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Err, this is Photoshop right? I just google the picture, not that I will do anything like this nor like to see someone doing it. Just like when we watch movie we see people kill each other or doing sad thing but personally we don't do that. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

I suspect rummy red nose is the main culprit. Why not interrogate them?? They like to snack on my transitioning hc Cuba . Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Organisms like Plants are just like complex self replicating high tech machine. However in order for them to function properly they need substances. We can't build a robot out of thin air do we?? In case of plants these substances we called fertiliser which include nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus...

I think if you really into this a co2 system is a must, really help a lot and give more options. Just don't forget to dose with fertiliser. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Building are built by bricks, in plants carbon dioxide are the building blocks. If building material are abundant then building speed will be faster. If plants got lots of co2, it will grow faster. Of course plants also need other building block such as nitrate to build protein, phosphate...

I planted dhg with and without co2. Must have co2 to grow. Not sure about excel Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

As long as they are not melting then should be OK Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Don't worry, after fully cycle you put in some critters to deal with them. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

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Hi, last time some one ask about this plant, do you know what is its scientific name?? The one with broad leaf. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Same here. My tank don't have high light. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

That is not heater, that is unidentified flying object. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Normally corner part have less light compare to other parts of tank. I think you do not need to increase your light, just trim it and apply mechanical manipulation by pressing it down. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Err, actually that name gold fish street remind me of that words. That street not named because of that incident Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Actually most plant can thrive under higher temperature. My tank maintain at 28 to 29. Although there are some algae, but most algae are grow on headscape instead of plants. However algae on headscape really annoying Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

there also got a Cantonese slang about gold fish ->金鱼佬. If Translate literally mean gold fish man. It is originated from some case in 60s of last century when some men using children's interest in animals such as goldfish to lure them out and .....:X. Those man we called gold fish man Sent...

My canister filter is 650/hr, for my 15 G long tank, 50%water change. Hours of co2 before light on, light on for 8 hours. Relatively Medium light, plant food and also ROOM TEMPERATURE IN TROPICS, around 29 degree. Algae present but manageable....still punching my calculator to set aside some...

Just measure the outer diameter of just bring your hob and skimmer to hardware shop and test on different size of hose. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Apparently that skimmer is designed for canister filter. However you can try to connect the skimmer and hob with a hose?? Just measure the outer diameter of hob input and skimmer. You can bring along your skimmer and hob to a hardware shop so that you can directly test with the rubber hose...

I like this one Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

I think what he said "active" means fish darting around in tank? When fish first introduced into a new tank they tend to pack together and swim fast along tank wall. When they feel secure they will start to form loosely pack all over the tank. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Stress or not if they active but tend to group together then they feel insecure, if they are active and spread across whole tank than they are healthy. If they not eating and stay at one place, not joining others then they are really stressed , sick or something wrong Sent from my MX4 using...

I think you need to check if there is any form of fertiliser or pesticide or not. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Aquatic plant normally utilise blue and red spectrum of light. Marine light have higher blue. Green color just for color rendering as plants normally reflect it, that's why aquatic plants appear green. Regarding light intensity you can measure with PAR meter aka quantum sensor. If you don't...

U need to change your light, marine tank may not suitable for aquatic plants in term of light spectrum and color rendering ability. Just imagine your green plant become bluish color.you may need more than one as you need to make sure that light can reach every part of your square tank... I think...

I just hope that there are glass factory with precise laser cutting machine controlled by computer. I always ask them to cut and polish for me because I don't have the necessary tools and working surface. However if you plan to cut yourself, just remember to cut a bit more than intended...

Actually I'm not the author of this thread. Feel like hijack his thread. But that big tank just for my own use. My current diy tank in use only 90*25*25. I use it to practice my skill in creating depth and sense of scale. Now I want to get a bigger tank for next aquascape. Sent from my MX4...

[emoji1] planning on build my third tank, this time should be 120*40*40 or 150*50*50. I like to build my own tank to save money and I can get any size and shape I want. [emoji16] Do you know what is this?? May invest some money to get this in case I need to build bigger tank Sent from my...

You are right, just did some calculation. Numbers are more accurate than feeling. Pressure =depth X density X gravitational acceleration. Pressure exerted on side panel are always bigger than hardscape. Unless hardscape weight more than full tank of water. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Err, actually I will drain all water out before moving my aquarium. So all the weight will bare by bottom panel. That is why I need thicker bottom to support the weight. However in normal usage bottom panel will not affect much, thickness only affect joint area between front and bottom panel...

Please do not use tempered glass. Tempered glass explode in case of failure . Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Yup in most case, I just want to be secure and I always need to move my aquarium without disturb my scape inside. If aquarium stay in one place then same thickness should be OK. I always glue my front panel on side of my bottom panel for aesthetic purpose, similar to ADA. Since you build...

I prefer thicker bottom because it provide larger area of Silicon to give better strength, not because thick glass provide structural support. Since bottom panel lies on flat surface it do not give structural support at all accept when you want to move your aquarium without clearing all...

