Jayefc1
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One thing I have learnt when planting is to group the plants keep the leave sizes from small to bigger
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AS900- restart and rethink.
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ChrisD80
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I can see already its going to be an uphill battle keeping soil off the sand 
(any tips)
Hi [mention]SRP3006 [/mention] I am not experienced but some tactics I used include:
- White filter floss stuffed between rocks but out of sight to block gaps.
- black filter sponge to block gaps in visible areas for example where a rock is against the glass. The black sponge is a close colour match to the aqua soil so not very noticeable.
- cotton wool soaked in superglue and covered in crushed aquasoil (for disguise) to create tiny dams between where rocks meet each other and soil could overflow
- quite powerful magnet from Amazon used to attract magnetic aqua soil away from non magnetic sand. I do this on the sand I have sucked out of the aquarium and dried out but I think it should work underwater as I have seen something similar on YouTube.
Cheers Chris
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(any tips)
Hi [mention]SRP3006 [/mention] I am not experienced but some tactics I used include:
- White filter floss stuffed between rocks but out of sight to block gaps.
- black filter sponge to block gaps in visible areas for example where a rock is against the glass. The black sponge is a close colour match to the aqua soil so not very noticeable.
- cotton wool soaked in superglue and covered in crushed aquasoil (for disguise) to create tiny dams between where rocks meet each other and soil could overflow
- quite powerful magnet from Amazon used to attract magnetic aqua soil away from non magnetic sand. I do this on the sand I have sucked out of the aquarium and dried out but I think it should work underwater as I have seen something similar on YouTube.
Cheers Chris
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I see what you mean and I've been moving the wood about but that wood looks really awkward in any other position I've tried due to the loop. I've moved a few other bits and I think I'm happy with it now.
There's no way I'm winning any competitions but I kinda like it
, and it's given me some experience for future scapes 
Well the stem plants have pretty small leaves at the back, 3 species of small Cryptocoryne in the middle ground along with the epiphytes. Monte carlo pushed in the gaps between the rocks and on top the rocks in the gaps. So smaller at the back mostly.
Thanks Chris, I like those, especially with the sponge as I have loads of black sponge left from previous filters. Whatever I do I think the Amanos are going to have their own agenda anyway
Can anybody point me in the right direction to make my own all in one fert?
I have most of the dry powders already, just a 'recipe' if you like.
hypnogogia
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You can use my formula in my thread
Thank you, is that based on EI? I've read through your thread but I wasn't sure and noticed you reverted back to your original fert mixture.You can use my formula in my thread
I can post an update of what I am using now, I have just slightly tweaked my original formula!
Plants arrived from @Aquarium Gardens, usual amazing quality and service, really well packed quality plants.
Was originally planning on doing the plants tomorrow night but couldn't wait
Tank fully planted now and I've got the weekend to try and sort the co2 and get a head start on water changes.
First time using buce theia, and I'm going to be ordering some more as they are stunning.
Ignore the skimmer cable, backing is TBC, also some more buce and anubias to fish out of the spare tank in daylight so I don't spook the fish.
Was originally planning on doing the plants tomorrow night but couldn't wait
Tank fully planted now and I've got the weekend to try and sort the co2 and get a head start on water changes.
First time using buce theia, and I'm going to be ordering some more as they are stunning.
Ignore the skimmer cable, backing is TBC, also some more buce and anubias to fish out of the spare tank in daylight so I don't spook the fish.
Melll
Member
Very nice
Jayefc1
Member
Looks really nice Sam what was your plant list in the end i like the way you have planted out the sections in the back can't wait to see the sand in and the red plants poping out will change the look entirely
Thank you.Very nice
Looks great already Buce Theia is also my fav!
Buce Theia is also my fav! Tank looks awesome
Before ordering more Buces, Crypts I’d wait for tank to settle a bit (you may want to add some more fast growers or replace plants that may have melted etc)
As you mention fish in a spare tank, I’d wait for MC to begin rooting (usually a couple weeks) before adding fish and big shrimp (ie Amano type) back to the tank
Also keep moss trimmed close to the wood initially to encourage lateral growth and (hopefully) better adhesion (depending upon moss variety and wood surface)
Before ordering more Buces, Crypts I’d wait for tank to settle a bit (you may want to add some more fast growers or replace plants that may have melted etc)
As you mention fish in a spare tank, I’d wait for MC to begin rooting (usually a couple weeks) before adding fish and big shrimp (ie Amano type) back to the tank
Also keep moss trimmed close to the wood initially to encourage lateral growth and (hopefully) better adhesion (depending upon moss variety and wood surface)
I assume this is the 120x60x60 ND aquatics - is this one still running?
Tank looks awesome
Before ordering more Buces, Crypts I’d wait for tank to settle a bit (you may want to add some more fast growers or replace plants that may have melted etc)
As you mention fish in a spare tank, I’d wait for MC to begin rooting (usually a couple weeks) before adding fish and big shrimp (ie Amano type) back to the tank
Also keep moss trimmed close to the wood initially to encourage lateral growth and (hopefully) better adhesion (depending upon moss variety and wood surface)
Thanks Alto, much appreciated.
I was going to wait a few weeks just in case I lost some of the buce, sometimes they don't take too kindly to the dollop of glue.
With the frogbit, Hemianthus micranthemoides and rotala h'ra in there do you think I would still need some more fast growers? (honest question)
I am in no rush to move the stock over, TBH the cherry shrimp and nerites will be the first as they shouldn't cause any problems, but the Amanos OTH are rather large beasts and will make a right mess.
Thanks for the tip on the moss (weeping), I've not used weeping moss that much in the past but it seems to be responding well already, as are the stems at the back.
