blue gill one day and the...
  90. DutchMuch

    Developments

    Awesome stuff! love the emersed one
  91. DutchMuch

    Genetically modified aquatic plants (Discussion)

    No but that is something else i have never seen before! Very interesting! can you imagine what seeing these guys in person would be like? What an experience!
  92. DutchMuch

    How intelligent are fish?

    but i wasnt trying to prove anything...?:confused: like i said in the fine print. I didnt agree nor disagree with your post. Simply implied you didn't have any actual evidence to contradict what the posts you quoted said. I cannot help myself but to comment on how immature of a reply that is...
  93. DutchMuch

    After the Move

    Im in the same boat... :(
  94. DutchMuch

    TryHard Dutch Aquascape (Ukaps Edition!)

    Have not done a water change in 2 1/2 weeks Still going strong! Not my longest time w/o doing a wc though, think my longest was 4 weeks and nothing happened. Nothing was "going bad" etc etc i just did it to catch up on maintenance. I would do the recommended 50% wc's every weekend but...
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