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  1. Mikeba

    Cave in the Hill

    Hey, what happened to this scape? Any updates?
  2. Mikeba

    45P Nature Aquarium Mountain Aquascape

    Nice job Nigel! Looking sharp :clap:
  3. Mikeba

    Mirkwood - ADA 45P

    @CooKieS I have some Chemiclean stand by in case it returns :D But I THINK I tackled the root cause of the Cyano outbreak. I think it was due to lots of MC/HC melting and some issues with flow the tank became very unstable. @rebel Thanks man, I'm also more fan of this version :thumbup:
  4. Mikeba

    Mirkwood - ADA 45P

    Month 5 I have been struggling with this scape for the past months. :( Had brown algae that just wouldn't go away, HC/MC in the front kept melting and to top things off, a giant Cyano outbreak. So I decided to remove the front soil slopes and do a complete 6 day blackout to kill the Cyano...
  5. Mikeba

    Unnamed - 60P

    Just try it, you will be amazed :) For really big stones like the one leaning on the right side; that stone has pretty good support on itself, but I used around 6 of those filters to really lock it down, so it wouldn't move accidentally when doing maintenance. I can put some force on it and it...
  6. Mikeba

    Unnamed - 60P

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts CooKies! There will be some planting behind those trees, so I think it will have a nice effect. But I can always tweak along the way if it doesn't look good :) I actually made a video where I explain how I do my glueing :)
  7. Mikeba

    Unnamed - 60P

    Thanks guys :D @Nubias If I ever had to buy a 60cm tank again, I wouldn't go for the ADA 60P anymore. You need more depth for modern aquascapes, something I miss with it's 30cm. 40 - 45 cm would be such a relief and would give so much more possibilities. So something to keep in mind if you ever...
  8. Mikeba

    Unnamed - 60P

    Hi everyone, After breaking down Mighty Cave it started itching again to start somehting new. I created the hardscape a while back and finaly found the time to port it over to the aquarium. :) The setup: Tank: ADA 60P (60x30x36cm) Light: Twinstar 600SP with Chihiros hanging kit Filter: 1x...
  9. Mikeba

    Mirkwood - ADA 45P

    Thanks guys :) @FJK_12 I hope it will fill in nicely so I can emphasize the depth even more. I'm also planning to add a lot more sticks in the back, going from bigger to smaller. But when the hair grass is grown in completely. :D
  10. Mikeba

    How to glue aquarium hardscape (wood & rocks)

    I have no idea what makes the filter react ... but I do know that using white filter wool causes that same reaction. So that's an alternative if you don't want to use cigarette filters. I tried them both and my preference goes to cig filters. The filter wool isn't that compact and needs a lot...
  11. Mikeba

    Mirkwood - ADA 45P

    Looooong overdue update on the 45P. Sorry for that guys, life got in the way. :oops: Replanted the foreground with Monte Carlo yesterday as the HC Cuba melted on me ... twice :banghead: but hey, we’re staying positive!
  12. Mikeba

    How to glue aquarium hardscape (wood & rocks)

    Hi, I wanted to show you guys how I use cigarette filters and superglue to glue wood and rocks together when creating a hardscape. Hope this video can help you in creating beautiful aquascapes :)
  13. Mikeba

    Mirkwood - ADA 45P

    My first idea was to do a hemianthus micranthemoides background, but then I saw a scape a bit like mine using this plant in the background and I didn't like it. It was too bushy, taking over all the twigs, not a natural sight. That's why I went for Eleocharis acicularis. I hope it grows well so...
  14. Mikeba

    Mirkwood - ADA 45P

    If you are interested to see how I build this scape, check out the video below!
  15. Mikeba

    Mirkwood - ADA 45P

    After almost 6 weeks of dry start I finally got around planting this scape a few days ago. The dry start was a big success and I'm going to use this method for all my future scapes, for sure. It's so easy with very nice results, the way I like it. :D So here some pictures for you guys, hope...
  16. Mikeba

    Breaking the radio silence - my latest scapes

    Very nice! Welcome back ;)
  17. Mikeba

    Mirkwood - ADA 45P

    Small update on the dry start of this scape. It's going very well, I can see new growth popping up everywhere. We are at week 3 now, but I'm going to give it one more extra week to be sure.
  18. Mikeba

