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Hi I will personally try to increase plant mass first before going the CO2 route as I didn't see any CO2 demanding plans on your list in previous posts.The tank is relatively new and not very densely planted. Its early days yet and you haven't really given it a chance. Some floating plants...

Hi @shangman For good quality food with garlic content I can recommend "New Life Spectrum Thera +A" It comes in granules from 0.5mm upwards.Im not sure if they do flakes tbh but may do. Those foods are really well balanced and very good quality. As for medicating food.Medicating frozen...

Hi Following this thread and hope you will get to the bottom of it and resolve it soon. Just my 2 cents. During my latest ich attack on my newly purchased SAP Puffers (They seem to get it almost 100% when you buy (move) them)that took absolutely ages to sort out and the real game changer was...

Hi The Panacur treatment worked and haven't seen any more after that. Regards Konstantin

Hi With Limnobium you can just cut the roots clean off if they are algae infested instead of throwing them out.They sprout new ones rather quickly. Unfortunately you have too many variables to play with to find the culprit for your issues. Main ones being unknown CO2 levels,high temperature ...

Hi Yes I see how critters going towards the surface can be a sign of sth worrying in the tank.But mine never went to the top really. They do come on the sides even if it was close to substrate level only and Im sure not all of them as population was huge. I guess benefits of forums is you can...

Hi there. Lovely update. Glad things are working out for you even if its not as fast as you wish ;) Do not worry about the snails.If you are talking about the Malaysian trumpets they do come up during the night.They have always done this in my tanks regardless of them being low or high tech its...

Hi @Hufsa looking great. Can't wait to see it growing in.Please keep them updates and pics comming. I have suggestion if you worried about the invitro plants.I am using a root stimulator that helps them to develop good root systems quickly as some invitro pots lack those.The product also...

Hi Setup looks great. Can't wait to see hardscape and plants in it. Subscribed ;) Regards Konstantin

Hi all As promised a little update on the little nano too. As per other tank not much happening here too. Unlike the improvement on the large tank here the diatoms are in full swing .The good news is there is plenty of food and the limpets and snails are breeding like rabbits.Added one Horned...

Hi Tbh I have dosed the tank for 4 weeks with quite large doses in the first week.It is massive help to battle BBA but haven't seen any massive growth response from the plants and the Buces didn't like it at all.I am confident that If I hadn't stopped all buces would have been lost as there...

Hi all A little post maintenance update. The large tank is doing relatively well. Not much happening being low tech but there is some growth present. Couple of weeks ago stopped dosing the Easycarbo as the Buces in the tank didn't like it and started throwing leaves, some roots melted too...

Hi there. Iam a slow burner tank lover and you are my new planted tank hero.lol Well done. Regards Konstantin

Hi Adam Do you have any update on the tank? How you are getting on? Regards Konstantin

Hi I have one of the betta duo tanks with sump in back.While the filtration has a large volume the design is extremely uneffective in taking out mulm due to the intake being high and in only one one compartment. In the second compartment is always debris being wafted about. Even with devider...

Hi Its not too late yet.Your plants are all attached to hardscape. It seems you can take hardscape out and redo the substrate bagging the aquasoil in filter bags or just cap everything with thicker layer of sand.As is new setup it won't be a biggie to disturb it all. Regards Konstantin

Hi It looks like you are doing great at planning before execution. Few thoughts from me when I look at your mock setup. The stones look a little uniform and give a brick wall feeling.Once you have substrate in place you can tuck some of them deeper (thats in case you don't want to break some...

Hi all Thanks to @lazybones51 the tank is all mossed up with Fissidens.Tucked in some in the cracks of the stones without glueing and left some free floating to find itself spots to settle. Overall Im happy with how things progress but it is a slow game without CO2.Im adding some Easycarbo atm...

Hi Beautiful tank!!! Easily one of my favourites on the forum. Keep up the good work:) Regards Konstantin

Hi all Luckily in the small tank the Californian black worms seem alive and unaffected from the Panacur treatment 24h later.Hopefully the Planaria are dead tho.Will keep an eye out to see if I can spot any. As promised two crappy and short post maintenance videos of the tanks linked below...

