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Haha, it's so tempting to alter things. I think I need about a dosen tanks so I can constantly be rescaping. I'm hoping this scape is going to come along well, as I've now got some decent plants and I think the ferts and liquid carbon are working well.

Thanks :) I'm going to leave it alone now, and see how it grows. I think my main problem is I'm too eager to constantly change things, so I need to control myself!

Hi, here's a new photo of the tank after adding quite a few different plants. I don't intend on keeping all of them in this tank, but I'm just trying a few to see which grow the best. Up to now they've all been doing well and I'm pleased with the growth. What do you think? 40l Nano by Ben...

Thanks :) The main problem I have with it is the branches look out of place to me, but I wanted something to cover up the filter and heater. I'm restricted as to where I can put the branches ATM, as they are anchored with a rock to hold them down, but I'm hoping in a couple of weeks they'll...

I have rescaped the tank, as when I got the pellia I suddenly realised that it would be pretty difficult to attach it to the ocean rock. So I 'found' a big piece of sandstone in a field, and smashed it apart to make some decent sized pieces. I also collected some larger oak branches. I have...

I'm thinking possibly Cryptocoryne parva for the foreground, but I do like the look of some of the small stem plants like Hemianthus callitrichoides. Do you think I'd be able to grow many of those type plants in these conditions?

Hi, I thought I would start a journal for my 40l nano tank. It is a Superfish Aquacube 40, with the standard 18W lamp and 100lph filter. I am dosing EI ferts and liquid carbon and doing a 50% water change weekly. The current stocking is a pair of lemon BNs and 2 or 3 small fry, approx 10 adult...

Hi Guys, I've done a rescape on my nano, and I thought I'd share the journal. Tank Info: Tank: Superfish Aqua-Qube 40l Dimensions: 33cm (L) X 33cm (W) X 40cm (H) Lighting: 18W Superfish nano light Filter: Superfish Aqua Flow 50 (100lph) Heating: 50w Heater Ferts/Carbon: EI + EasyCarbo...

Re: Aqua-Qube journal (updated 04/02/2011) Thanks for the reply. :D I was really impressed with the E. parvula as well, I ended up with too much, so some of it is still floating in the tank. I have given the moss a trim, and it seems to be thickening out quite a lot. :D All the plants are...

Re: Aqua-Qube journal (updated 09/01/11) Hi, the tank has been planted now for 14 days. Everything is growing well. The lights are on for 6hrs per day, and I am dosing 1ml of easy carbo per day, and EI ferts. Here are a few pics: With just the moss planted. Preparations for planting the E...

like mine lol. the tank looks great mate, I love the moss on the wood, and those cherry shrimp are incredibly red. cheers :D

Re: Aqua-Qube journal (Help choosing plants... please look!! Hi, I have got the tank in situ now, and have the substrate and the wood in. I have put the wood differently to how i had first planned, as my original plan wouldn't fit. Here are some pics: FTS. From above. What do you think? It...

Re: First try - 65L planted Hi, it looks like Hygrophila corymbosa 'siamensis' to me. As for the Alternanthera, I'm not sure if it has another name, but it isn't what you're looking for, it has quite big leaves. I can't really think of a red plant with small leaves. cheers :thumbup:

Re: First try - 65L planted this tank is looking great. Have you trimmed the Limnophila to make it grow bushier? I think it is one of my favourite plants when bushy. As for the red plant, what sort of size are you looking for? if you want a small plant, maybe Alternanthera 'mini'? cheers :D

Re: Krish's 60cm Rescape - Tank Is Planted! Wow, it's looking great. I especially like the positioning of the wood. :thumbup:

Thanks, the problem I'm having with the SAE's is that my parents don't like me giving fish away. They think that a fish is for life and it's not fair to give it away. I'll try though when I take my kribs to the shop (that took ages and many nipped fins to convince them). Thanks for the info on...