    Cave in the Hill

    Nice growth, It's looking great! Only thing I don't like is the big sand line on the front glass. I'm more fan of a thin layer .. :p
  19. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    Yeah, with the Twinstar on full power plants grow very fast. My stems recovered from the trim in 3 days ... with the Aquasky 601 it took a complete week, so go figure. :) It's GSA I think .. I've had BGA in my previous tank and it was more slimy. I just kept syphoning it out and one day it...
  20. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    I made a full maintenance video of this scape. This was after neglecting this tank for quite some time and skipping a few water changes. Hoping to find the time to make the final shots tonight :)
  21. Mikeba

    Andrews Aquascaper 600 iwagumi

    Nice textured rocks and healthy looking plants! Good job :)
  22. Mikeba

    Cave in the Hill

    That is looking awesome! Love the shadows in the front, really ads to the depth. And the extension to the left played out well. Only point of feedback I can give is that the right front is a bit too heavy .. would have been nice if the far left piece was smaller, making a sort of step up from...
  23. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    Try trimming portions of the lower stem of, it should sprout new growth at those points. Having a lot of light also helps to keep it compact.
  24. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    Trim it HARD. It's actually not a very good plant for a 60P scape. I have to trim it weekly so it doesn't grow out of control. Fortunately trimming is easy and only takes a few minutes.
  25. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    Time for anohter update on this tank. I have been neglecting this tank due to the setup of the 45P, so it was time for a some heavy trimming and maintenance. This should be the last trim before the final shot, so almost time for something new!! :D
  26. Mikeba

    The Green Corner (planted on page 2)

    Really love how this scape turned out, well done!
  27. Mikeba

    Mirkwood - ADA 45P

    @Dominik_K Thank you! The planting will be challenging, hope I will be able to pull it off. I'm going to try HC Cuba instead of Monte Carlo. Had some advice from Cory Hopkins (not on this forum I think), and he suggested to do the planting like the scape below. So, Giant Haigrass on the side...
  28. Mikeba

    Cave in the Hill

    I'm flattered! :p I really like the feel of the stones, nice textures en depth! One thing I regret now is that I didn't make the cave opening bigger. After adding moss en wood details it became too small. So maybe something you could take into consideration now, while you still can :) And I...
  29. Mikeba

    Mirkwood - ADA 45P

    @Eduard18 Yes, the wood has been soaking for almost 3 weeks and was completely waterlogged before applying the moss. I'm hoping it will stay soaked due to the humidity inside the tank. @Shinobi Thnak you! :)
  30. Mikeba

    Mirkwood - ADA 45P

    @Eduard18 @doylecolmdoyle Thanks, I think I'll go for HC Cuba after all.... if it fails I can always swap it out with Monte Carlo later. It will be a lot better for the scale in this small tank. I got around taking pictures sooner than expected :lol: So here are some shots of the scape during DSM.
  31. Mikeba

    Mirkwood - ADA 45P

    Thanks guys! What would you change to achieve this?
  32. Mikeba

    Mirkwood - ADA 45P

    It took a while, but I finally got around adding the substrate and sand. I created the slopes on the sides because the foreground was hard to reach with all the wood. This way it will be a lot easier to do trimmings and glass cleaning in the future. I also created a little planting map, but...
  33. Mikeba

    Critique my hardscape Manten/ancient stone hardscape options

    @Kalum, do they send a step-by-step manual or something along with the hardscape? Or do you have to figure it out yourself?
  34. Mikeba

    Ada 60P - nature aquarium

    Looks like the 60P scapes are popular these days :D Very nice hardscape. Well balanced and the wood size seems perfect for this tank. Looking forward to seeing this planted! :thumbup:
  35. Mikeba

    Mountain Path - 60cm

    This scape is looking awesome mate :) Do you run the light on full power?
  36. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    @SKYE.__.HIGH I notice more green algae now that I stopped using it for a few months, but I also switched lights in that same period ... so I'm not sure. But I have to replace my electrode every 3 months, they say is happens when you dose a lot of iron. I ordered a Twinstar M5 so i'm curious if...
  37. Mikeba

    ADA 90P triangular composition

    Love how your aquarium is bigger than your tv :D Nice scape btw!
  38. Mikeba

    Mirkwood - ADA 45P

    Hi there, New scape, so that means a new journal! :happy: This one will run next to my 60P, so 2 scapes at the same time ... exciting times ahead! Let's dive into the specs: The setup: Tank: ADA 45P ( 45x27x30cm) Light: Twinstar 450E Filter: 1x Fluval 106 Other Equipment: Inline atomic...
  39. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    Small (long overdue) update on this tank. Since switching over to 100% RO water things are really going great. The brown algae I was struggling with for a long time finally disappeared completely and the plants are thriving. Some parts are a bit overgrown at the moment like the Monte carlo and...
  40. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    Hey Guys, I've been very busy this week! :lol: Ordered some more moss and anubias to give a little more detail to the scape. I'm quite happy with the results, but I would love to hear your thoughts!
  41. Mikeba