Thanks Darrel. Thats reassuring. Really like to have them in the tank.I used oral solution that has 10% Fenbendazole per 1ml.I only dosed about 0.3-0.4ml in my 22ish liters tank. Hopefully that dose will do the trick as didn't want to go heavily on it because of the worms. Regards Konstantin

Hi all A little update on the small tank. Removed the stems as most were not doing much while floating and will rely on the floating plants alone to support the maturing of the tank along with the very,very slow growth of the Monte carlo and still non existing growth of the Eleocharis...

Hi hopefully it will work out for you.If not give me shout I may have some spare stems of the ones suggested in few months(as sometimes thats what it takes in low tech)to send your way Regards Konstantin

Hi all the best with your tank. Looking forward to see the progress of it. Not sure if L aromatica will do well low tech. Tried it few times and while it was growing it was shedding old leaves all the time and I got fed up with it.I have 3 stike system for new plants and give them up afterwards...

Hi wich Tropica are you using Green(complete fertilizer)or brown(micros only no NPK) colour. Flourish is a micro only fert and is not really needed if you use any of the Tropica ones. Regards Konstantin

Hi you have a lot epiphyte plants that rely on water column for their nutrition. I will stick to daily (frequent) water changes for first 4-5 weeks and start dosing complete ferts asap. Regards Konstantin

Hi Also most plants in there are slow growers. It will make your life easier if you get one or two fast growing stems(Hygrophila polisperma, Limnophila hererophilla or sessiliflora, Bacopa sp ......)in the background and(or) floating plant(Dwarf water lettuce or Salvinia natans....) Regards...

Hi The plant in the back corners looks like java fern. If thats what it is you need to take it out of the substrate and move it to be attached to wood or rock. Regards Konstantin

Hi all As promised a quick post trim pic of today. The tank is doing relatively well atm. I still get a few bits of BBA on some Bolbitis leaves that are towards the middle of the tank and right underneath the lights. 3 of my Aponogeton crispus red bulbs are sprouting leaves finally but not...

Hi all Thought will post a little update on the small tank. Started to see a little new growth on Monte carlo and almost negligible growth on Eleocharis mini. Im happy with that as tank is low tech.Added stems seem to help vastly as no algae on hardscape yet.There are Diatoms here and there but...

Hi there Sounds like you have a good plan in place. Osmocote in tanks will last few weeks only before is depleted.The 6 months they advertise is based on it being used in terrestrial setups and is very moisture and temperature dependent.It constant contact in water the nutrients are dumped...

Hi all Its time for update on my current tank situation. Atm I have only 2 tanks running. Both budget friendly ;) My 100l ish Fluval tank and the small Betta duo. The fluval was rescaped about an year ago after I gave the Brishardi colony to someone with 9 ft tank and the puffers were moved...

Hi Not sure about Alteranthera but the Hygrophila Araguaia grows very well emersed.Had ton of it in propagator more than an year.Dont need that much misting too.The trick is to have medium moist but not too wet Regards Konsa

Hi P@H sell Mikrogeophagus ramirezi They are a tricky little buggers with weak genes and prone to very short life unfortunately(There are always exception tho I had my longest lived Ram from P@H 1 year and 6 moths real champion when they normaly last only few months) .Not sure where they get...

Hi I always had my amanos escape my little 22l nano even low tech.Had to seal it with cling film at the end before my other bigger tanks were ready. +1 for cherries in there Regards Konsa

Hi Get yourself one filter intake shrimp guard or put some coarse sponge over it and U will be sorted Regards Konsa

Hi Tim another plant to consider is Cryprocorine albida brown.Stunning little fine leaved crypt Regards Konsa

Hi I run the Duo tank myself.Had to modify it a little.Installed spray bar and changed light with Arcadia strech led .Grows buces on small lava rocks so roots go in substrate and riccardia low tech like a charm. Yes put something fast growing hydrocotyle tripartita may be a good option As will...