I think the last 3 should be OK, I don't like the woods because it's a bit unnatural in terms of shape and size, (either same size rock with smaller wood or same size wood with smaller stone) . Beside that some smaller stone scattered around bigger stone should create some sense of scale and...

I build my own rimless tank 90*45*45 with 8mm normal soda lime glass panel with no problem. Bottom panel should be thicker. If you plan to use softer low iron glass or Sapphire etc better use 10mm Just remember to leave some space for silicone. Silicon should not be too thin, mine around...

Item code from Merck (MSD), may differ in your country. You can call them and ask is there any agent or supplier in your city. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Just look for lab supplier, they sell all kind of chemical we need unless your country ban it. Example I can't buy any form of antibiotics in Malaysia without Doctor's prescription or license. Some country may regulate potassium nitrate as it is one of raw ingredients to make bomb. Famous...

It's very normal for new tank. They will disappear eventually. Ottocinclus cat fish likes to snack on it. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

In vitro also called tissue culture right? Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

They use agar as nutrient and moisture source and serve as bedding. They never water it, they just seal it tight. Even if they do need to water they will use lab grade clean sterile water (astm type 1,2/3, clrw). Normally they just seal it tight with saran wrap Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Can't tell, those pictures a bit blurry Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

My point is... Lfs here are such an idiot, buces are so beautiful and there are plenty of buces here yet no one cultivate them and sell them... Shame Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

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Gunung Kinabalu is a protected national park and taking any plants is prohibited. Not to mention thick jungle and harsh terrain. However I know there are lots of Araceae including buces, Anubias etc. Funny though the only aquascape shop here don't have buces, and the only araceae they sale is...

You can get fertiliser from lab supplier. KNO3, K2SO4, and KH2PO4 So far I dose kno3 and flourish comprehensive. KNO3 Mix kno3 and water until no more kno3 able to dissolve ( beware the process make the solution cool, keep it at 25 degree Celsius) mix one part of kno3 solution with two part...

Err, is it fully cycled?? If no than you may expect something happens to your fish and shrimp. It normally take weeks to fully cycle a tank. Fully cycle means you cultivate enough beneficial bacteria in substrate and filter to remove any harmful waste present in water. Actually fertiliser in...

I live in Kota Kinabalu, near Gunung Kinabalu Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Hi, Gunung means Mountain (Malay) Kinabalu mean ancestors' mountain (Borneo dialect) Gunung Kinabalu is the highest peak in Borneo Island and third highest mountain on an island. Feel kind of weird seeing a familiar name in this forum. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Unlike stem plant, cut hairgrass will melt eventually as we cut the leaves in half instead of stem. Eventually they will give out new leaves and runners Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

First one is riccia fluitan , not familiar with the last one Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Theory and then practical , both are important. Really hope that your scape will fill in nicely Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Every tank is different, just like human, plant as an organism need energy (light) and substances (micro macro ferts, carbon etc) to function and grow. Some tank may get enough from fish food, water change etc and there may not have many plants to feed. Some tank especially with high light...

Do you have access to any kind of pure chemical? 24ml perweek may not be enough. Best bet is using dry Ferts. Since I'm not from UK I can't tell you where to get it. I get my macro from lab supplier. Micro using flourish comprehensive. Dry ferts or ei method. Potassium nitrate provide...

Slow is good, easier to maintain and keep in best shape Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

20mg/l equal to 20ppm Please do not use brush to remove as pieces of bba may take hold on other part and grow. Use excel or h2o2 instead. Use syringe to spot treat. If your pipe water is high in nitrate, then no need to dose kno3, dose k2so4 for potassium if you didn't dosed it before. Amano...

How much is your phosphate level? Did you dose any kind of phosphate? Green spot algae may indicate low phosphate level Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

I cover my tank and use mosquito repellent to kill mosquito in my house. All Amano dead due to very tiny exposure. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

I know black beard algae suppose to be black grey in color, is there anything like green beard algae? Similar to bba, but color green Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Same here Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Not sure about this but I heard some plants cultivated emmersed may contain pesticide residue? Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Plant requirement Energy: light Substances for growth and function: 1.macro such as nitrate potassium phosphate carbon dioxide 2. Micro such as calcium magnesium boron etc *plant uptake of ferts may from water column or substrate. Environment and waterflow: Water hardness, pH, temperature...

Yup, same to me, I rather watch my tank and fish for hours. You have a good start, hope you can keep them well. Hint: algae algae algae Ferts ferts ferts Water change High quality food etc Welcome to hell of algae(just kidding) [emoji23] [emoji12] Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

OK, you only dose roughly 1ppm per week. You need to maintain K at 20 ppm?? Try dry ferts, much cheaper. In Malaysia 1kg lab grade Potassium nitrate cost me roughly 20 USD. I believe there are cheaper consumer alternative. If you only want to dose potassium use potassium sulphate. 22ml...

