Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
You are viewing the forum as a Guest, please login (you can use your Facebook, Twitter, Google or Microsoft account to login) or register using this link: Log in or Sign Up
Re: Schruz's Works - Wabi Kusa, Emersed setups, Planted tank
The tank is 1 month old on the pic, now it is a little older. Ill take some more photos in a week.
The Clearing - 1 month old by András Tündik, on Flickr
Re: Schruz's Works - Wabi Kusa, Emersed setups, Planted tank
The tank is 40 cms tall. Feel free to ask, I'll try to answer ;)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Re: Schruz's Works - Wabi Kusa, Emersed setups, Planted tank
Hi all!
Sorry for not posting here at all for so many months. There has been a change in my lifestyle and have very little time left for foruming (unfortunately). The changes are actually good. Work, and finally a functioning band to...
Re: Schruz's Works - Wabi Kusa, Emersed setups, Planted tank
No Wave Zen Artist in th UK?? Wow... I wouldn't have thought that. :shock: Well order it from abroad. There are a lot of foreign webshops selling them I guess.
The terrarium titled "Humid Conditions" is a week old.
Humid...
Re: Schruz's Works - Wabi Kusa, Emersed setups, Planted tank
If your Wabis don't look this ugly once every 1 to 2 months then you will not be able to make them very lush on the longrun. I find regular pruning more and more crucial, since otherwise plants get tired and thin up.
I only advise a...
I'm building many emersed projects next to my aquariums Including Wabi Kusas and terrariums with aquatic plants. I've seen many questions posted under this thread that might find answers in my journal. I'm not trying to show off or anything, but I think I have some experience with emersed...
Its not odd at all I think. May be he wants to do an emersed scape later. Dwarf hairgrass, Eleocharis parvula is a very easy plant when grown emersed. Plant it in nutrient rich soil, or preferably Amazonia, cover the container with something see-through and spray it with water daily. Airate the...
Thanks! They are sexy aren't day? :mrgreen: I love them too. Brand is Wave, prototype is Zen Artist. They also come in white but black I think is way better. I bought them through GreenAqua in Hungary, but I'm sure there are numerous LFS that sell it in the UK. Just do a Google search and I'm...
Re: Schruz's Works
Thanks for the input mate!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
A new terrarium replaced the Emersed Iwagumi project. Sorry for the contrasty/bad pics. Problem is I broke a tube in the middle lamp, and the left...
Re: Schruz's Works
Thanks ;)
Darrel, do you know anything about the optimal condition for making UG flower? As you can see, it seems to be feeling good, but no signs of flowers yet, nor in the palu nor in my Wabi. Can it flower in nutrient rich conditions?
Re: Schruz's Works
Yes, yes I forgot to mention these facts. Keep this and my suggestions on planting in mind and you'll have a carpet. If you want it sumberged, start your tank with DSM. I think it gets a better hold that way...
Re: Schruz's Works
Neil, on the Hungarian forums I've done a 'question and answer' collection of the most important things on Wabis. I'll translate that soon if you guys want, I don't want to discriminate Britain from this knowledge :mrgreen: But please be patient as I don't have time atm...
Re: Schruz's Works
OK guys Im very sorry for not thanking you the warm remarks for so long. I'm writing my thesis and preparing for my end of program comprehensive exams at the uni so recently I had no time to update my journals.
Anyways thank you guys very much! As Viktor hinted, we made a...
Re: James' ADA 60p setup (week 6 shots)
Absolutely stunning! The reason I love your scape is due to its simplicity yet stunning power. Thumbs up for the glosso! ;)
Re: Schruz's Works
My paludarium was 2 weeks old on February 1st. it was time for the first overall pruning. Almost everything was pruned except for the Blyxa.
At the end of the second week
Week 2 by András Tündik, on Flickr
Comparison:
Day one and week 2 by András Tündik, on Flickr...
Re: Schruz's Works
Thanks for the contribution ;) My experience is that not only linear, but any types of T2 bulb is the most efficient version of the compact fluorescent family. And for screw type PCs, fittings are readily available (the most common house lamp fittings: E14, E27) So I would...
Re: Schruz's Works
Thanks! I'm glad my work makes you happier Mike. :)
:oops: You definitely made me blush with your kind words mate. Thank you. Bulb is 15W. But I reckon one doesn't even need to bother much about watts these days as long as they are compatible bulbs with the lamp. I think...
Re: Schruz's Works
A Wabi of which I didn't share many photos yet. Its running since August 2011 and my father is taking care of it in his flat. When I went there today I realized that it deserves some photos because it really has become beautiful. It is interesting to see that even Lindernia...
Re: James' ADA 60p setup
That's very interesting. Yes I always wondered why glosso is the last to open its leaves after the night. All stems and others are opend, but glosso only starts to do so an hour or so the after lights come on. I have a 10 hour photoperiod actually (Amano's inspiration...