    Crystal Valley

    This is going to be stunning, for sure! :D
  42. Mikeba

    Stones in cube | 30x30x30 cm | 27L

    Very good! Love to see it planted :)
  43. Mikeba

    Hello from Belgium/Wallonie

    Hi! I'm from Belgium too :)
  44. Mikeba

    Critique my hardscape First hardscape attempt

    I have to agree with @Nigel95 and @Keith GH . You need bigger (and more) rocks. For the size of your aquarium you need a few really big stones to use as eye catchers of your scape. Your main stone should reach 3/4 of the height of your aquarium. Your secondary stone 2/4 of the height. For the...
  45. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    I'm going to glue down the moss anyways, like I have done with the Riccardia and Hygrophila (@Sublimeaccuracy). Although it's better to tie Hygrophila down to wood with ADA wood tight (or twist-tie form the DIY). The roots will attach themself into the wood and you can remove the wood tight...
  46. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    Thanks guys :) @Nigel95 I'm thinking about adding even more wood. I like the extra natural feel and detail it brings :) But first I need to order more moss! I'm not sure if I should just add more riccardia or maybe some riccardia + weeping moss. Maybe some Anubias Nana 'petite" on some...
  47. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    UPDATE Hi all, I'ts been a while since my last update so here goes :) I'm still recovering from dust/brown algae, but things are looking alot better than the past weeks. My Rotala Wallichi suffered the most and I'm concidering swapping it out with Rotala Colorata. I'm also going to order...
  48. Mikeba

    Qanvee M1 Out-Tank Co2 Atomizer

    Following! Looks very sturdy. But a bit of a shame they didn't use metal for the co2 nipple. Keep us updated :)
  49. Mikeba

    [ Tranquility ] NA 120x50x55 High tech

    Love this tank! :) I think moss (riccardia?) and/or Monte Carlo growing down on the stones would look great. I would also add small stones at the bottom of the stones to make the transition sand - stone more natural.
  50. Mikeba

    Recommend me a light for my ADA 60P

    I have an ADA Aquasky 601, but I would not buy it again for 2 reasons: Not dimmable: A LOT of light and sometimes hard to manage when battling algae Resting on top of the aquarium: not so nice when you need to do work on your aquarium and also need light. A hanging kit would be awesome. I...
  51. Mikeba

    Leaking Up-Aqua Inline Atomizer

    Please keep us posted on how it works, I'm really interested!
  52. Mikeba

    Leaking Up-Aqua Inline Atomizer

    Not sure if I can link to an external shop, so feel free to remove if it's agains forum policies. https://www.azaqua.nl/nl/co2-diffusors/1995-inline-co2-atomizer.html I think it's the same atomizer as you found on Ali looking at the pictures.
  53. Mikeba

    Leaking Up-Aqua Inline Atomizer

    This one passed by in my mailbox yesterday. If mine breaks again, I'm trying it out. Everything in light grey is made of metal. Looks pretty sturdy!
  54. Mikeba

    New tank!

    Following :)
  55. Mikeba

    Leaking Up-Aqua Inline Atomizer

    I had the exact same thing happen to me. Was trying to take of the piping and I broke it off like you did. Didn't even put that much force on it. Mine is not an official Up Aqua though.
  56. Mikeba

    New 2ft Scape - half way done

    Nice! Stunning scape. :clap: A bit of a shame you didn't use the full height of the aquarium though.
  57. Mikeba

    Critique my hardscape Forest scape

    Good job! Really digging the scape, it certainly has potential. I think you have laid out the basic foundation ver well, but it needs a bit more focus on the details. I would remove the thin/tall piece in the center and try to create more depth by using smaller and smaller pieces to the back...
  58. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    Thanks guys! Really nice to read all these comments, keeps me going :D Time for a photo update! 4 weeks in now. Plants are doing great and riccardia is recovering nicely. But I'm starting to see some brown dust algae popping up :S Hope I can keep it under control. Sorry for...
  59. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    Quick video :)
  60. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    The Proserpinica Palustris "cuba" melted away twice. Had bought a pot too much, so I replanted them after a week, but to no avail. So I swapped them out with Rotala wallichii. Also no luck with the Elatine hydropiper. It kept making new leafs, but the old ones melted away immediately. So I...
  61. Mikeba