Thanks for the input. I've done as you've suggested and swapped the sword with the Limnophila sessiliflora, and have pruned it down a bit, although not too much as I'd like it to reach the surface. How should I go about keeping it bushy right up to the water surface? I have removed a lot of...

I've been having a think about the amazon sword on the left. I don't really like it, it looks too messy to me. I'm thinking of replacing it with a stem plant, but I'm struggling for ideas; any suggestions? I'm also going to be needing some caves in the near future for the lemon BN's, and I think...

thanks chilled, scissors at the ready lol. it isn't really growing that fast, but i'll spend a bit of time controlling it in the future if needs be. i've got another full tank shot, as the middle of the other one was a bit whack. :oops: i've removed a little baby from the lotus today, which...

Re: My First Journal Hi, I thought I'd update, now that I've been dosing my EI ferts for a couple of months. Everything is going well, and the plants are recovering. I had the Tiger Lotus floating until yesterday, because It hadn't got any roots, but now that it has loads I have planted it...

Re: English woodland (Picture update 4th dec) wow, this tank is looking great. it's very inspirational towards my new nano tank which i'll be setting up soon. i especially like the moss on the wood, but i also think that that the E.parvula will look great when it spreads. cheers :D

wow Sam, that looks great! i wish i could get mine to look like that. it looks really clean and the plants look so healthy! BTW, which mosses have you used over the rocks? cheers :D

thanks for that! :thumbup: I'd like to try apisto's at some point, i like the kribs, but i think the apisto's are a much nicer fish. shame about your 60cm, a bit of bad luck. :( my brother does appreciate the work, but he sometimes gets sudden 'great ideas', which afterwards he agrees i...

Hi Ryan, thanks for the reply. The tiger barb is Asian, but i agree it seems more amazonish. :lol: i think the lido is a great tank, especially because of the lighting. it is much better than my t8's in my rena. i think that apisto tank would look great if you get to try it. :thumbup: thanks...

+1. this scape is looking great. i really lie the pathway idea, so much i'm going to try it in my new nano. i think when it's fully grown in it'll look amazing! :D

Re: Aqua-Qube journal (Help choosing plants... please look!! hi, i think i'll give the moss carpet a go. which moss do you think looks best in a carpet? i've been thinking flame moss because it grows straight upwards, but what do you think? cheers :D

Re: Aqua-Qube journal (Help choosing plants... please look!! thanks, I'll have a think of how it will look, but I'll probably try that with the acicularis. it has been suggested that i don't have the moss carpet, but instead have another plant such as glosso and just have moss on the wood. Do...

Re: Aqua-Qube journal (Help choosing plants... please look!! Hi, thanks for the reply. I like both of those crypts, so I'll have to see which I can find the easiest. i would like to have 1 big carpet of the E. acicularis, as i really like carpets. have you got any thoughts on the other...

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal (new wood!!!) Hi, I am choosing the plants now. I've drifted away from the forest floor idea, although I'm sure i'll try it in the future. Here is a plan of the tank from above: Do you think these plants will all grow well in the conditions above? The circle...

Re: Krish's 60cm Rescape - The Wood Has Arrived! wow, that wood looks great! i can't wait to see pics of the tank planted. :thumbup:

Hi, my brother has a Juwel Lido 120. i do all of the scaping and maintenance side of it. it is quite heavily planted, and is looking quite good IMHO. the plants are growing well, although there are some holes appearing in the leaves of the Hygrophila: i seem to recall that that means a lack...

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal (new wood!!!) Any thoughts on the above? also, i've now had the wood soaking for three days, and after each day i have changed the water. the water hasn't changed colour at all, which i was expecting, as it hasn't been in a bog. about how long do you think i should...

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal (help with wood please!) hi, i have found some dead beech, and have de-barked it. her is how i've decided to have it in the tank: the highest branches will reach the surface, and i will have mosses growing on the wood, but not too much, as i like the look of the...