Re: Double Opti White Nano - Cherry/Sakura Breeding Colony
Hmmm... Guys, I really think that this is a Pteris species. Dragon's pic resembles my fern very closely and I'm positive that mine is a Pteris sp. Neither of the ferns you mentioned look much like either of our plants sorry :P I'll take...
Re: James' ADA 60p setup
Well I'm glad I was on the right track then :) According to this pic, your old nano was stunning too.
There must be a reason for Amano himself rarely useing this plant as a single foreground cover. Only 2 or 3 of his tanks come into my mind where there is an exclusive...
Re: Schruz's Works
Ugh, long time passed since I have posted in this journal. Quite a lot happened though.
First off, all is well with the new Wabi. It survived the first pruning a few weeks ago very well. Soon time for a new pruning.
Large Wabi by András Tündik, on Flickr...
Re: James' ADA 60p setup
James... :shock: I think everyone's mouths are open, with saliva dripping once they've seen your pics and read your list of premium ADA equipment. So, so admirable and amazing! I'd do your dishes for a month or something in return for just being able to look at your...
Re: Double Opti White Nano - Cherry/Sakura Breeding Colony
As the others have already said, this is wonderful stuff mate :clap: Your study reminds me of my living room/study where I keep most of my tanks and Wabis... So I know how great it feels to be in shuch ambient surroundings :)
Somebody...
At first I thought I see HC in the mibble tank but then I realised its Elatine hydropiper. Its a very cool plant, I just researched it a bit. Its always good to see less popular plants in new tanks. Great job again mate!
P.S. Where did you lay your hands on it?
Re: Schruz's Works
My Hygrophila sp. 'Araguiaia' flowers :thumbup: :D :D
Araguia flower by András Tündik, on Flickr
Araguia flower by András Tündik, on Flickr
__________________________________________________________________________________
Today was the last day of my 50l scape :( I Took...
Re: Schruz's Works
A not too well shot, quick picture after the first pruning. As I said, the Hygrophila is about to flower so I didn't prune it :)
Ill post pics of the flowers once they open.
bowl-2 by András Tündik, on Flickr
bowl by András Tündik, on Flickr
Hey!
You actually have a lot of options with regards to types of plants. I have lush emersed growth on top of both of my tanks. Check out my journal (link in my sig) Its easier to achieve lush growth with branches sticking out of the water, covered with dense aquatic moss at least near the parts...
Re: Schruz's Works
I don't flood the wabis, I prune those without water, but I flood the emersed Iwagumi. Glad to hear you're in the club of wabi fans :)
Did you post pics somewhere? I'd like to see your and all other's stuff. What I saw in the emersed growth topic are mostly older works...
Re: Schruz's Works
I am pleased to hear that AndersH :) Trust me, once you make a wabi, you will want and actually realize an other one, and another one, and another one... And why not? Its much cheaper and requires less work then having multiple planted tanks. Although having multiple tanks...
Re: Schruz's Works
After an end-of-year overall pruning. Sorry for the dirty glass (the tank was filled with water for the pruning).
wabikusas-2 by András Tündik, on Flickr
Moss.
wabikusas-3 by András Tündik, on Flickr
About a month ago some Rotala rotundifolia was included in the mix. I...
Re: Schruz's Works
Thanks guys!
Please share your photos, I'd really like to see them. Or are you publishing them in the emersed growth section?
I don't have much time to comment the pics atm, but I've commented them on Flickr so you can read that if you'd like. ;)
The bowl is 24 days...
WOW! I cant believe noone has actually replied to this yet! Amazing stuff Kimkim!
Lucky you... living in a tropical climate where these plants live so well.
Great job!
Re: Schruz's Works
Well I havent posted in a while, sorry for that...
Some somewhat outdated pictures, gonna take new ones soon.
Glosso carpet in 100l tank is full and healthy again.
fairytale-2 by András Tündik, on Flickr
fairytale-1 by András Tündik, on Flickr
Emersed growth on 100l...
Re: Schruz's Works
Thank you very much mate! ;)
Made a new cover solution, because the previous one had an overly large surface where humidity could escape and this proved to be a problem. I pruned the roots of some of the plants I planted and those started to swelter. Now they are fine :)...
Re: Schruz's Works
The award ceremony of the Hungarian Aquascaping Contest 2011 was today. There were 65 contestants.
I recieved 17th place with this tank:
Hungarian Aquascaping Contest 2011 - 17th place out of 65 by András Tündik, on Flickr
Im completely satisfied with my results...
Re: Schruz's Works
I made a new Wabi. The plants are in a 30 cm diameter ADA Cylinder Plant Glass.
newbowl-1 by András Tündik, on Flickr
newbowl-2 by András Tündik, on Flickr
The cover looks quite homemade :P, I just couldnt find a glass bowl in the kitchen that is large enough to cover up...
Re: Schruz's Works
Yes it is. Please go to page 2. There, I explained in detail the process of setting it up successfully so that it can be opened up all the time after a period of time, once the plants are mature enough. Actually, its partly an answer to another similar question by you ;) If...
Re: Schruz's Works
Thanks!
Mate, thanks for your warm words. You made my day, even if you exaggerated a lot :lol:
The emersed Iwagumi had a large prune so that the rocks are visible again.
iwagumi_dec_06-22 by András Tündik, on Flickr
iwagumi_dec_06-11 by András Tündik, on Flickr
I...
Re: Schruz's Works
Tell us more about this please, I have never heard this method.
Finally a glassbox of life in the ground foor of my apartment. Today my aquascaper friend and I have built the copboard that now holds the Iwagumi. Actually it is much more correct to say that he built it and...
Re: Schruz's Works
Definitely, very valuable thanks! Please everyone else, feel free to share your tips and tricks!
I also heard on the Hungarian forum from someone that a few ladybugs could eliminate a lice infestation since their prime or only food is leaf lice. (Maybe they don't eat all...
Re: Schruz's Works
Thanks Arana!
Update on the 100L tank.
Also needed to replant the lindernia rotundifolia bush in the back left corner. It started to sparse up and look unhealthy.
Looks a bit weird at the moment but soon the sight will be full and healthy again...
Re: Schruz's Works
The little terrarium is at its lushest state so far. Tomorrow, me and my friend are gonna build a cupboard on which it will take its new place in my flat. Than we will prune it a little because it is too lush and would get out of hand otherwise. Ill post some pics showing its...
Re: Schruz's Works
Thanks for the warm words ghostsword ;)
New pictures.
Replanted the glosso carpet 2 weeks ago in my 100L tank. It was too thick and let go of the substrate. I will need to prune more often. Its amazing how fast this plant grows in a full high tech environment. On the...
Ahh ghostsword! You've got a really nice bowl. And now I see you mentioned many important points before me. Great work, keep it up! Lets try to popularise emersed aquascaping together :lol:
Very nice Derek. The hydro looks amazing! Why dont you add some lights to your setup? In my emersed setup 40 watts are lighting a 20 l tank and growth is madly dense. Check it out if you have some time, there's links to it in my sig.
Re: Schruz's Works
Westyggx sent me a pm asking about lamps I use. I thought its a good idea to post the convo here because someone else will definitely find it useful:
Well I don't know about Britain mate :lol: I buy small stuff like that here in Hungary from local retailers. First decide...
Re: Schruz's Works
just add water till it reaches the surface of the substrate. Make sure not to cover any plants with water though as they wont have acces to CO2.
Re: Schruz's Works
Well, its really trial and error. There are no rules here like with planted tanks. Buy lamps with up to 100W capacity and than you can buy smaller wattage bulbs and experiment. The Do!Aqua wabi is lit by 30W 6500K. It could be lit with much more and than the lamp could be...
Re: Schruz's Works
I havent tried with natural light, though planning to. Actually next summer Im planning a huge wabi in the garden ;) But the winter months are approaching and I doubt there is enough light outside that shines on your windowsill. Im using IKEA lamps actually, I should have...
Man this project is amazing. And the scapes are very professional. I always wanted to do a few nanos in a row project but you were faster :)
I cant wait to see them develop (hint, post pics regularly please ;))
Re: Schruz's Works
New pics of the emersed Iwagumi after spraying. What would you call this in English? It is not an aquarium, nor a paludarium... Is it a terrarium or what?
emers_iwagumi-3 by András Tündik, on Flickr
emers_iwagumi-4 by András Tündik, on Flickr
emers_iwagumi-2 by András...
Re: Schruz's Works
Thank you everyone, once again! Its really great to know that my Wabi Kusas incite interest even in Britain. ;)
And it soon will gain new pieces! ;)
Ahh... Viktor. I was hoping you will find my journal here sooner or later :) Thanks for the kind remarks mate!
In a planted...
Re: Schruz's Works
Thank you all! :wave:
Ill be glad to mate, now that I see some interest ;) Soon ill share some new closeups of my emersed Iwagumi project, and then soon ill try keep posting about everything else too.
Sure mate, its a pleasure. ;)
emers_projects-6 by András Tündik, on...
Re: Schruz's Works
Oh and some new pics of my planted tanks.
aquariums-25 by András Tündik, on Flickr
Emersed Life, by itself started on top of the "moss tree". Must have left some cuttings inside after pruning.
hmmoha-1 by András Tündik, on Flickr
aquariums-2 by András Tündik, on Flickr...
Re: Schruz's Works
Thank you very much plantbrain! You dont mind me asking I hope, but are you Tom Barr by any chance? :oops:
Hello cibserg! As ghostsword said, hydrocotyle sibthorpioides does not require high humidity levels to survive. It lives on areas of wetlands which are rarely...
A very strong and effective scape. Good job mate. I particularly like the fact that you have left the algae on the rocks. This gives a "mossy" natural feel to it. Great!
:text-imnewhere:
Hello everyone, I'm Andras Tundik from the Hungarian Aquascaping Forum. Even though I have registered to UKAPS months ago and have read quite a bit of the posts and topics here, this is my first post. On the Hungarian forum, I'm running quite a few journals, since I have a...
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.