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  1. Brenmuk

    el Naturel style set up

    I though I would upload a few more pics of the tank I'd usually do a bit of pruning every month or so but if I didn't it would end up like this This year I though I would change the gravel for a volcanic sand - also got a new camera The small stem/small leafed plant growing in front of...
  2. Brenmuk

    The Cryptarium

    Have any of your crypts flowered yet?
  3. Brenmuk

    Switching to Low-tech

    I think you might struggle without some form of CO2. The el natural low tech method uses decomposing organic matter in the substrate and I think Barr's low tech method recommends Leonardite which provides a source of C for plants.
  4. Brenmuk

    Cryptocoryne Riparium

    Great looking plant display! What are the terrestrial plants planted in it kinda looks like some kind of floating pot?
  5. Brenmuk

    saintlys sumatradriftwood scape

    I love angel fish and the ones you have look great with the deep lush planted backdrop of your tank! Great :D
  6. Brenmuk

    TDI's Blyxa-Blyxa Journal

    Great tank . The blyxa makes a strong impact and as an earlier poster said the cardinals look great swimming over it.
  7. Brenmuk

    el Naturel style set up

    In the past week or so I have noticed what appears to be a flower stalk comming from one of the clumps of anubias nana. I have never had plants flower before so not quite sure what it is. I'm still not happy with the left side either so will probably fiddle with the planting scheme - although...
  8. Brenmuk

    el Naturel style set up

    A few weeks ago I took the plunge and stripped out my 3ft planted tank in order to try the low tech el naturel style tank as advocated by Diana Walstead. The fish, a guppy, bristlenose plec and a few otto's and a load of plants went into an old unused 2ft tank while I stripped out the main 3ft...
  9. Brenmuk

    YAR180 (Yet Another Rio 180).

    Hi Steve, Where did you order your external heater from and how much - if you don't mind me asking?
  10. Brenmuk

    First planted tank- Two Towers

    Your rooted plants would benefit from a richer substrate as some plants mainly absorb nutrients through the roots such as cryptocornes. One thing I have tried is JBL solid fertiler balls. They are made out of clay and can be pushed to the bottom of your gravel. I think I paid about £10 for a...
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