My mistake, 5% K which equal to 5ppm dosing if 1ml added to 10 litre of water. Author dose 5ml per week. Mind to tell us how big is your tank? Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Number one. 2nd one a bit dull in overall shape. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

The author using TNC complete which do not have potassium. I think you are right, potassium deficiency Maybe you can buy ready mix potassium or buy potassium sulphate powder as cheap alternative Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

If I can get my hands on par meter and various lighting system. I might create a comparison chart. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Is this how manganese deficiency looks like? Obviously something wrong with your plants. Plants requirements : Energy : light. Only some light in blue and red spectrum can be used Nutrient Macro: nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus, potassium Micro : other minerals such as boron, zinc magnesium...

The most accurate way is using par meter to measure the light. You can try to ask lfs. If they don't have par meter another way is to use lux meter installed in your smartphone which will give relatively accurate result. Example, my tank is using led with bulb similar to yours. It is 28watt...

He already bought co2 system. Hairgrass kind of invasive and will gradually replace hc. But I never have the chance to try out these two in person and deal with the growth pattern of both together. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

How is your dosing scheme?? I got submersed staurogyne repens in my new tank and only start dosing after about two weeks old(half old soil half new soil) Before dosing even with co2 they (and other plants) also got algae on older leaves, and new leaves appear smaller. Then I start dosing...

I think you can buy DIY package. It consist of a type of chemical called gluteraldehyde if not mistaken Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Do you have photo shoot from front?? Your scape is nice [emoji1] Just remember to consider the way plants grow in later. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

I got an idea, not sure can work out or not. Maybe we can just seal away substrate from water with thick plastic or seal holes between rocks with glue?? Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Lymnophila sp Vietnam Like to grow into bush and give out a lot of branch and invade larger area. However bottom part will melt if co2 supply stop suddenly for few days to a week. Staurogyne repens Grow compact and bushy, will also give out branch from side easily and invade larger area...

This is how individual rocks look like. There are many tiny stones along the edge of sand to give sense of scale. Remember to raise your rock a bit compare with your ideal arrangement to compensate for plant growth. This only my rough estimation. not all rocks are same in size and shape...

This one is my tank, I will show detail picture of left side. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

During winter time tab water may become supersaturated with dissolved air. Fill new tab water in a bucket and see is there any tiny bubbles appear after you let the water settle a while. Those tiny bubbles are harmful to your fish. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Hi, mind to share pictures and tank parameter such as lighting etc? Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

How bout this?? Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Ha, I watched that too Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Nice wood, but expensive [emoji23] Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

The steps already shown in the picture. They attach different kind of moss to drift wood with nice branching look. Never try before so cannot give comment. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Nice!!!!! Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Go for pressurized co2. Save money save lives on long run. Get steel canister instead of aluminum. Get manual instead of solenoid regulator. Get good quality product instead of branded expensive product. Just my opinion, hope will help Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Did you mean something like this? Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Since most of the component in your tank is plant and no dark colour hardscape such as rocks or driftwoods, I think black color background will make your plant pop and plant bushes look deeper. Color light background may cause distraction from plant itself Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

If u can try to get a steel cylinder instead of aluminum, steel cylinder cheaper. Not sure about regulator, I'm using manual instead of solenoid. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Must be totally dark, try not to peek.:) Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Actually that detritus thing is the algae. Since I remove most of it only few millimeter left. It may regrow to a centimeter within 2/3 weeks time. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Reef sand consist of calcium which mean it will increase your water hardness. Better choose river sand (silica) which is inert. I'm using ada sand. Can you post a picture of desired scape with 2:1 ratio? Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

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Just remove them, may be wait for a while and see if they grow back? [emoji23] Basically just dark grey color wool. Initially I thought is some kind of dirt until I noticed that it grew. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Green water is a kind of algae bloom but algae bloom may not necessarily green water. Green water is green color unicellular algae suspended in water. There are many kind of algae including but not limited to: Green water Black beard algae Cladophora Fuzz algae Thread algae Hair algae Green...

Which side you want? Left side or right side? It seems that the 3rd picture is a shallow long tank with ratio 4:1 while your tank is 2:1. I may try to sketch a plan for you according to the picture. Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Good luck and happy scaping:) Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Yup, rock can be expensive unless you know where to pick from the wild. I spend around 400hkd for rocks in Malaysia for my 90*25*25 tank. However, I will keep these stones even if they were not used in my scape. I can always use them in future. Sooner or later I will have a collection of...

Well, it's up to you, just choose stones with own character, with nook and cranny. Stone with smooth surface will give dull impression . Example Pebbles or something alike are not suitable. As what you can see in pictures, choose rocks of different size Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

If u plan on iwagumi always buy a bit MORE STONE with DIFFERENT SIZE than required. Will give you more flexibility in trying different layout. When choosing stone pick stone with more nook and cranny. 微信里有很多石景样本。 By the way, I'm from Malaysia Sent from my MX4 using Tapatalk

Since you are still planning on co2 , u can spend more time on hardscape, get the feel first,try different layout(remember to take picture) before rush to plEanting etc. I would recommend dry start method with hc as u r not require co2 during dry start. hc have the tiniest leaves and can give...