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  1. M

    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    See how they go can soon replace what ones you talking about circle them for me [emoji846] Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    My tank has changed a bit since I updated this thread here it is now Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    There is some plants with a little nibble out of here and there but adds to it being more natural and if I have to replace a few plants here and there it's no big issue or expense no like when I had a emperor angel in my old reef tank one night it decided to decimate my SPS [emoji85] that was an...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    It's a 6ft tank and they been in a long time they have a nibble here and there but I keep them well fed Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    The carp and tench have been moved on the tank has just been ticking along Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Beginning of December visited and LFS and always wanted some common carp however the lad at the shop didn't know the difference between carp and tench so ended up with 2 carp and a tench sadly the tench was very thin and not looking it's best but have since been feeding very heavy and it's...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Christmas clean for the tank all sponges and filter spangly nice big watechange have a good Christmas all. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Having neglected the tank for a month decided today was the day [emoji85] I got the scissors out and a bit more [emoji23] Looking spangly again I popped into a new LFS and always wanted some carp and purchased 3 very small common carp however on returning home and floating the fish I...
  9. M

    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    I've had a prune and things still going well Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
  10. M

    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Mine is the 4-5mm and they only had 10L bags and is the same price as online Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    I got mine locally in the UK but I see you are in Greece so it's a case of looking on the internet to see where its available in your area Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    I use the Ista CO2 setup the diffuser is directly under my FX5 intake so it gets infused into the water well and I have Oliver knott nature soil as the substrate and I dose Ei Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Thanks the purigen helps with the clarity Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    In marine people tend not to add alage to the display tank due to how it can take over a tank. I use to grow chaeto in my sump and only time I put any in my tank was when I was thinning it out and gave the tangs in there a treat they would inhale it so was also a good natural food for them...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Thanks it's getting there and growing out well The difference 6 days make 26 October 1st November Seems I'm more green fingered then I thought also been managing to keep household plants alive as well [emoji23] by now I would of normally killed them even treated myself to a Bonsai tree...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Yes it is shocking in a marine it was a battle to keep 0 nitrates and here I am trying to keep some in the water [emoji23] totally different ball game Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Strange thing is if I test water from the tap i get a nitrate reading so presume the plants are using it and yes they all look healthy so will just leave it be Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Things are still growing away at a very rapid rate and looking healthy and currently no sign of any algae I also cant seem to get any nitrate reading I've upped the Ei dose and been feeding heavy so looks like the plants are just munching through it. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    I didn't like the odd piece of wood over to the left so had to move that looks much better now I think also altered the angle of powerheads so valis now sits up instead of being blown to one side 200L waterchange done , filter floss replaced sit and enjoy for remainder of the day Sent...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    This seems to of happened case of it growing out now Gave them all a feed after Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Had a bit of a move round of plants and added a few more looking nice and full now [emoji846] Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Nice big 50% waterchange done today a little tidy up be rude not to take some pics Taken on the 16th Taken today 4 days later the growth [emoji50] Them red plants I find absolutely stunning Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Haven't done a feeding time vid yet so here one is Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    The other half needing to do some walking today so perfect excuse to go for a walk round LFS see what I did there [emoji6][emoji23] there was a gap in the middle of tank that annoyed me so picked up a plant for there and some faster growing ones for rear to help consume the nutrients ect also...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Fluval FX5 filter 4 x 54w HO T5's Ista CO2 system That's about it Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Cant beat looking down the tank just a shame the camera does not show how crisp and clean it is Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    What a difference a week makes A week ago And today Happy with it so far the growth has been incredible Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Well the other half is happy me not so [emoji23] Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Why do they do it no need for it is there you ask advice and get sold that [emoji85] Will that happily just live in a plant pot the other will be happy another plant she can have in a pot [emoji23][emoji23] Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Been advised this plant is not aquatic can you confirm this if so will be taking it back to LFS You can see it in centre of tank at back Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Thanks I didn't know its name I'm still learning [emoji85] Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Upped the lighting over the tank now have 4 x 54W T5's booming down made a big difference no shaded areas now and one the plants is looking stunning has changed a lot since it went in here a few picture The purigen working well looking down all 6ft This plant is stunning Meet the 3...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Popped to LFS today and treated the tank to a few more plants and some Cardinals hopefully the plants will carpet nicely. CO2 still spot on and Green and checked PH seeing around 6.6 and out the tap its 7.6. The CO2 as it exits the diffuser is sucked strait up by the intake on the pump and no...
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Yeah there is space for more plants and fish stock yet but once all grown out should look well Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    410 litre Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    CO2 still showing green so all good so far Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
  37. M

    My second go at a planted tank a lot bigger this time

    Having swapped it all over today it's now clearing hopefully this goes as well as the smaller one I had Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My first go at a planted tank.

    A little update have had a bit of a re-scape and changed a few plants around and have now added CO2 so will be interesting to see what happens with growth and the plants now Looks a bit different now CO2 working away underneath Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
  39. M

    My first go at a planted tank.

    It does not want to stop growing Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My first go at a planted tank.

    I do love taking pictures cant believe how well it's starting to look just needs to be on a larger scale [emoji848] everything is just looking so vibrant and who does not love a cory I must be doing something right Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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    My first go at a planted tank.

    An upto date picture the grass at bottom a little yellow I put this down to me reducing lighting for the algae bloom I had but the lights have now been ramped up again so will see how they go. Its filling out nicely And christ do snails get about [emoji23][emoji85] Sent from my...
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    My first go at a planted tank.

    I'm totally shocked looking back over the last 10 days the growth [emoji50][emoji50] 10 Days ago And tonight Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
  43. M

    My first go at a planted tank.

    Some the plants are growing like weeds I've added a few more so I think I'm now fully planted currently looking into CO2 Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
  44. M

    My first go at a planted tank.

    Having had a marine tank for a few years and closed that down decided to have a go at a planted tank I'm open to advice and criticism as I'm new to this here is a picture all be it a bit cloudy having stired it up a bit adding some more plants Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
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