    Hanging Rock - 45p Iwagumi

    I would only use small rocks in sand areas and medium rocks in carpet areas. But it's looking great!
  62. Mikeba

    60P Nature Scape

    Lovely scape you have there. Thinking about ember tetras myself for my 60P.
  63. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    Thanks! The outflow is ADA Lily Pipe P. Inflow is not an official brand I guess, bought it on a website of a friend.
  64. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    Thanks @Dominik_K ! It was a great idea and really enhanced the natural feeling :) Made a little video yesterday.
  65. Mikeba

    Hanging Rock - 45p Iwagumi

    Very nice main rock! I agree with Dominik_K, you need some supporting stones to make a nice transition. Maybe 2 more stones 50% and 20% of the main one. I also like the rubble you have in the last picture. Good job so far!
  66. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    Thanks guys! I hope I can live up to all your expectations :happy: Everything is going well and yesterday I did the first water change. I can already see some new fresh leaves popping up :joyful: I will make some more detailed pictures in the coming days so stay tuned.
  67. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    Update: Today I finally got around planting. Everything went smooth, mostly because of the in-vitro plants. Man! I'm never buying potted plants again. The quality and amount you get is incomparable! :) Now for some pictures: Hope you guys like it! :)
  68. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    All plants are in, except my Riccardia and Ludwigia Mini Super Red. They should be deliverd in a few days. So the complete plant list: Proserpinica Palustris "cuba" Ludwigia Mini Super Red Hygrophila Pinnatifida Hemianthus micranthemoides Elatine hydropiper Crypto Parva Eleocharis Mini...
  69. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    Thanks @Million ! That's for the bad shrimps. You know, the ones that stir up the aquasoil and make the sand dirty :mad::p
  70. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    @CooKieS You mean @The_Iceman ? Because he was a big inspiration for starting this scape. :) I'm going to look into the plants you mention, thanks for the suggestion!
  71. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    @Dominik_K Thank you for the kind words! Good idea about the gravel, I'll better start smashing some stones :D The styrofoam is still there, I only removed it in the front sand area.
  72. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    Update: Today the Aquasoil and La Plata sand arrived so I could finally add the substrate to the aquarium. The result:
  73. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    @doylecolmdoyle Thanks! I'm afraid the planting space will not be high enough if I would do that, which will result in too much trimming. I hope the space will suffice and I can always use some Hygrophila in the spaces that are too compact due to stones.
  74. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    Currently waiting for the ADA Aquasoil and sand; should be delivered tomorrow. In the meantime I made a little sketch with the possible plant selection. The dark green on the rocks is Riccardia. Any thoughts/suggestions/ideas?
  75. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    @Eduard18 Yep, the construction is rock solid, no worries. :) Great tips on planting! A little bit out of my comfort zone (was thinking about using good old Rotala behind the cave), but I like the fine structure your plants have, would be great for an enhanced sense of scale. I was actually...
  76. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    Thanks @swackett ! Update: Still alot of work to do, but we are getting there :thumbup: More pics will follow in the coming days. Some of my concerns for the moment are: planting space in the back (I wish I had a 45cm depth aquarium :() if I should create the second "island" in the...
  77. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    @Eduard18 Thanks! It does have a grimmy atmosphere does it :D Good point about the cave. Although the foreground will stay sand, so I'm hoping it will not give a problem. @imak I have build/rebuild this scape a few time already, so placing the stones like this again shouldn't be a problem...
  78. Mikeba

    Mighty Cave - ADA 60P

    Hi everyone, So it's time for a new scape. Broke down my previous one and the aquarium is looking too empty for my liking :happy: The setup: Tank: ADA 60P (60x30x36cm) Light: ADA Aquasky 601 Filter: 1x JBL 901e greenline Other Equipment: Inline atomic CO2 diffusor Chihiros Doctor Lily...
  79. Mikeba

    Critique my hardscape Hardscape practicing

    It's been a while, so I thought it was time for an update! Last picture in first post :) What do you guys think?
  80. Mikeba

    Critique my hardscape Hardscape practicing

    You can always get more if you need some. Post some pictures if you have your rocks deliverd, I'm really curious! :D
  81. Mikeba

