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  1. Derek Tweedie

    Emersed Tank 2 new pics

    Hey guys been away for a while so I thought I would add a few new photos for you guys. The Hydrocoytle has went a bit mad but all seems to be growing good.
  2. Derek Tweedie

    Emersed Tank 2 new pics

    Thanks guys the moss is going well apart from the sticky up bit of the wood, it has turned brown but there is some small green bits left. I think that they must be near the clumps at the bottom and getting moisture that way. Have to say that im pleased with this,its my first time at trying...
  3. Derek Tweedie

    Emersed Tank 2 new pics

    Re: Emersed Tank moss question Got a couple of new pics for you guys. things seem to be growing well. Took the lid off to show the Hydrocotyle growth. All comments tips welcome.
  4. Derek Tweedie

    Emersed Tank 2 new pics

    Re: Emersed Tank moss question Cheers for the tips guys gonna look out a spray bottle.
  5. Derek Tweedie

    Emersed Tank 2 new pics

    Re: Emersed Tank new pics As you can see in my last post I have added a bit wood with some Xmas moss on it. Since then I have added a lot more to it and tied it to the wood. But the question I have is how do I keep it from drying out? Currently I dip it in the tank every second day to keep it...
  6. Derek Tweedie

    Emersed Tank 2 new pics

    Re: Emersed Tank new pics Another week gone by and I have decided to move some of the plants before they get to established. I have added a small bit of wood with a wee bit Xmas moss on it to see if that will grow. Its still early days yet but I hope it will all grow the way I want it to.
  7. Derek Tweedie

    Emersed Tank 2 new pics

    Emersed Tank new pics Thought I would add some new photos for you guys. I have a question about my Hydrocotyle it has new leaves on it but I am wondering if they will get any taller. Here's a pic to show you. Thought I would post some shots of my new shoots aswell.
  8. Derek Tweedie

    Emersed Tank 2 new pics

    Re: First attempt at emersed plants Well a week on and not much to report. I took out the Anubius Coffeefolia and put it in my rescaped tank( Pics to follow in a new journal). I have seen new shoots coming out of the Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis so something is working.
  9. Derek Tweedie

    Emersed Tank 2 new pics

    Re: First attempt at emersed plants I added a bit more soil today and also a wee bit more water as you suggested. I noticed this morning that condensation was on the glass which is a good sign.
  10. Derek Tweedie

    Emersed Tank 2 new pics

    Re: First attempt at emersed plants Well that's the plants in. Just normal compost Tom :( That's the Anubius Coffeefolia planted in the middle to make a sort of centre piece. That's the Hydrocotyle Verticillata around the base of the Anubius and the Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis at the...
  11. Derek Tweedie

    Emersed Tank 2 new pics

    Re: First attempt at emersed plants Yup its got a sliding lid. I wont be using a light but it will be placed near a window. Would you recommend using a spray bottle for watering. I also got some Anubius coffeefolia which i might try to grow aswell.
  12. Derek Tweedie

    Emersed Tank 2 new pics

    This is my first Journal so please bear with me.I found an old show jar lying in the shed the other day so I thought I would try and grow some plants emersed which can be used in a later setup. The tank measures 8x6x6" I'm going to be using general garden compost to grow some Lilaeopsis...
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