Hi Oscar I will second Darrel about floating plant.They are huge benefit when starting tank to help with balance .I have a rule for myself always floating plant ( even if it is only few) in and always one rampant (fast growing )stem in each tank. This way your life becomes much easier and U...

Hi Any damaged fin while regrowing will be transparent and gain colour later. The little broken fin U marked might be just a mechanical damage don't stress for little things like that.The tank is a bit bare.Try trowing some floaters or stems in it so he has a bit cover to help gim feel a bit...

Hi Before U jump on the ferts.How is your flow arround the tank.I see spraybar on right and another in back left.Have U thought about putting them both on back of tank.It is possible atm to get dead spots as the flows of the filters are a bit contradicting each other Latest pic looks good btw...

Hi May I ask where U got him from? Im trying to lure the girlfriend for another tank and she loves a good betta.lol;) Regards Konsa

Hi Keep up the good work. Love the hardscape.There so much detail ro tickle your eye. Regards Konsa

Hi Marc What is your idea about the sand under the aqua soil.Why U didn't go aqua soil only? Regards Konsa

Hi Wait a while.Its not a big deal.It goes as it comes.Ottos,shrimp and snails will eat it overnight when tank is ready. Meanwhile have some toothbrush exercise Regards Konsa

Thank U Lee. There is a bit of growing in to be done and I need to reduce the stock as is becoming difficult to manage with all the food going in. On the plus side Mum and Dad are now on hold as the new baby batch was due a week ago. Regards Konsa

Hi The puffer tank ticking along nicely as usual.After temp increase while treating ich my bucephalandras desided to melt on me but seeing new growth so in about 6 month should be in good nick again.lol Here is a quick video in it and the other tank after adding some more old scool Cryptocorines...

Hi No broblems.It will be a while but I will have U in mind when trimming Regards Konsa

Is this what they call it nowadays.lol :D

Hi Can U not shift the Twinstar behind the Rotala its a huge eyesore in tank that small. Apart from that tank looks lovely. Regards Konsa

Hi I will start with potted version and float it for a while.This way U will get fery fast branching on every node.It is wort a thought about some Rottalas too as many of them show creeping habit and get really bushy.I have used Rotala and other stems as floating rafts to battle algae.They do...

Hi Being in a bucket is not ideal.It caps itself sort of and only the upper layers are leaching what they are leaching. An ait stone will create some movement trough substrate hence better. I find it best to put airstone during night in the tank itself once it is setup and do the daily WCs and U...

Hi Will be good idea to put air stone in those buckets with Aquasoil and change the water now and then too Regards Konsa

Hi Thank U for the kind offer.Im ok for plants atm.If anything have a lil too many species atm but like I said not everything will make it.Unfortunately this is how my tanks roll lately.lol Upped the ferts since Monday and will pm when there is sth that justify the postage cost. Regards Konsa

Hi Didn't realised it was your thread about the water level in sump.lol About being on budget I am there too.I have planted loads of plants recently and waiting currently to see if they gonna make it as I have low tech tanks with inert substrate and I tend to just trow different plants in and...

Hi Hardscape is looking good. There are few recommendations I have for U. First If U have them floss and carbon pads in sump take them out and replace them with sponge block (20ppi).If your pump is near the top is good to find way to lower it down as if your media gets clogged your water level...

Hi Beautiful setup.Especially like the hack with the chopping board. The light comes as quite bright to the eye.DO U have option for dimming it at all. Regards Konsa

Hi all Update time again. Will start with my Brichardi colony first. It is my fav atm. The Balansae and other cripts added are doing well.Some stunted Aponogetons I had in puffer tank are gaining momentum and growing well.Added some Heteranthera zosterifolia and Hygrophila Siamensis B53 few...

Hi Beautiful scape. U mentioned plant list earlier in the thread but seems I missed it.Did U post one? Regards Konsa

Hi Ramshorn snails are sound in winter outside.I have them 2 years out now and even under ice they ok.Sth else to consider as livestock although not as eye pleasing as shrimp but defo adding live are Asselus aquaticus and Crangonyx Pseudogracilis (second is a shrimp like thing that even has...