    Critique my hardscape Hardscape practicing

    Updated with nr. 5! :)
  82. Mikeba

    Critique my hardscape Hardscape practicing

    I would certainly consider an extra 60cm pack if the budget allows it. I use slate pieces, bought a giant bag for a few bucks at a local do-it-yourself shop. My Seiryu is too precious for me to smash in to small pieces :rolleyes: :D
  83. Mikeba

    Critique my hardscape Hardscape practicing

    Problem with a 60P is that it only has 30cm front to back which makes it very hard to create a good feeling of depth. So your really need to use very small stones at the back to make a viewer think it goes on forever :) I should have taken actual viewing point more into concideration while...
  84. Mikeba

    Critique my hardscape Hardscape practicing

    Thanks Adam! I have mixed feelings about number 3 for the reason that I love how it looks on photo, but in real life this is the weakest of them all. Don't get me wrong, it's still a nice layout; but because I worked the perspective/depth so hard it only makes sense if you view it from one...
  85. Mikeba

    Difficulties scape

    Had the same problem with my 2 ancistrus fishes... they kept digging in the sand. I removed them out of frustration. My thought was that they didn't find a nice hiding space. My previous scape had a lot of wood and plants, so lot's of places for them to hide in. The one I have running now is...
  86. Mikeba

    Critique my hardscape Hardscape practicing

    And another update! Sorry for the spam guys, hope you don't mind :)
  87. Mikeba

    Critique my hardscape Hardscape practicing

    Ha! I saw a skeleton cave or something like that, but yours is spot on too :D
  88. Mikeba

    Critique my hardscape Hardscape practicing

    I'm always open for suggestions, so if it doesn't take too much of your time a sketch is always helpful! Another thing that bothers me now that I have looked at the picture a few times is the front left "slope" that is too linear. I should have placed the last rock a bit to the back/front, or...
  89. Mikeba

    Critique my hardscape Hardscape practicing

    Hi all! I created myself an aquascaping dojo and I'm determined to create a few hardscapes every month to practice and getting better. I will try to update this thread along the way. Here is the first one. 60x30x36cm UPDATE: Felt so inspired today so I created another one. Hope you like...
  90. Mikeba

    Microsorum trident melt

    I once had these symptoms when overdosing EasyCarbo. Parts started to pale out and melt away.
  91. Mikeba

    ADA 60P One or two filter

    I can certainly understand the big lily pipe issue ... that would be a no-go for me too. The flow also depends a lot on the hardscape/plantmass itself, so what works for me could not work for you because of this. I can only tell you that when I bought the e901 my fish where uncomfortable for a...
  92. Mikeba

    ADA 60P One or two filter

    I own a ADA 60P and I'm using a JBL e901 cansister filter. I think it's the same as the Fluval 305 in terms of L/h. I'm very happy with it. Crystal clear water and a good flow. I use it in combination with an Eheim skimmer that creates some extra flow in the back of my tank. Maybe you could go...
  93. Mikeba

    First Iwagumi - 60P

    It's cheap sand (Riversand) from the local DIY store. Not suitable for aquariums I think because the structure you see are little pieces of seashells. I bought it just to play around when coming up with hardscape.
  94. Mikeba

    First Iwagumi - 60P

    Time for a small update on my scape! I had some issues, and the tank is still not fully recoverd, but I thought I would share my progress anyway. I had some CO2 issues which caused my HC to start melting and algae to occur. Out of frustration I ripped the HC out and replaced it with Monte...
  95. Mikeba

    Cosmetic sand on top of soil

    It's actually just for creating a sand road/path, not for planting.
  96. Mikeba

    Cosmetic sand on top of soil

    Hi all! I was wondering ... what I see more and more these days is that people just poor cosmetic sand on top of their soil, instead of replacing the soil with sand in that part of the scape (for creating a sand road for example). Aren't you going to have a mixup of sand/soil a lot quicker...
  97. Mikeba

    My first planted tank

    Very healthy tank! Nice job :)
  98. Mikeba

    The Filter, the Skimmer and The Hose

    As far as I know a lily pipe does not decrease the flow rate, but maybe someone else can confirm this? I have an eheim skim 350 in my 60p tank and I love it ... Besides the skim funtion it also gives you that extra flow circulation which is always a good thing. One thing you should know: it's a...
  99. Mikeba

    First Iwagumi - 60P

    Alright! Finished planting an guess what, decided to do the path after all :lol: Got a little bit too much plants so it's really packed ... but yeah ... it can't hurt I guess ...
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