Re: Cockatoo's Hut 112l + local workshop pictures wow, that tank looks great. what are the little twigs on the sand? cheers :D

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal (help with wood please!) thanks, i think that is a great idea! i'm going to have a look for some small stones, and i think it'll be great. keep the ideas coming! :thumbup:

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal (help with wood please!) hi, i don't think it has been dead for long, maybe just over a year. it probably looks alive because it has a greenish layer of mould on it. what do you think of the actual design of the branches? i can change the wood if necessary. i'll have a...

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal (help with wood please!) hi, the wood is dead. i collected it from a dead bit in the hedge. it also seems quite hard. do you think it'll be ok? BTW, did you get my pm? cheers :D

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal hi, i've got three different layouts with the wood, which do you think is best? the paper shows the base of the tank, and the hight of the tank is to the top of the string (it will be glued together when i've decided on the layout) 1). i made it a bit big, so if i go...

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal hi, tomorrow i'm going to start cutting and de-barking some dead hawthorn, as the prices of redmoor are rather high!!! i'm hoping to use quite a few rooty/branchy bits and glue them together into one great looking piece. what glue would you suggest for sticking the...

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal any thoughts? :D

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal hi, i have decided on columbo flora base for the substrate. i have had a rethink about the wood and planting. i want to go for a piece of wood that branches out into the tank from towards the back at the left of the tank, reaching towards the surface, with mosses...

hi, do you have a Range store near you? i had a look in the pets section in there and you can get pieces of mopani for a few quid. :D

Re: The Barren is that great gable?

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal hi, i've been told that akadama isn't a great option and that it's better to get a proper aquatic substrate. which are the best ones? and about how much would i need for a 33cm sq base? cheers :D

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal anybody got any help to offer on this one? :D

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal hi, i'm looking for a substrate now for the tank. i've found akadama and read the sticky on it, and it seems like a great choice. what do you guys think? and would 1 x 14l bag be plenty enough? i think i could probably fill the whole tank with one bag, not just the...

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal thanks, will do. :D

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal hi, a couple of weeks is fine, possibly a bit longer if you'd be able to hold onto some for me, as i haven't got the tank set up yet as the parents are decorating the room where it's going. :(

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal hi, i've looked at pics of your mini spiky moss, and i really like it. will you be getting any more spare any time soon? cheers :D

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal thanks, the only problem is trying to find some. has anyone ever used taiwan moss as a carpet? or has anyone got any pics of different types of mosses in carpets? cheers :D

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal hi, i am thinking which moss will be best to make a carpet on the left. i have a tiny bit of taiwan moss that i'm growing in my brothers tank as my SAE's nearly destroyed it in mine. would that look good, or would fissidens be better? or possibly flame moss? which do...

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal oh right, i'll see which place works out cheapest then. :D

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal hi, i've had a look, and i think i'll get the wood from the green machine, but i've noticed with the dragon stone that it is a lot more expensive at the green machine than planted box and aqua essentials, is there a reason for that? do the stones look nicer?

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal thanks, i'll have a look. :D

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal hi, i haven't actually bought the wood yet as i have only just decided what i'm looking for. it will hopefully be quite a tall piece to make use of the height of the tank, and i agree that it would look good with bits branching into the middle. the only problem i'm...

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal any thoughts? :D

Re: Aqua-Qube 40 journal this is a plan of how i intend to scape it. what do you think of the plants and how the rocks and wood are going to be?

hi, i have just got a new tank, it's a superfish aqua qube 40l, dimensions are L: 33cm, W: 33cm and H: 40cm. it came with a 18w superfish clip on light which i know are decent lights so i'm hoping i'll be able to plant it well. i will be dosing EI ferts and either yeast based co2 or liquid...

Re: PM's 12L Nano Shrimp Tank. Low-tech. thanks :D

Re: PM's 12L Nano Shrimp Tank. Low-tech. looking good. :wink: could i ask where you got the actual tank from, as i'm looking for a similar bare tank?