Hi I dont see why not.IF U gona get your sleeves wet anyway. Regards Konsa

Hi It sounds like a good plan.The stringy diatoms should be removed (kept in check)easy with a tooth brush.While unsightly they are not hardcore algae to deal with and will go in time Regards Konsa

I did already.Checked your diagram too. They seem positioned well enough. Quite a few people position them at opposite corners blowing lenght wise to create circular flow.Your background seems on an angle and you as far as I can see have pulled the back corner one a bit so is not blowing in it...

Hi The filter looks good.I imagine will polish the water very well.Do not worry about how much surface for biological bacteria U have on them.The bacteria will colonise all surfaces of your tank.Most of your filtration will be carried out by your plants and the substrate arround them.Just keep...

Hi Yes I firmly believe that added aeration does a lot of benefits in high tech tanks so its good to hear u have tubbing in place. About plants seeming yellow is it may be Mg if U dont have it in your macro mix and U are on RO water.Mg is mobile element so if U add some epsom salt U should see...

Hi U use reactors not intank diffuser.Thats good.Just noticed one on Day 7 picture and commented on it.lol Everything else from 7. post still implies tho:D No giving up thoughts yet.U are set up for a winner here and U have just started the journey!!!! Regards Konsa

Hi 1. It is not uncommon for some plants to melt away when planted in new Aquasoil Amazonia.I have had it with foreground plants(Staurogine, HC cuba,Pogostemon helferi....) mainly.I think is sth to do with initial tank imbalance and I resolved it with increasing oxygen levels at lights out by...

Hi Hi Lovely setup.The only thing that catches my eye is the sawn like flat bit on the big rock on the left.U may consiger placing a smaller rock in front of it to soften the transition to substrate or do it with planting. Any journal on the other tank going? Regards Konsa

Hi Lee Celestial pearl danio, Galaxy rasbora, Danio margaritatus Microrasbora sp Galaxy All names of this fish. They are small size fish so sould be ok with shrimps. Regards Konsa

Hi Hats down man!!! Honestly that tank is one of the best looking one I have seen. The colours are just out of this world. Regards Konsa

Hi One of my LFS keeps almost constant suply of Baddis and they are always in little betta trio with shrimp arround them. Regards Konsa

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Hi I have moderately hard water out of the tap. But doubt that it has much to do with the floaters success as I have them outside in pure rain water too.They grow slow in there but still grow.I have some frogbit in there now that is not completely dead yet from the cold.My tanks are all covered...

Hi Kalum To be successful fith floaters is best if U manage to contain them in one area of the tank so they dont get moved (get bashed )arround.I use fluorocarbon fly fishing line just under water level with suckers on glass is virtually invisible in water.I grow floaters indoors and...

Hi Dont know abot the anubias but the Staurogine is too wet.U need to keep it like just watered house plant and will grow fast and strong.Try to lower the water level in the tray so it is catching 0.5-1cm of the tray with the soil.I used to grow mine without any water at all just a mist every...

Hi It looks good.For the shrimp can put some sponge in back to stop them going in but likely few will manage anyway wich is not an issue for them.Have U thought fitting an spraybar instead.I did on my aqua nano.Got myself one of the Hydom AP-1000 internal filters only few quid for the spraybar...

Hi Tim Your scapes always inspire me.Its good to see that even a lot more skilled forum members have their tanks in a stuggle sometimes.I am not happy about it tho.U have my admiration for being brave in sharing your lows with the rest of us together with the stunning setups U usually have...

Hi Lit the tank and put pots in it.6 hours light will be enough and the temperature inside should be ok for the 1-2 grows . I kept one pot on fireplace for months think it was Littorella As for the others yime will tell. Regards Konsa

Hi Another plant to consider for crevices between wood rocks is Hygrophila Araguaia.Its a stem but easily kept low and not rampant growing one.U may not get the red colour in low tech but when green is cool enough too and one of my fav plants Regards Konsa

Hi Lileeopsis is good plant for low light low tech tank.It grew well in full shade especially but needs good fert regime.I will take very long time to adjust and all emersed leaves will die off slowly over time and will need to be removed. Sagitaria is a bit hit and miss as size is concerned...

Hi I mean trying to put them together so they look like one more complex piece .Maybe a cable tie or two if U are happy with any of the attempts and U are done. Also if planning carpet any smaller stones should be lifted off a bit and not pushed in the substrate .It will look odd as a start but...

Hi May be try to lock the two pieces togeter too Regards Konsa

Hi Completely agree with this. Have been working the girlfriend for a 4ft one to add to my 3 curently running but yet to win on this. Sorry for the off topic. Regards Konsa

Hi The tank cycle starts the moment we add water.Bacteria will develop no matter what .Slowly but is still happening . If adding plants there is no need to add fish or ammonia source to aid and finish the cycling successfully .The plants will provide what is needed.Just plant your chosen...

Hi My point was not to put too much ceramics in it.The sponges it comes with are very good pore size.And dont use floss. Regards Konsa

Hi What is your tank volume. U may find the Tetratech flow a bit on the low side if U fill with media fully.I run one on my 70l tank and flow isn't great for it when I was having it high tech with spray bar on back wall.U may want to consider a Eheim surfase skimmer on opposite corner from the...

Hi I have grown Dwarf watter lettuce and Amazon frogbit in shaded corner(never gets direct sun) in my back yard for lasy 2 years and even have some there now.Think most floating plants failure is due to too much surface agitation and plants being bashed all over.I grow mine sectioned with...

Hi Have U thought about using floating plants to mop up ammonia and help with balancing tank out ? I find them exceptionally efficient in initial and not only tank stages. Regards Konsa

Hi Rams are my nemesis too.Love them and hate them so much.On the bright side my longest lived one came from P@h store with an year and 7 months in my high tech tank wich is an achievement for me. Regards Konsa

Hi I have just adopted same strategy for my puffer tank.My external filter was struggling to pick all floating bits suspended by the corries so added compact but powerful internal one(£6 )to help with that as cant afford upgrade to more powerful external one atm.Difference is obvious in water...

Hi Cant see clearly but it seems your java fern is planted in substrate.It is to be attached to decor.Get a stone and glue (tie it to it) if U want it in that position or move it on the wood or it will die.Once it grows in U can trim of most leaves and tge new ones will be smaller in size...

Hi U could use some of them net pop up fry boxes and put the Daphnia in that in a place where flow is not too high as they wont like it. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aquarium-Newborn-Fishes-Hatchery-Breeder/dp/B00PZSYF0I Regards Konsa

Hi Iain Beautiful scape U have there and awesome shot of the shrimp "pollinating " the Bice flower. Do U find that the Maple leaf rock sheds fine dust (clay) like particles when U wave something near it.How did U clean it before placing in the tank Regards Konsa

Hi Thank U Costa. It looks better on picture than it is.I have issues atm too.Had big melt due high temperatures but recovering nicely after a big trim of damaged leaves. Regards Konsa

Hi Nubias Nice setup U have there to play with.Have a look at Maple leaf rock.Its lightweight and has very interesting texture too. Regards Konsa

Hi all A little update again. The Cryptocorine balansae went in and thinking for some more Cryptocorine beckettii petchii in front of them.I think it looks better with them already.Can't wait for them to grow in.Started using the Aquascaper fertiliser too.Will give it few months and see if will...

Hi In my experience Monte Carlo is happy in low light just grows slower.Had it growing almost in dark shaded by hardscape and other plants.The most healthy bit of it too.Same with lilaeopsis brasiliensis Regards Konsa

Hi all A little update on my tanks. As is been a while since my last one. The new project is doing fine.Managed to find myself a good sized pair of Brichardis at last.They were extremely shy for weeks on end untill they spawned.Barely saw them out of tha cave and had to feed before lights...

Hi If I were U I wouldn't do that. U dont want that gunk on your biomedia.Plus better cleaning prefilter every week and removing debri than leaving them in your system.Try adapting coarser sponge if is too fine(Not familiar with prefilter sponge density in Oase filters) Regards Konsa