Re: My First Journal hi, thanks, i'm really pleased with how it's coming along. :D i'm hoping the plants will grow a lot faster when i change over. that's the only problem, everything grows really slowly. i've been taking a few inches off the tops of the Limnophila every few days, as it...

Re: My First Journal hi, i've planted the plants that people have kindly given me. :thumbup: i think that i've got enough plants now, so i'm just going to let everything grow. i am having a couple of algae issues, and i'll explain below. everything is growing well, and i am going to add some...

Re: My First Journal thanks, i'll give it a go then. cheers :D

Re: My First Journal thanks, i do want to propagate the plantlets, but i don't want the plant to grow slower because it is also growing the babies. each plantlet has approx .5cm of rhizome, so i think i could take it off and superglue it to a rock i have. would this slow the plantlets growth...

Re: My First Journal thanks, i agree that the wood is a bit dominant, but i think if i maybe grow some stems in front of some of it, and with the java fern on it, then it will not look so big. it cost £35, so i don't think my parents would be pleased if i got rid of it. i'll cut off some of...

Re: My First Journal thanks, i like the look of that. does any one know for sure if it'll work? if not, any other suggestions? cheers :D

Re: My First Journal thanks, i've just looked through the links, and i think that they must look like that normally, as there was nothing to show otherwise. i'm happy with it. what do you think about getting a red stem plant? are there any that will grow with 1.25wpg of t8, 5mls TPN+ daily, and...

Re: My First Journal anyone? :cry:

Re: My First Journal hi, i've got some more pics of how it looks now. well, quite a lot of pics... Full tank shot. Hygrophila on the left is growing quite well. Attaching the Monoselium tenerum to the lava rock failed, as the SAE's pulled it off within a few days. The Limnophila...

wow. :jawdrop first time i looked at this journal, i didn't really look at the title, and i thought it must be at least 5ft. i don't know how it's possible to fit such a great scape in a tiny tank. cheers :D

Re: My First Journal any thoughts? cheers :D

Re: My First Journal hi, i've got some more pics: full tank shot... seems to be getting more natural looking, i think. Left side of tank. i've moved some of the vallis and the Amazon sword to the left, with a bit of Hygrophila polysperma between, and to the right of that, some Limnophila...

Re: My First Journal i'm making a few alterations ATM, will post pics later. cheers :D

Re: My First Journal thanks, will do. cheers :D

cool, i like the way you've shaped the plant at the back. cheers :D

Re: My First Journal thanks, i am going to thin out the floating plant. i thought that maybe i can keep it in certain areas by putting some sort of string, or maybe tubing from my air pump across the surface. so, i'm thinking of moving the bogwood to the back of the tank, the putting one of...

Re: My First Journal thanks for the help, i think that i'll move the wood back a bit then, i don't really have any moss i can grow on it, as my SAEs eat it all, are there any species that will not be eaten? i do have some java fern, so i'll grow some of that on it. i think i'll move one of the...

Re: My First Journal any thoughts? i am getting 1 Echinodorus ozelot red and 1 Echinodorus red rubin soon, and i think that i'll put one behind the anubias on the right, and one in front of the java fern on the left. cheers :D

Re: Time for a new scape wow, that carpet is amazing. cheers :D

hi, well i thought that i'd start a journal for my tank. i have been trying to make it look good for a while on a very limited budget, and i would like some help and guidance please. Tank size: 120cm x 40cm x 40cm (Length) x (width) x (Height) volume: 216l = 57 us gal. Lighting: 2 x 30w...

wow, the red plant on the left looks great. what species is it? and i'm guessing that you have high lighting and c02? cheers :D

Re: Galaxy paradise (宇宙天堂) wow, amazing set up. :D

Re: Jase's 28l Long - MANZ GOT WOOD wow :jawdrop love the wood and rock positioning

have you thought about mosses? i love mine and i've only had it for a day.maybe you could get some more wood/rocks. :thumbup: